Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Service and Leadership
Honors and Awards
Professional Internship
Research Experience
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Sarah C. Ewen

Bowling Green,KY

Summary

Dedicated clinical therapy professional focused on improving patient wellbeing through compassionate and knowledgeable support. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities with a dedicated and detail-oriented mentality. . Compassionate Therapist known for productivity and efficiency in client management. Specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy, crisis intervention, and family counseling. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to support diverse client needs.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Therapist

Rivendell Behavioral Health Hospital
Bowling Green, KY
07.2022 - Current
  • Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
  • Educated clients on evidence-based treatments to enhance their understanding of the therapeutic process.
  • Created documentation including assessment notes, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and referrals.
  • Communicated with school personnel, probation officers, psychiatrists, and other professionals regarding client progress.

Resident Assistant

Children’s Crisis Stabilization Unit
Bowling Green, KY
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Conduct assessments for potential clients prior to admission to the crisis unit
  • Supervise and assist in therapeutic group activities
  • Monitor clients at all times to ensure that each resident on the unit remains safe and secure

Intern

Psychology Training Clinic
Bowling Green, KY
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Conduct assessment batteries on referrals that come to the clinic for diagnosis
  • Score and interpret each test and write a comprehensive report on the results of each assessments
  • Diagnose the client based on the results of the assessments and provide them with the full report and diagnosis

Intern

Children’s Crisis Stabilization Unit
Bowling Green, KY
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Conduct individual and group therapy with the residents in the stabilization unit
  • Develop a treatment plan to employ with each client while they remain on the unit
  • Document each session, including goals discussed and the child’s progress over the course of their stay in the unit
  • Collaborate with clients to develop a strong safety plan for utilization after they leave the unit

Camp Counselor

Lifeskills Summer Program
Bowling Green, KY
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Organize psychoeducational activities to help children with mental disorders address emotional regulation, behavior management, and social skills
  • Supervise and guide children to ensure their safety, development, growth, and skill achievement

Research Assistant

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Supervise students about the use of clinic and clinic equipment during practica experiences
  • Gain a thorough understanding of the variety of clinical tools available for practice
  • Monitoring compliance with clinic procedures related to keeping a virus-free

Education

PsyD - Applied Psychology

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
05-2026

M.A. - Clinical Psychology

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky
05.2022

B.A - Biology

Transylvania University
Lexington, Kentucky
05.2019

Skills

  • Client Relations
  • One-on-one sessions
  • Documentation requirements
  • Intervention Planning
  • One-on-one support
  • Group therapy coordination
  • Crisis Intervention
  • DBT skills training

Service and Leadership

  • Chapter Development for Alpha Omicron Pi at Transylvania University
  • Choir member at Transylvania University

Honors and Awards

  • Pioneer Academic Scholarship – Transylvania University
  • Music Scholarship – Transylvania University
  • Achievement Award – Transylvania University
  • Elsie Dotson Graduate Scholarship – Western Kentucky University
  • Outstanding Graduate Student – Western Kentucky University

Professional Internship

  • Internship, Children’s Crisis Stabilization Unit, Bowling Green, KY, 08/21-05/22, Erin Pentecost

-Conduct individual and group therapy with the residents in the stabilization unit 

-Develop a treatment plan to employ with each client while they remain on the unit

-Document each session, including goals discussed and the child’s progress over the course of their stay in the unit

-Collaborate with clients to develop a strong safety plan for utilization after they leave the unit

  • Internship, Psychology Training Clinic, Bowling Green, KY, 08/21-05/22, Dr. Fredrick Grieve

-Conduct assessment batteries on referrals that come to the clinic for diagnosis

-Score and interpret each test and write a comprehensive report on the results of each assessments

-Diagnose the client based on the results of the assessments and provide them with the full report and diagnosis

Research Experience

  • Dissertation, Western Kentucky University, Kentucky 01/24-Present; Evaluating the effects of years in practice on use of evidence-based tools in childhood ADHD diagnosis
  • Thesis, Western Kentucky University, Kentucky, 08/21-05/22 Evaluating the evidence base of physician reported assessment measures used in childhood ADHD diagnosis
  • Ewen, S., Ochs, S., Grieve, F., Kuhlenschmidt, K., Diagnosing ADHD in children: Are physicians using evidence-based measures?, Poster Presented during the 2022 American Psychological Association’s Annual Convention

Timeline

Therapist

Rivendell Behavioral Health Hospital
07.2022 - Current

Resident Assistant

Children’s Crisis Stabilization Unit
08.2021 - 05.2022

Intern

Psychology Training Clinic
08.2021 - 05.2022

Intern

Children’s Crisis Stabilization Unit
08.2021 - 05.2022

Camp Counselor

Lifeskills Summer Program
06.2021 - 08.2021

Research Assistant

Western Kentucky University
08.2020 - 05.2021

PsyD - Applied Psychology

Western Kentucky University

M.A. - Clinical Psychology

Western Kentucky University

B.A - Biology

Transylvania University
Sarah C. Ewen