Stephanie Gould
Chicago,IL
Summary
Professional Couples and Family Therapist with significant experience in providing compassionate care and guidance to individuals, couples, and families. Skilled in counseling, crisis intervention, and developing tailored treatment plans. Reliable and empathetic, with deep understanding of family dynamics and effective communication techniques. Expertise in guiding individuals, couples, and families through emotional and relational challenges, with focus on holistic and strength-based approaches. Known for collaborative spirit and reliable adaptability to evolving client needs, leveraging strong communication and problem-solving abilities to achieve meaningful outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Couples and Family Therapist
Skylight Counseling Center
08.2020 - Current
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
- Delivered therapeutic services to families, couples, and individuals dealing with familial and relational issues..
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Mediated conflicts within couples and families to clarify and resolve underlying issues.
- Assisted individuals, couples, and families in developing healthy boundaries, resulting in stronger relationships among family members.
Clinical Therapist Intern
Skylight Counseling Center
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Counseled individuals, couples, and families to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.
- Collaborated with school personnel, providing consultation and recommendations on student mental health concerns, fostering a more supportive learning environment.
- Participated in weekly supervision meetings with mentors, discussing case progressions and receiving valuable input on treatment planning strategies.
- Engaged in continuous professional development opportunities such as workshops or seminars staying up-to-date on industry trends best serving diverse patient populations.
- Increased engagement in therapy by using creative modalities such as art, music, or movement activities tailored to individual preferences.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups, promoting increased understanding of mental health topics among participants.
Clinical Therapist Intern
360 Youth Services
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Improved client adherence to treatment goals by establishing strong therapeutic alliances and maintaining open communication.
- Contributed to development of client's documented treatment and service plans with treatment team.
- Provided crisis intervention services as needed, helping clients navigate challenging situations with appropriate support.
- Assisted in the development of program materials for ongoing clinical training, enhancing intern knowledge and skill sets.
- Completed assessments and planned customized treatments, applying wide range of resources.
Research Assistant
Adler University
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
Education
Ph.D. - Couples And Family Therapy
Adler University (COAMFTE)
Chicago, IL10-2023
Master of Arts - Couples And Family Therapy
Adler University (COAMFTE)
Chicago, IL10-2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05-2015
Skills
- Therapeutic interventions
- Conflict mediation
- Crisis intervention
- Strength-based approach
- Multicultural competence
- Family systems theory
- Trauma-informed care
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Document management
- Treatment planning
Timeline
Couples and Family Therapist
Skylight Counseling Center
08.2020 - Current
Clinical Therapist Intern
Skylight Counseling Center
07.2019 - 08.2020
Clinical Therapist Intern
360 Youth Services
08.2017 - 06.2018
Research Assistant
Adler University
05.2017 - 01.2018
Ph.D. - Couples And Family Therapy
Adler University (COAMFTE)
Master of Arts - Couples And Family Therapy
Adler University (COAMFTE)
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
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