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Sarah Henley

Sarah Henley

CONCORD,CA

Summary

Motivated professional with extensive entrepreneurial and management experience in the Mental Health field. Proven ability to establish and nurture ethical and effective therapeutic and professional relationships. Skilled in independent leadership and collaborative teamwork, consistently applying business acumen to achieve organizational objectives.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Practice Owner and Operator

Sarah Henley Psychotherapy & EMDR
Walnut Creek, CA
10.2016 - Current
  • Successfully ran hybrid psychotherapy practice utilizing evidence-based and culturally sensitive mental health care.
  • Oversaw all business operations, focusing on clinical efficacy and financial stability.
  • Established strong referral networks to increase visibility and client engagement.
  • Implemented effective systems management to ensure seamless daily operations.
  • Provided clinical supervision to AMFTs.
  • Provided consultation to colleagues in specialized areas of knowledge.

Graduate Level Professor

California Institute of Integral Studies
01.2017 - 05.2018
  • Developed and implemented graduate-level psychopathology course satisfying BBS requirements within asynchronous online learning environment.
  • Tailored course to satisfy current pedagogy practices which emphasize sudent-centered learning and support diverse learning styles.
  • Implemented innovative teaching methods to improve student involvement and learning outcomes.

CBTp Trainer

Felton Institute
10.2015 - 10.2016
  • Supervised and trained clinicians in CBTp, enhancing model adherence through weekly feedback on tape submissions.

Multi-Family Psychoeducation Group (MFG) Leader

Felton Institute
02.2015 - 10.2016
  • Facilitate MFG sessions for clients diagnosed with psychosis-related disorders and family members.

Lead Staff Therapist

Felton Institute
04.2015 - 10.2016
  • Provided individual psychotherapy for youth aged 14-25 diagnosed with Psychosis or Bipolar disorders.
  • Led Multi-Family Group sessions and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) groups.
  • Mentored clinicians to enhance therapeutic techniques and skills.
  • Facilitated early intervention strategies to support youth mental health recovery.

Education

M.A. - Counseling Psychology, Expressive Arts Therapy

California Institute of Integral Studies
SF, CA
01-2011

B.A. - Liberal Studies, emphasis in creative arts

San Francisco State University
SF, CA
01.2004

Study Abroad/Social Sciences Certification Program -

Universiteit van Amsterdam
01.2003

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Leadership
  • Time management
  • Strategic planning
  • User experience design
  • Training facilitation
  • Client engagement
  • Financial planning
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Clinical supervision
  • Assessment and diagnosis
  • Case conceptualization
  • Treatment planning
  • Crisis management
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Evidence-based practices
  • Systems management
  • Referral development
  • Course development
  • Student-centered learning

License Number

#86122

Certification

Certified in EMDR

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Graduate Level Professor

California Institute of Integral Studies
01.2017 - 05.2018

Private Practice Owner and Operator

Sarah Henley Psychotherapy & EMDR
10.2016 - Current

CBTp Trainer

Felton Institute
10.2015 - 10.2016

Lead Staff Therapist

Felton Institute
04.2015 - 10.2016

Multi-Family Psychoeducation Group (MFG) Leader

Felton Institute
02.2015 - 10.2016

M.A. - Counseling Psychology, Expressive Arts Therapy

California Institute of Integral Studies

B.A. - Liberal Studies, emphasis in creative arts

San Francisco State University

Study Abroad/Social Sciences Certification Program -

Universiteit van Amsterdam