Kalli Barker
Flower Mound,TX
Summary
Compassionate and dynamic mental health professional with extensive experience with children and adolescents, specializing in crisis intervention, treatment planning, and speech sound disorders. Trained professional in play therapy and group therapy, successfully fostering emotional regulation in high-acuity clients. Proven ability to build strong family relationships, enhancing continuity of care and promoting holistic support systems.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LEAD CLINICIAN
Effective School Solutions
Denton, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing the mental health services of six elementary-aged children enrolled in a special school setting due to severe behavioral challenges, trauma, and complex diagnoses.
- Utilized individual and group therapy utilizing Play Therapy techniques to support emotional regulation and promote academic and mental health stability.
- Provided immediate crisis intervention for high-acuity clients exhibiting suicidal or homicidal ideation.
- Conducted biweekly family therapy and maintained regular communication with parents and caregivers to ensure continuity of care.
- Collaborated closely with educators, school staff, community health and social services agencies to develop a comprehensive support system for each client.
- Performed comprehensive clinical assessments, gathering data from clients, guardians, and outside providers to formulate differential diagnoses aligned with DSM-5-TR and develop individualized treatment plans.
ADOLESCENT PROGRAM THERAPIST
Connections Wellness Group
Denton, TX
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Lead an adolescent group of up to 10 clients between 14 and 18 years of age in a PHP/IOP program for adolescents experiencing chronic depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, self-harm urges, and other high-risk behaviors.
- Facilitated individual and group therapy using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approaches.
- Developed and maintained client-centered treatment plans for a high-volume caseload, with regular reviews to track progress.
- Partnered with a multidisciplinary treatment team to coordinate holistic, evidence-based care for each client.
- Built strong relationships with families through consistent communication, education, and support.
- Conducted suicide risk assessments (C-SSRS), developed individualized safety plans, and administered weekly Trac9 evaluations.
- Provided clinical supervision and mentorship to practicum students, supporting their development and adherence to clinical standards.
INTERN
Resolana
Dallas, TX
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Worked within Dallas County Jail in a female-only programming pod devoted to providing group therapy and other support services to instill hope and begin healing for inmates.
- Spent 10-15 hours weekly utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through the curriculum Seeking Safety, and other therapeutic interventions in the group setting to incarcerated women experiencing co-occurring PTSD and substance use disorder.
- Researched, developed, and implemented a 4-week curriculum focused on unresolved and traumatic grief in a group therapy setting for female inmates.
Education
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK -
University of North Texas
Denton, TX01.2023
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, ID01.2008
Skills
- Play Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Crisis intervention
- Family therapy
- Treatment planning
Certification
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT) Certification
- Play Therapy: Innovative Attachment-Centered Interventions Training
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) for Children and Adolescents Training
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Training
- Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression SAMA Certification
- Crisis Prevention Institute Certification
- CPR Certified
Timeline
LEAD CLINICIAN
Effective School Solutions
01.2024 - Current
ADOLESCENT PROGRAM THERAPIST
Connections Wellness Group
01.2023 - 01.2024
INTERN
Resolana
01.2021 - 01.2022
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK -
University of North Texas
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY
Brigham Young University-Idaho
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