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Compassionate Psychotherapist and Social Worker experienced in providing comprehensive mental health support and treatment for anxiety, depression, and grief through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Delivered effective therapeutic strategies and facilitated personal empowerment by guiding clients in identifying strengths and achieving their goals. Enhanced patient well-being through thorough biopsychosocial assessments, interdisciplinary collaboration, and navigation of community resources.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychotherapist
Creekside Counseling
Grand Blanc
05.2025 - Current
- Diagnose and treat a spectrum of conditions including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and autism.
- Supported individuals navigating grief, loss, and academic stressors, enhancing their coping strategies and resilience.
- Guided clients in identifying strengths and applying practical strategies, fostering personal control and self-efficacy.
- Facilitated client empowerment to overcome challenges and achieve personal objectives in a supportive therapeutic environment.
- Provide support for individuals navigating grief and loss, as well as academic stressors common to high school and college students.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address a range of psychological issues.
Psychotherapist
Worthwhile Wellness
Swartz Creek
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Diagnose and treat a spectrum of conditions including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and autism.
- Supported individuals through grief and loss, and addressed academic stressors for high school and college students.
- Guided clients in recognizing strengths and applying strategies to enhance personal control.
- Facilitated client empowerment to overcome challenges and achieve personal goals in a supportive therapeutic environment.
- Provide support for individuals navigating grief and loss, as well as academic stressors common to high school and college students.
- Developed personalized treatment plans tailored to clients' unique needs and goals.
Hospice Social Worker
Compassus
Grand Blanc
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Delivered social work services to patients and families within both the Hospice and Home care programs.
- Conducted comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, collaborating with interdisciplinary team to create tailored care plans.
- Counseled patients and families on end-of-life care, addressing fears and concerns to support emotional well-being.
- Provided community resources to address care-related issues, facilitating access to essential support services.
- Assessed and resolved financial difficulties.
- Advocated for patients' rights.
- Provided information about legal assistance resources to patients and families.
Hospice social worker
The Care Team, home health and hospice
Grand Blanc
05.2019 - 05.2023
- Provided social work services to patients and their families in hospice and home care settings.
- Counseled patients and families on end-of-life concerns.
- Developed and coordinated care plans that promoted comfort, quality of life, coping skills, and emotional support in both home and alternative placement settings.
- Facilitated access to community resources for patients' care needs.
- Addressed and resolved financial and legal challenges while advocating for patients' rights.
- Prioritized patient and family dignity, privacy, and quality of life.
- Managed a caseload of 80 to 90 patients across eight counties and supported four teams of nurses.
- Oversaw caseload of 80 to 90 patients across eight counties, collaborating with four nursing teams for comprehensive care.
Hospice social worker
Residential home health and hospice
Troy
07.2012 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team.
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments and provided emotional support and community resources to uphold patient and family dignity and enhance quality of life.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care plans to address patient needs and enhance quality of life.
- Provided emotional support and counseling for patients and families navigating end-of-life challenges.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify psychosocial needs and develop tailored interventions.
Hospice social worker and bereavement coordinator
McLaren home care and hospice
Davison
01.1996 - 11.2011
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to conduct assessments and deliver emotional and psychosocial support, enhancing patient care.
- Supported individuals navigating grief and loss.
- Collaborated as part of an interdisciplinary team to conduct assessments and provide emotional and psychosocial support.
- Provided encouragement and support to improve quality of life for patients and their families during challenging times.
- Spearheaded research, preparation, and implementation of social work assessment tool, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while effectively evaluating inpatient coping skills at end of life.
- Led bereavement support initiatives to assist individuals and families.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and families navigating end-of-life issues.
Education
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
Skills
- Patient treatment planning
- Care planning
- Crisis intervention
- Risk assessments
- Depression treatment
- Therapeutic intervention techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Resource navigation
- Discharge coordination
- Case documentation
- Building rapport
- Patient advocacy
- Excellent communication
- Problem-solving
- Diverse cultural awareness
- Adaptability and flexibility
Interests
Traveling, Spending time with my adult children and grandchildren, Water aerobics
Timeline
Psychotherapist - Creekside Counseling
05.2025 - Current
Psychotherapist - Worthwhile Wellness
05.2024 - 04.2025
Hospice Social Worker - Compassus
05.2023 - 04.2024
Hospice social worker - The Care Team, home health and hospice
05.2019 - 05.2023
Hospice social worker - Residential home health and hospice
07.2012 - 05.2019
Hospice social worker and bereavement coordinator - McLaren home care and hospice
01.1996 - 11.2011
Michigan State University - Masters of Social Work, Social Work