Natashia Leonard
Buena Park,CA
Summary
Committed and well-educated therapist offering comprehensive experience with individuals, couples, and families in outpatient and private practice settings. Proficient in maintaining timely and accurate progress reports, treatment plans, termination summaries, and court reports. Assesses clinical problems and health care needs to drive desired outcomes. Motivated to empower clients through the development of healthy communication skills and coping strategies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Remote Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Two Chairs
2023.09 - Current
- Assess client needs to determine goals by conducting intake assessments and treatment planning.
- Build strong professional relationships with clients.
- Implemented crisis intervention plans to support client safety.
- Maintained accurate and thorough documented notes according to licensing standards.
- Facilitates clinical team meetings
- Practice evidence-based psychotherapy for individual adults (18+) with varying levels of acuity that can be safely and effectively served with once-a-week teletherapy services.
- Participate in weekly case consultation and wellness hours, monthly professional development sessions, and bi-weekly cross-functional collaboration efforts.
- Thoughtfully integrate technology into practice to provide data-driven care.
- Provide feedback on company training and tools to positively impact clinicians' day-to-day experience.
- Communicates with other mental health providers and provides referrals as needed.
- Provide exceptional care to clients while maintaining the highest standards of privacy and confidentiality, including utilizing HIPAA-compliant platforms as well as adhering to all internal policies and procedures, and professional codes of ethics.
- Completes documentation in compliance with all relevant regulations and promptly.
Remote Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Rula
2022.09 - Current
- Assesses client needs to determine goals by conducting intake assessments and treatment planning.
- Build strong professional relationships with clients.
- Implements crisis intervention plans to support client safety.
- Maintains accurate and thorough documented notes according to licensing standards.
- Utilizes evidence-based psychotherapy for individual adults (18+) with varying levels of acuity that can be safely and effectively served with once-a-week teletherapy services.
- Communicate with other mental health providers and provide referrals as needed
- Provide exceptional care to clients while maintaining the highest standards of privacy and confidentiality, including utilizing HIPAA-compliant platforms as well as adhering to all internal policies and procedures, and professional codes of ethics.
- Completes documentation in compliance with all relevant regulations and promptly.
Counseling and Psychological Services Counselor
California State University, Los Angeles
2022.09 - 2023.09
- Utilized EBP to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Conducted evaluations to help patients develop measurable treatment goals.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Facilitated weekly group sessions to encourage self-reflection and problem-solving.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
- Conducted assessments to determine progress and performance and report findings to relevant authorities.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
- Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from various diseases and issues.
- Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
- Supervised busy caseload, managing clients, balancing workload and prioritizing client needs.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
Therapist II
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
2018.09 - 2022.09
- Conducts intake assessment, crisis intervention, short-term therapy and facilitates conflict resolution in office or field to children, adults, and families with a history of mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders
- Independently performs intake assessments and formulates diagnoses and case conceptualization using a culturally competent approach
- Collaborates within a multidisciplinary team and external systems; interfaces and collaborates with clinic psychiatrist regarding assessment and intake
- Utilizes a whole person/integrated care approach in assessment, treatment planning and intervention
- Manages crises with minimal guidance
- Assesses treatment progress and adapts interventions as needed
- Uses evidence-based practice (EBP) to formulate an initial plan of treatment; assesses and monitors client to evaluate the treatment and adapts interventions as needed
- Assists with client evaluations, clinical diagnoses and case disposition
- Assists with psychiatric holds for clients presenting a danger to themselves or others and/or are gravely disabled, and in need of hospitalization
- Provides some case management to include referral and linkages to community support services
- Monitors and maintains documentation of client services
- Provides after hours on call coverage and/or Officer of the Day duties
- Demonstrates time management and organizational skills to meet agency standards.
Service Coordinator
South Central Los Angeles Regional Center
2010.05 - 2018.11
- Responsible for Person Centered-Planning and case management for individuals and families with developmental and mental disabilities
- Collaborates with and multi-disciplinary triage team responsible for client case review, treatment planning and assess for risks
- Conducts intake interviews and assessments to develop treatment plans the agencies mental health Services Act (MHSA) Program
- Prepares clinical assessments, treatment planning, and clinical treatment for clients and families in individual and group sessions
- Provides case management for children and adults with developmental disabilities clients and their families
- Prepares and maintains clinical case records for evaluations and document treatment progress
- Served as liaison and consultant to schools, community agencies, DCFS, Probation Department, family, etc
- On the client's treatment and progress
- Coordinates case management and medical support for clients and families through linkage to community resources to ensure the client's optimal health
- Crisis triage and management
- Maintains collaborative professional relationships with local community agencies significant to the continuum of care for clients.
Education
Master of Sciences - Marriage and Family Therapy
California State University Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA 12.2005
Skills
- Crisis Management
- Treatment Planning
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
- Diagnosing Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Clinical Documentation
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Professional Demeanor
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
License Number
California Board of Behavior Sciences - LMFT133294
Certifications and Clinical Trainings
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
- Grief Informed Professional (CGP)
- Certified Mental Health First Aide Instructor
- Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care
- Reproductive Trauma
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
- Level 3 Trained Gottman Method Trained Therapist
- Seeking Safety
- Motivational Interviewing
References
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Remote Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Two Chairs
2023.09 - Current
Counseling and Psychological Services Counselor
California State University, Los Angeles
2022.09 - 2023.09
Remote Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Rula
2022.09 - Current
Therapist II
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
2018.09 - 2022.09
Service Coordinator
South Central Los Angeles Regional Center
2010.05 - 2018.11
Master of Sciences - Marriage and Family Therapy
California State University Dominguez Hills
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
California State University, Dominguez Hills
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