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Myah Knight

Tucson,AZ

Summary

Multi-state Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 5 years of clinical experience seeking to promote a holistic and collaborative approach to counseling that incorporates the mind, body, and spiritual connection for optimal mental health care. Motivated about seeking opportunities for clinical leadership, clinical administration, and education. Enjoys working with a multidisciplinary team of professionals (psychiatrists, psychologists, interns, case workers, school administrators, etc.) to provide effective coordination of care for patients. Passionate about supporting and advocating equitable care for marginalized/underserved communities which aligns with my core values of integrity, advocacy, community, and innovation.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Creator and Facilitator

What Would Queer Jesus Do? Peer Support Group
  • Creator and Facilitator of What Would Queer Jesus Do as a multicultural support group for LGBTQ+ individuals dealing with religious trauma from oppressive Christian systems. The group aims to affirm its members through peer support, storytelling, and a focus on freedom and understanding.
  • Conduct initial patient evaluations and assessments to determine the appropriateness of group therapy
  • Design and implementing treatment plans for each group
  • Facilitate group therapy sessions, ensuring they are a safe and productive space for all participants
  • Monitor the progress of each group member, adjusting treatment plans as necessary
  • Document and maintain detailed records of each session, including patient progress and any significant interactions
  • Communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals to ensure a comprehensive approach to patient care
  • Address any conflicts or issues that arise within the group in a professional and therapeutic manner
  • Provide resources and referrals for additional individualized support if needed
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current therapy techniques and methodologies
  • Adhere to all patient privacy laws and ethical guidelines regarding therapist-patient confidentiality

Queerly Beloved (2025)

Luminations Psychotherapy
  • Company Overview: https://www.luminationspsychotherapy.com/
  • Primary Content Focus: Our podcast Queerly Beloved joins practitioners Amy McNew and Myah Knight chat about topics relating to queerness, navigating the current state of the world, mental health, and more.
  • Role: co-Host, Creator, Producer, & Editor
  • Created content, interview material, Post episode edits and marketing, collaborated w/ Interviewees to produce best optimal experiences with interviews and targeted audiences.
  • Notable episode: Diary of a BIPOC Queer Expat
  • Audio and video editing with Clipchamp software and YouTube
  • Content creation and storytelling
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Marketing and promotion strategies include social media posts, ads e.g. Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify

Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist

Luminations Psychotherapy
10.2024 - Current
  • Build, maintain, and manage caseload of patients for individual and group therapy including intake and scheduling.
  • Conduct patient assessments and establish therapy treatment goals for patients presenting with wide range of conditions including anxiety disorders, complex trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, personality disorders, stress with chronic illness.
  • Evaluate progress and effectiveness of therapy interventions.
  • Discuss financial agreements, including explaining insurance coverage and/or negotiate sliding scale fees with client and collect payments for services rendered.
  • Complete all necessary paperwork (assessment, diagnosis, treatment plan, progress notes, etc.) within 24-48 hours of accepting new clients and maintain thorough and confidential records of observations.
  • Attend weekly supervision and mandatory trainings.
  • Communicate with a patient’s treatment team (i.e., PCP, psychiatrist, nutritionist, school, etc.) as necessary.

Multi-state Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist

LBee Health
09.2024 - Current
  • Counsels clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
  • Maintains confidentiality of records relating to clients’ treatment.
  • Guides clients in the development of skills and strategies to deal with their problems.
  • Encourages clients to express their feelings and to discuss what is happening in their lives and helps them develop insight into themselves and their relationships.
  • Collects information about clients through interviews, observations, and tests.
  • Prepares and maintains detailed treatment records and reports.
  • Evaluates clients’ physical or mental condition based on review of client information.
  • Develops and implements treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
  • Acts as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
  • Completes other duties as assigned.

QueerKin w/ Myah and Ky (2024-2025)

Independent Podcast Project
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Https://open.spotify.com/show/2ewSaYYgUuej48rFOSSoGA?si=4998d3e25c584bd3
  • Primary content focus:
  • QueeKin with Myah and Ky host a community table for some good food for thought and the heart. This is a space for uplifting relevant conversations about BIPOC/LGBTQ+ experiences in our society. All allies and respectful perspectives are welcome at our inclusive table.
  • Role: Co Host, Creator, Producer, Editor & Mental Health consultant
  • Created content, interview material, Post episode edits and marketing, collaborated w/ Interviewees to produce best optimal experiences with interviews and targeted audiences.
  • Notable episode: QTBIPOC Pride and Juneteenth History episode
  • Audio and video editing with Clipchamp software and YouTube
  • Content creation and storytelling
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Marketing and promotion strategies include social media posts, ads e.g. Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify
  • Key Achievement: Gained counseling referrals through listeners.

Licensed Psychotherapist

Best Therapies Inc.
05.2021 - 10.2024
  • Build, maintain, and manage caseload of patients for individual and group therapy including intake and scheduling.
  • Conduct patient assessments and establish therapy treatment goals for patients presenting with wide range of conditions including anxiety disorders, complex trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, personality disorders, stress with chronic illness.
  • Evaluate progress and effectiveness of therapy interventions.
  • Discuss financial agreements, including explaining insurance coverage and/or negotiate sliding scale fees with client and collect payments for services rendered.
  • Complete all necessary paperwork (assessment, diagnosis, treatment plan, progress notes, etc.) within 3 days of accepting new clients and maintain thorough and confidential records of observations.
  • Attend weekly supervision and mandatory trainings.
  • Communicate with a patient’s treatment team (i.e., PCP, psychiatrist, nutritionist, school, etc.) as necessary.

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
06.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
06.2008

Skills

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy
  • Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • BIPOC/LGBTQ intersectional identities
  • Complex Trauma Treatment
  • Exposure and Response Prevention
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Tai Chi/Qigong movement meditation skills
  • Case Management

Certification

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (Independent) Anticipated by mid July 2025
  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor-Illinois May 2025
  • Licensed Professional Counselor- FL, NC, WI, and AZ October 2024
  • Exposure and Response Prevention Training for Treating OCD February 2024
  • Licensed Professional Counselor-Illinois July 2023
  • Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional November 2023
  • Acceptance Commitment Therapy September 2023
  • Department of Children and Family Services Mandated Reporter Training April 2024
  • CITI IRB training for human subject research October 2019
  • Certified Martial Arts Instructor August 2018-May 2025

Affiliations

  • Illinois Counseling Association
  • Arizona Counseling Association

Publications

  • Principle Investigator, DePaul University, Chicago IL November 2019-May 2024
  • Co-conducted and authored Phenomenological Exploration of how Microaggressions are Experienced by LGBTQ+ Drag Performers of Color
  • Examined diversity of expression with intersectional self-identification of gender, race/ethnicity, and sexual orientation.
  • Examined Phenomenological themes: persecution, social exclusion, suppression of identity, white privilege, and racism, identity-based sexualization, drag as freedom, and the importance of social support to foster resilience.
  • Examined relevant, effective counseling interventions and advocacy for the LGBTQ community.
  • Published with Journal of LGBTQ Issues in Counseling in October 2024

Timeline

Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist

Luminations Psychotherapy
10.2024 - Current

Multi-state Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist

LBee Health
09.2024 - Current

QueerKin w/ Myah and Ky (2024-2025)

Independent Podcast Project
01.2024 - 01.2025

Licensed Psychotherapist

Best Therapies Inc.
05.2021 - 10.2024

Creator and Facilitator

What Would Queer Jesus Do? Peer Support Group

Queerly Beloved (2025)

Luminations Psychotherapy

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

DePaul University

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

DePaul University

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