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Nikki Muehlen

Nikki Muehlen

Studio City,CA

Summary

Compassionate Psychotherapist with 5 years of experience in providing mental health services. Licensed since 2023 in California and fully qualified to handle diverse diagnoses and clinical presentations. Supporting clients with empathy while experiencing difficult emotions, mental illness and life-changing events. Dedicated to comprehensive client care with particular knowledge of eating disorders and addiction diagnoses. Incorporating art therapy interventions and adept at maintaining relationships with clients.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Therapist

Center for Discovery
Glendale
01.2020 - 04.2023
  • Provided psychotherapy services to individuals, groups, couples, and families affected by eating disorders and duel diagnoses
  • Incorporated different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs
  • Communicated with adjunctive support team members, psychiatrists, medical doctors, and alternate level of care programs and clinicians as needed.

Therapist

The Adult Skills Center
Van Nuys
01.2018 - 02.2019
  • Facilitated individual and group therapy to address client issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction and aspects related to developmental disabilities
  • Utilized Art Therapy interventions to encourage client emotional exploration through creative expression
  • Documented client treatment and progress in compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Therapist Intern

BAART
Los Angeles
07.2017 - 01.2018
  • Developed therapeutic relationships with clients through active listening, empathetic communication, while using evidence-based practices and an addition model to support growth and change
  • Utilized motivational interviewing strategies during individual sessions and meeting clients where they’re at
  • Educated clients on available community resources that may be beneficial for their recovery process
  • Monitored client medication compliance and reported any changes in status or behavior to supervisor.

Education

MA - Marriage and Family Therapy/ Art Therapy

Phillips Graduate University
08.2018

Early Childhood Education

UCLA
06.2014

Bachelors in Science - Interior Design

Art Institute of California
08.2011

Skills

  • Client Relations
  • Intervention Planning
  • Behavior Modification
  • Documentation Requirements

License & Associations

LMFT 144378

CAMFT Member

Timeline

Therapist

Center for Discovery
01.2020 - 04.2023

Therapist

The Adult Skills Center
01.2018 - 02.2019

Therapist Intern

BAART
07.2017 - 01.2018

MA - Marriage and Family Therapy/ Art Therapy

Phillips Graduate University

Early Childhood Education

UCLA

Bachelors in Science - Interior Design

Art Institute of California
Nikki Muehlen