Nicole Lightfoot
West Hills,CA
Summary
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor,experienced in private practice and DMH agency settings conducting face to face and telehealth trauma informed individual and group psychotherapy. With 2200 hours of towards licensure. Successful at helping clients unravel physical, mental and emotional layers to identify root causes of problems and develop strong coping skills for diverse scenarios. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration with passion for leaving positive impact on patient lives. Strong background in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT and ACT). Skilled at assessment, treatment planning, delivery of interventions and clinical documentation. Passionate about working with multi cultural clients across the lifespan. Experienced in clinical documentation using EHRS systems such as KIPU, Simple Practice, and EXYM.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist
Hearyou.org
Sacramento, CA
11.2019 - Current
- Counseled up to 20 patients weekly via telehealth with issues such as mood disorders, PTSD and anxiety.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Developed SMART Goals and tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Recommended therapeutic action plans and treatments based on results from behavioral assessments.
- Evaluated treatment techniques after sufficient time periods to determine effectiveness for each client.
- Documented patient information through analyzing data, interview notes and test results, and identified and diagnosed nature of clients' problems.
- Gathered information about clients using observational techniques and interviews, case histories and other assessment methodologies.
Associate Therapist
A Mindful Way Counseling Center
El Segundo, CA
10.2018 - 11.2019
- Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
- Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
- Developed and implemented creative interventions to engage individuals and promote therapeutic progress.
- Performed individual and group psychotherapy and conducted teletherapy sessions to help clients pinpoint emotions underlying personal and relational conflicts.
- Countered problematic behavior with healthy alternatives to enhance mental, emotional and physical wellness and increase energy.
- Garnered excellent reviews from individuals and maintained long-term counseling relationships to provide ongoing care and support.
Wraparound Facilitator
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc
Tarzana, CA
01.2014 - 11.2019
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Advanced Certification - Applied Behavior Analysis
Florida Institute of Technology-Melbourne
Melbourne, FL06.2018
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA12.2016
Skills
- One-on-One Sessions
- Group Therapy Facilitation
- Intervention Planning
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Case Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Documentation Requirements
- Treatment Planning
- Cultural Awareness
- Dependable and Responsible
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- Evidenced Based Practice- Seeking Safety
- SafeSide Suicide Prevention
- QPR Suicide Prevention
- Los Angeles County certified Wraparound Facilitator
Timeline
Therapist
Hearyou.org
11.2019 - Current
Associate Therapist
A Mindful Way Counseling Center
10.2018 - 11.2019
Wraparound Facilitator
Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc
01.2014 - 11.2019
Advanced Certification - Applied Behavior Analysis
Florida Institute of Technology-Melbourne
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Texas Southern University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University Northridge
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