Michaela Laulainen
Minneapolis
Summary
Therapeutic professional with strong background in client-centered care and mental health interventions. Known for fostering collaborative environments and achieving positive client outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, with expertise in crisis intervention and behavioral therapy, showing compassionate and patient-centered approach.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-Licensed Therapist
Allina Health
05.2024 - Current
- Provided individual and group therapy to diverse clientele, fostering emotional healing and personal growth.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments of client needs and goals.
- Utilized evidence-based therapeutic techniques, enhancing client engagement and treatment effectiveness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and monitor client progress effectively.
- Gather resources to provide to patients upon discharge.
Psychotherapist Intern
Lee Carlson Center
07.2023 - Current
- Experience with elementary aged children
- Experience with adults with Severe Persistent Mental Illness
- Leading a Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Group for Adults
- Utilize eCR for DAP notes
- Complete DAP notes in a timely manner
DD Waiver Case Manager
Thomas Allen Inc.
05.2021 - Current
- Attention to detail
- Lead annual and semi-annual meetings
- Manage and maintain a large caseload
- Knowledge of waiver policies and procedures
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Maintenance of records for each individual served
- Effective ability to multi-task & switch gears quickly
Senior Behavior Therapist
Partners in Excellence
12.2014 - 05.2021
- One-On-One direct therapy with children diagnosed with Autism
- Creative thinking to implement skills through play
- Strong interpersonal skills in relaying positive and difficult information to parents and caregivers
- Develop, customize, implement, and train others on writing Individual Treatment Plans
- Supervision and employee development within the center
- Promotions yearly due to quality therapy and supervisory skills
- Trained in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) valid through April, 2024
Bartender/Server
Old Chicago
04.2006 - 12.2015
- Work in a high volume, fast paced setting
- Emphasis on teamwork
- Efficiently and quickly resolve guest issues
- Money handling
- Time management
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family Social Science
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
12.2013
Masters of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Capella University-Twin Cities
Minneapolis07-2024
Skills
- Exceptional Organizational Skills
- Compassionate
- Strong leadership skills
- Deep knowledge of ABA
- Strong clinical skills
- Intrapersonal Communication
- Multicultural competence
- Child and adolescent therapy
- Depression treatment
- Anxiety reduction
- Suicide prevention
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Mental health assessment
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Individual counseling
- Group therapy facilitation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
Timeline
Pre-Licensed Therapist
Allina Health
05.2024 - Current
Psychotherapist Intern
Lee Carlson Center
07.2023 - Current
DD Waiver Case Manager
Thomas Allen Inc.
05.2021 - Current
Senior Behavior Therapist
Partners in Excellence
12.2014 - 05.2021
Bartender/Server
Old Chicago
04.2006 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Family Social Science
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Masters of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Capella University-Twin Cities