Myra Lachmann
Bagdad,KY
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with extensive knowledge of counseling principles and practices; IFS Level 1 trained. Adept at creating individualized treatment plans and leading group therapy sessions. Committed to creating a safe, supportive environment for all participants. Seeks work/life balance in a supportive clinical setting, working through an Internal Family systems lens with individuals, groups, families, couples, and all areas of mental health concerns.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Clinician
PsychMind Counseling & Psychiatry
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for comprehensive mental health care plans.
- Strengthened client coping skills by providing psychoeducation on stress management techniques and self-care strategies.
- Improved client engagement in therapy sessions by incorporating culturally-sensitive approaches into practice.
- Enhanced patient well-being by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
- Provided crisis intervention services, de-escalating high-risk situations and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
Owner/Counselor
PassionTide Counseling, LLC
11.2023 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
Internship Student
Stephens Behavioral Health
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Under supervision, maintained caseload of 10-15 clients/families as a counseling intern.
- Reported back to supervisor to receive input and feedback on counselor role.
- Co-lead for grief group.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Interacted with clients via phone, email, and in person to provide information.
Practicum Student
The Saint Luke Center
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Coordinated psychosocial interviews dedicated to evaluating priest and pastor candidates for the Diocese of Louisville and the Louisville Presbytery.
- Took extensive notes to document lessons and further solidify learning objectives.
- Collaborated on group projects to complete professional deliverables.
Education
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Asbury Theological Seminary
Wilmore, KY12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Family Science / Psychology
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY12.2020
Skills
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Multicultural Competence
- Crisis Management
- Individual Counseling
- Grief and loss support
- Family therapy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Mental health evaluations
Certification
- Working Effectively with Difficult Personality Styles - August 2022.
- DSM V Differential Diagnosis for Clients with Trauma: Four Steps to Accurate Diagnosis - August 2022.
- Clinical Trauma Professional Two-Day Trauma Competency Conference - August 2022.
- Military and Veterans Mental Health Seminar - August 2022.
- Understanding Adult Children of Alcoholics, Addicts, and Dysfunctional Families - October 2022.
- Supporting Clients Struggling with Grief and Loss - November 2022.
- IFS in Action Training - December 2022.
- Four Blinks Version of Flash Treatment - December 2022.
- Prepare/Enrich Marriage Preparation and Enrichment - December 2022.
- Gottmann Couples Counseling - Level 1 - May 2023.
- Dynamics of Human Sexuality - Introduction - May 2023
- IFS 6-Month Circle - 4/23 - (expected in) 10/23.
- Licensed Professional Counselor Associate - January 19, 2024, Lic.# 289120
- Internal Family Systems Level-1 September 2024.
Affiliations
- Denominational Affiliation: Roman Catholic
- Kentucky Counseling Association
Timeline
Mental Health Clinician
PsychMind Counseling & Psychiatry
01.2024 - Current
Owner/Counselor
PassionTide Counseling, LLC
11.2023 - Current
Internship Student
Stephens Behavioral Health
09.2022 - 05.2023
Practicum Student
The Saint Luke Center
05.2022 - 09.2022
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Asbury Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Family Science / Psychology
University of Kentucky
- Working Effectively with Difficult Personality Styles - August 2022.
- DSM V Differential Diagnosis for Clients with Trauma: Four Steps to Accurate Diagnosis - August 2022.
- Clinical Trauma Professional Two-Day Trauma Competency Conference - August 2022.
- Military and Veterans Mental Health Seminar - August 2022.
- Understanding Adult Children of Alcoholics, Addicts, and Dysfunctional Families - October 2022.
- Supporting Clients Struggling with Grief and Loss - November 2022.
- IFS in Action Training - December 2022.
- Four Blinks Version of Flash Treatment - December 2022.
- Prepare/Enrich Marriage Preparation and Enrichment - December 2022.
- Gottmann Couples Counseling - Level 1 - May 2023.
- Dynamics of Human Sexuality - Introduction - May 2023
- IFS 6-Month Circle - 4/23 - (expected in) 10/23.
- Licensed Professional Counselor Associate - January 19, 2024, Lic.# 289120
- Internal Family Systems Level-1 September 2024.
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