Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Sandra Crowley-Lindstrom,lCSW

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Dynamic therapist with extensive experience at many community agencies skilled in client assessment and group facilitation. Proven ability to engage clients with complex diagnoses and develop effective therapeutic service plans Adept at fostering teamwork, ensuring comprehensive support for individuals facing trauma and mental health challenges.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Therapist

Pittsburgh Action Against Rape
09.2018 - Current

Assess new clients for symptoms of trauma, PTSD and other disorders and recommend a focus of treatment.

Conduct Cognitive Processing Therapy, EMDR, and other modalities with adult clients.

Develop and facilitate process therapy group and 50+ therapy group

Refer clients to advocacy and other services within PAAR and the wider communtiy

Therapist

Vista Behavioral Health Associates
12.2014 - 06.2018

Provided individual therapy for adults coping with major mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma as well as problems of living.

Accepted referrals from University of Pittsburgh Health Services and other local universities for young adults struggling with adjustment issues and mental health issues.

Therapist

Family Services of Western PA
09.2001 - 03.2015

Provided individual, group, and family therapy, to adults and some adolescents whose symptoms range from minor mood disorders to personality disorders, and multiple diagnoses.

Developed and Facilitated weekly DBT group for adults

Provided Employee Assistance Program counseling to Magellan, Ceridian, UBH, and Penn Foundation referrals.

Conducted initial assessment and individual therapy as a the on site FSWP Therapist for UPMC St. Margaret New Kensington Family Health Center


Therapist

Alternatives Regional Chemical Abuse Program, TCV
05.1994 - 09.2001

Conducted individual and group outpatient therapy with chemically dependent adults

Provided psycho-education and counseled clients on building a support system within the self help community

Developed the HIV Early Intervention Program and supervised part-time HIV Case Manager

Conducted Pre-test and Post test HIV counseling, set program budget and policies, and applied for annual renewal of the grant along with coordinating services and audits with monitoring agency Tadiso,Inc.

Therapist

Evening Partial Hospital of TCV Community Services
09.1989 - 05.1994

Served as a member of a psychiatric treatment team for clients with a variety of disorders including Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Disorder, Major Depression, personality disorders and co-occurring disorders.

Conducted individual and group therapy and supportive counseling.

Facilitated psycho-educational groups focusing on mental health , communication skills, and coping.

provided frequent crisis intervention.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Major: Psychology And Sociology/Social Service

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Master of Social Work - Concentration: Mental Health, Skill Clinical

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA

Skills

  • Excellent at Assessment of Clients
  • Creative with Developing Groups and Workshops
  • Engage Well with Clients with Multiple Diagnoses
  • Accustom to Team Work

Timeline

Therapist

Pittsburgh Action Against Rape
09.2018 - Current

Therapist

Vista Behavioral Health Associates
12.2014 - 06.2018

Therapist

Family Services of Western PA
09.2001 - 03.2015

Therapist

Alternatives Regional Chemical Abuse Program, TCV
05.1994 - 09.2001

Therapist

Evening Partial Hospital of TCV Community Services
09.1989 - 05.1994

Bachelor of Arts - Major: Psychology And Sociology/Social Service

Duquesne University

Master of Social Work - Concentration: Mental Health, Skill Clinical

University of Pittsburgh
Sandra Crowley-Lindstrom,lCSW