Paris Brasill LISW, MSW
North Canton,OH
Summary
I am an independently licensed therapist who is passionate about youth and families from all demographics receiving mental health services and support. I strive to build a positive rapport with clients and guardians, create a safe space for youth to share, while incorporating a strengths based approach. I have experience working in home-based, school-based, shelter care, and day treatment settings with clients who have a diverse and intensive range of needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trauma Informed Day Treatment Therapist
Child And Adolescent Behavioral Health
08.2022 - Current
- Provide group and individual therapy sessions to high school clients enrolled in trauma informed day treatment programming.
- Create and implement weekly curriculum for daily groups and facilitate processing among members.
- Individually working with clients on coping skills, trauma narrative, and emotional regulation to prepare to integrate back into mainstream school setting.
- Using unconditional positive regard towards clients while implementing interventions through a trauma informed lens.
Multi-systemic Treatment (MST) Therapist
Child And Adolescent Behavioral Health
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Working with families and youth at risk of out of home placement and/or involved in the juvenile justice system.
- Facilitated sessions in the home at intensive frequency, while utilizing strategies to increase family success and youth recovery.
- Provided therapy and crisis management that involves all of the youth's systems including the family, court, school, and community through the MST model.
Group Life Supervisor
Safe Landing Youth Shelter
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Implemented the daily schedule and supervised all group activities for youth staying at the shelter.
- Facilitated daily education/life skills groups while managing conflict with youth as it occurred.
- Completed office tasks such as crisis hotline, referrals, intakes, and departures.
- Strived to build positive rapport with youth through empathy and support.
Graduate Internship, School Based Therapist
Beech Brook
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Provide school and community based therapy to children and adolescents with various adverse needs.
- Facilitated the development of coping mechanisms for students experiencing stress or anxiety, enhancing their overall well-being and academic success.
- Obtained skills to conduct thorough mental health assessment, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and linkage to appropriate services.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
The University of Akron
Akron, OH05.2021
Skills
- Trauma informed interventions
- Systemic therapy
- Motivational intervening
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
Certification
LISW- Licensed Independent Social Worker
CBT- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
MST- Multi-Systemic Treatment Therapy
Timeline
Trauma Informed Day Treatment Therapist
Child And Adolescent Behavioral Health
08.2022 - Current
Multi-systemic Treatment (MST) Therapist
Child And Adolescent Behavioral Health
06.2021 - 08.2022
Graduate Internship, School Based Therapist
Beech Brook
08.2020 - 05.2021
Group Life Supervisor
Safe Landing Youth Shelter
06.2020 - 07.2021
Master of Arts - Social Work
The University of Akron
LISW- Licensed Independent Social Worker
CBT- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
MST- Multi-Systemic Treatment Therapy
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