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Stella Dadgari

Midvale

Summary

Dedicated mental health professional with strong clinical experience in crisis intervention, psychotherapy, and case management. Proven ability to assess, diagnose, and treat individuals in high-stress environments, particularly within veteran and cancer survivor populations. Collaborative team player with exceptional documentation, advocacy, and interpersonal skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Therapist

Perspective Counseling Services
05.2022 - Current
  • Conduct triage assessments, crisis interventions, and clinical diagnosis.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and provide consultation to staff and interns.
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and coordinate higher-level care as needed.

Intern Access Crisis Team

VA Medical Center
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Delivered emergency and outpatient mental health services including psychosocial assessments and crisis counseling.
  • Coordinated care referrals and facilitated involuntary psychiatric admissions when appropriate.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary case reviews and collaborated on veteran treatment plans.

Intern Therapist

Survivor Wellness Practice
05.2020 - 08.2021
  • Performed psychological assessments and developed individualized treatment plans.
  • Conducted crisis intervention and facilitated resource connection for patients and families.
  • Supported group programming and maintained comprehensive clinical records.

Education

Master of Social Work - MSW

University of Utah
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2018

Associate of Arts - History

Salt Lake Community College
05.2015

Skills

  • Crisis Assessment & Intervention
  • Psychotherapy (Individual & Group)
  • Clinical Documentation & Case Management
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Knowledge of VA & Community Resources
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Suicide prevention
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder treatment
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder treatment
  • LGBTQ affirmative therapy
  • Anxiety management
  • Self-harm prevention

Certification

  • EMDR
  • IFS
  • Gottman

Timeline

Mental Health Therapist

Perspective Counseling Services
05.2022 - Current

Intern Access Crisis Team

VA Medical Center
08.2021 - 05.2022

Intern Therapist

Survivor Wellness Practice
05.2020 - 08.2021

Master of Social Work - MSW

University of Utah

Bachelor of Arts - Humanities

University of Utah

Associate of Arts - History

Salt Lake Community College