Michele Telis
Long Beach,United States
Summary
Experienced Registered Clinician with 13 years in mental health counseling and crisis intervention. Specializes in assessing co-occurring disorders, managing diverse client needs, and developing effective treatment plans. Led group therapy sessions and trained staff, demonstrating strong capabilities in addiction counseling and family therapy. Focused on employing evidence-based practices to improve client outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
Lighthouse Treatment center
04.2026 - 08.2026
- Conducted therapy sessions
- Facilitated group sessions
- Assisted clients in developing coping skills to better manage symptoms of mental illness or emotional distress.
- Tracked and evaluated client's progress against treatment plan goals to adjust interventions.
- Recorded therapy and group session notes in CHR system
- Completed bio,psycho, social evaluations.
- Attended trainings, workshops related to current trends in the field of psychology, mental health counseling.
Registered Clinician
Volunteers of America-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States
08.2020 - 12.2025
- Assess, diagnose, and treat clients suffering from co-occurring disorders.
- Developed and updated treatment plans every 30 days to ensure alignment with client needs.
- Documented client progress in CHR system to maintain accurate records for review and treatment adjustments.
- Collaborated with case management to facilitate smooth transitions for clients exiting treatment.
- Activated crisis intervention protocols during on-call hours to assist clients in distress.
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
Tava Health
Los Angeles, United States
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Delivered counseling services to families and couples dealing with familial issues.
- Provided counseling services to families and couples, facilitating resolution of familial issues and enhancing relational dynamics.
- Encouraged individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for constructively confronting problems.
- Guided individuals and family members in developing and applying skills for effectively addressing challenges and improving communication.
- Ensured accurate documentation of client notes and records, supporting compliance with licensing standards and facilitating continuity of care.
Clinician
Principles, Impact Treatment Center
08.2017 - 10.2019
- Facilitated group sessions for substance abuse outpatient program, enhancing participant engagement and support
- Facilitated discussions on Seeking Safety, Relapse Prevention, DBT, CBT, and Anger Management in group settings
- Entered group notes and conducted individual sessions as needed, offering career guidance and clinical referrals to clients
Clinician
Infinity Malibu Recovery Center
Los Angeles, United States
12.2015 - 05.2016
- Assess, diagnose and treat clients with addictions and co-occurring disorders
- Conducted individual psychotherapy sessions for clients across residential, PHP, and IOP facilities, supporting their recovery journey
- Facilitated psycho-educational, process, and equine therapy groups, enhancing client engagement and therapeutic outcomes
- Perform intakes, create level of care assessments, initial and master treatment plans, progress notes and discharge plans
- Coordinated case management and referral services for clients in collaboration with interdisciplinary team, ensuring comprehensive support
Therapist
Parents For Young Actors
06.2013 - 12.2015
- Collaborated with parents to develop strategies supporting children's career paths in the entertainment industry
- Assess and counsel children and their parents suffering from anxiety, depression and other disorders affiliated with the industry
- Provided referrals to qualified professionals to assist clients in achieving their goals to professionals that would help client achieve their goals
- Facilitated group workshops guiding parents and children in preparing for careers in entertainment
High School Therapist
Outreach Concern
10.2011 - 12.2015
- Work in academic environment and offer psychological services to students
- Provide intake assessments for adolescents ages 13-19 for diagnostic purposes and treatment planning
- Counseled adolescents individually on behavior modification strategies to enhance school relations and academic performance
- Guided parents in supporting their child and implementing effective treatment strategies
- Counseled parents on how to support their child and assist in their treatment plan
- Documented treatment interventions and assessed outcomes to track student progress
- Made appropriate referrals for outside services
Crisis Response Team Member
City of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States
02.2013 - 12.2014
- Supported families of victims affected by serious injury, death, and violent crimes by providing psychological assistance during critical moments
- Acted as go-between for LAPD/LAFD and victim's family to allow response team to focus on rescue
- Facilitated access to social services for families of victims, informing them of available assistance opportunities
- Presented information to LAPD/LAFD staff to LAPD/LAFD staff informing them of benefits of utilizing Los Angeles Crisis Response Team
- Compiled incident reports and submitted to city of Los Angeles to ensure accurate documentation and follow-up
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Marriage, Child and Family Therapy
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Poitical Science
University of Southern California
Certification - in Du and Alcohol Counseling
Los Angeles Training Institute
Skills
- Mental health counseling
- Addiction Counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma-focused CBT
- Motivational Interviewing
- Family therapy group facilitation
- CBT group facilitation
- Psychoeducational group therapy facilitation
- Skills facilitation
- Behavioral assessments
- Bio-psycho-social assessments
- Individual psychological assessments
- Intake Experience
- Intake form
- Clinical discharge summaries
- Treatment plan documentation
- Progress note documentation
- Incident report documentation
- Clinical documentation standards
- EHR systems
- Case Management
- Evidence-based practice
- Behavioral therapy
- Substance screening inventory
- Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)
- Self-report inventories
- Therapeutic techniques
- Solution-focused therapy
- Marriage & family therapy
- Couples counseling
- Family counseling
- Child & family counseling
- Crisis response protocols
- Psychoeducation
- DBT skills facilitation
- DBT techniques
- Behavioral healthcare
- Communication skills
- Mental health strategies
- Clinical ethical guidelines
- Adolescents
- Therapeutic techniques
- Skills facilitation
- Bio-psycho-social assessments
- Mental health strategies
- Case documentation
- Psychoeducation
- Motivational interviewing
- DBT techniques
- Therapeutic techniques
Certification
- CCAPP / CADC Certification, Present
- Drug and Alcohol Counseling Certification, Present
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Present
- Trauma Focus Therapy Certification, Present
- Substance Abuse Counseling Certification, Present
- CADC, Expires 08/01/24
- AMFT, Expires 08/01/24
- MFT Intern, Expires 08/01/24
- CPR Certification, Valid from 07/01/20 to 07/01/24
- BLS Certification, Valid
- Basic First Aid certificate, Any valid issuer for CA
Personal Information
Title: AMFT
Timeline
Therapist
Lighthouse Treatment center
04.2026 - 08.2026
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
Tava Health
01.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Clinician
Volunteers of America-Los Angeles
08.2020 - 12.2025
Clinician
Principles, Impact Treatment Center
08.2017 - 10.2019
Clinician
Infinity Malibu Recovery Center
12.2015 - 05.2016
Therapist
Parents For Young Actors
06.2013 - 12.2015
Crisis Response Team Member
City of Los Angeles
02.2013 - 12.2014
High School Therapist
Outreach Concern
10.2011 - 12.2015
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Marriage, Child and Family Therapy
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Poitical Science
University of Southern California
Certification - in Du and Alcohol Counseling
Los Angeles Training Institute