Stephanie Townsend
Marietta,GA
Summary
Experienced therapeutic professional skilled in addressing mental health challenges and guiding clients towards personal growth. Recognized for collaborative approach and unwavering commitment to achieving meaningful outcomes. Seeking to expand career into education sector to provide high-quality and impactful education to students within the mental health field. Known for reliable team player with exceptional conflict resolution abilities and adaptability.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/LMSW
The Cozy Couch Counseling
03.2023 - Current
- Establish a therapeutic relationship and provide ongoing mental health care to various populations, including needs for PTSD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders and couples.
- Manage and maintain a caseload of approximately 20-25 clients including documentation, disability paperwork, and various other needs of caseload as they arise.
- Oversee additional clinicians in their clinical work with established clients, ensuring clinical efficacy and required documentation.
- Successfully introduced internship program for MSW students, providing education within the CWSE accreditation requirements and providing tools to students to be successful within the field of social work.
- Implement business strategies in order to promote business growth and allow potential clients to find the agency.
- Host workshops and speaking events around eating disorders and PTSD symptom management.
LMSW- Therapist
A Healing Journey
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Establish a therapeutic relationship and provide ongoing mental health care to various populations, including needs for depression, anxiety, anger, and PTSD.
- Manage and maintain a caseload of approximately 30-35 clients including documentation, disability paperwork, and various other needs of caseload as they arise.
- Conduct in depth PTSD assessments for combat veterans in order to assist with their paperwork being submitted to Veterans Affairs.
EAP Crisis Counselor
ComPsych
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Implemented evidence-based counseling techniques to assist clients in identifying triggers for their crises and developing healthy coping strategies moving forward.
- Provided high quality care by connecting callers to therapists who were in network with their EAP benefits and assisted in setting up initial sessions.
- Provided timely assistance to individuals in crisis, utilizing active listening skills and empathy to establish rapport quickly.
- Maintained accurate documentation following each client interaction, ensuring continuity of care while upholding ethical standards set forth by regulatory bodies.
Master's Intern
Cobb County Mental Health Court
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Conducted and assisted in orientations for inmates entering the Mental Health Court Program
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals and legal professionals to create individualized treatment programs for each participant
- Attended weekly staffing's and court appointments to review incoming inmates who want to participate and to assess the progress or setbacks of various participants, working with the team and judge to determine sanctions or incentives
Case Manager
Goshen Valley Boy’s Ranch
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Facilitated the legal, academic, and medical lives of approximately 16 children on my caseload by attending court dates and doctors’ appointments with the child as well as working with teachers to monitor and ensure their academic success
- Maintained monthly documentation of the child’s welfare while residing at Goshen Valley and conducted reviews of given services for each child while working with a treatment team of 6 other professionals
- Advocated for the child’s needs and wants to Goshen Valley administration, DFCS Case Workers, and Judges
CCSP Case Manager
Legacy Link
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Built, counseled, and mentored a caseload of approximately 120 clients within a new service region on all possible options to preserve their independence and prevent premature admission into a nursing home
- Developed and implemented a hearing aid program that ensures clients living in poverty receives free or greatly discounted hearing aids so that clients can continue to maintain their quality of life and independence within their home
Education
Master’s - Social Work
Louisiana State University
12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of North Georgia
12.2016
Skills
- Crisis Management
- PTSD Assessments
- Multiple clinical interventions for clinical success such as DBT, Internal Family Systems, and eye-movement based therapies
- Strong team player
- Skilled in intake assessments
- Small business operations
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- CCTP
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy Practitioner
Timeline
Owner/LMSW
The Cozy Couch Counseling
03.2023 - Current
LMSW- Therapist
A Healing Journey
01.2021 - 03.2023
EAP Crisis Counselor
ComPsych
01.2021 - 07.2021
Master's Intern
Cobb County Mental Health Court
05.2020 - 12.2020
Case Manager
Goshen Valley Boy’s Ranch
01.2018 - 01.2019
CCSP Case Manager
Legacy Link
05.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of North Georgia
Master’s - Social Work
Louisiana State University
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