Stephanie DeSantis
Eastchester,NY
Summary
Compassionate Clinical Therapist committed to providing person-centered care to clients with complex presentations using a combination of DBT, CBT, psychodynamic theory, and trauma-informed approaches. Effectively guides clients through emotional turmoil, empowering them to develop effective coping skills and gain insight into behavioral patterns. Adaptable to needs of diverse individuals and skilled at incorporating changing information to inform and optimize treatment plans.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Therapist
The Counseling Center Group
Harrison, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Provide individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, complex trauma, and BPD
- Develop treatment plans tailored to client needs and goals
- Document client progress and maintain accurate records in systems
- Conduct ongoing risk assessment and safety planning with high risk clients
- Coordinate care with other treatment providers and incorporate family into child and adolescent treatment
Per Diem Primary Therapist
The Renfrew Center
New York, NY
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Delivered individual and group therapy to patients diagnosed with eating disorders and relevant co-morbidities in PHP and IOP
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care strategies
- Developed personalized treatment plans aligned with client goals
- Provided meal support, case management, and crisis intervention to patients in program
Clinical Assessor
The Renfrew Center
New York, NY
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Conducted comprehensive assessments with prospective patients to determine level of care recommendation
- Performed all activities relating to patient admissions through the transitional period up to and including day of admission
- Presented accurate clinical information to insurance companies to obtain initial authorization for treatment
Education
Master of Social Work - Direct Clinical Practice
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT05.2019
Skills
- Caseload Management
- Assessment and Diagnosis
- Case Conceptualization
- Treatment Planning
- Group Facilitation
- Problem Solving
- Crisis Intervention
- Clinical Documentation
Certification
- Licensed Master Social Worker, New York, 2022
- Licensed Master Social Worker, Maryland, 2025
Professional Development
- The Embody Lab: Complex PTSD from a Somatic Perspective, 05/25
- BTech Institute Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Training, 10/24
- Trauma-Informed Care Training, 10/22
- Motivational Interviewing Training, 03/22
Timeline
Per Diem Primary Therapist
The Renfrew Center
11.2024 - 01.2025
Clinical Therapist
The Counseling Center Group
08.2024 - Current
Clinical Assessor
The Renfrew Center
10.2022 - 08.2024
Master of Social Work - Direct Clinical Practice
Sacred Heart University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Sacred Heart University
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