Stephanie Gbaguidi
Queens,NY
Summary
Accomplished Behavioral Therapist with 5 years of experience counseling individuals and families with social, emotional and behavioral disorders. Positive, vibrant team member with focus on accurately identifying issues and evaluating best techniques for treatment. Dedicated to offering quality services and maintaining knowledge of latest industry advancements by attending professional conferences and continuing education courses.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychotherapist
Bleuler Psychotherapy Center
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Delivered mental health support for clients suffering from depression and generalized anxiety disorder
- Introduced meditation, guided imagery, and breathing techniques to patients and families
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Enhanced patient well-being by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches in individual and group sessions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients, resulting in more effective treatment strategies.
- Reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression for clients by implementing cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Developed personalized treatment plans to address each client''s specific needs, leading to improved mental health outcomes.
- Established a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.
- Maintained detailed clinical records and documentation, ensuring accurate tracking of client progress and adherence to legal requirements.
School Based Social Worker
Catholic Charities
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities
- Led staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives
- Utilized and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students
- Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Psychotherapist
New Horizon Counseling Center
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans
- Advocated for placement of patients into community-based treatment settings
- Documented client progress in confidential files
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans
- Deployed implementation guides for evidence-based interventions.
- Enhanced patient well-being by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches in individual and group sessions.
- Reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression for clients by implementing cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
Education
Master’s Degree - Social Work
Adelphi University
05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
SUNY At Albany
Albany, NY05.2016
Skills
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Patient Documentation
- Developing Relationships
- Therapeutic Plans
- Crisis Intervention
- Facilitating Counseling Sessions
- Treatment Planning
Certification
License Master Social Worker
References
References are available upon request
Languages
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Psychotherapist
Bleuler Psychotherapy Center
02.2022 - 11.2023
School Based Social Worker
Catholic Charities
11.2018 - 03.2020
Psychotherapist
New Horizon Counseling Center
04.2018 - 08.2018
Master’s Degree - Social Work
Adelphi University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
SUNY At Albany
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