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STEVE FRIEDLANDER

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Client-centered professional and skilled team player with extensive experience in diverse clinical settings. Dedicated to developing strong therapeutic bonds with clients and integrating mind-body approaches in order to assist individuals in accomplishing personal treatment aims and collective healing. I have worked extensively in the field of addictions as well as with diverse populations, age groups individuals, families and couples.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Psychotherapist

Home-LA
02.2023 - Current
  • Established a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.
  • Utilized mindfulness techniques during sessions to help clients develop greater self-awareness and coping skills for managing stressors.
  • Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
  • Developed personalized treatment plans to address each client''s specific needs, leading to improved mental health outcomes.
  • Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
  • Led therapeutic process groups focused on topics such as grief, self-esteem, and anger management, facilitating peer support and personal growth among participants.
  • Maintained detailed clinical records and documentation, ensuring accurate tracking of client progress and adherence to legal requirements.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' psychological functioning, identifying areas for targeted therapeutic interventions.
  • Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
  • Addressed issues related to addiction recovery using motivational interviewing techniques, supporting individuals throughout the process of change.
  • Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
  • Partnered with multi-disciplinary treatment team as subject matter expert on psychosocial treatment of patients.
  • Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques, and reiki to patients and families.
  • 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 mindfulness-based stress reduction program, significantly reducing symptoms of anxiety among participants.
  • Engaged in continuous professional development to stay abreast of latest psychotherapy techniques and theories.
  • Achieved high rates of patient progress, utilizing empathetic listening and evidence-based practices.
  • Guided patients through exploration of personal trauma, resulting in significant emotional healing.

Psychotherapist

Private Practice
03.2020 - Current
  • Established a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.
  • Utilized mindfulness techniques during sessions to help clients develop greater self-awareness and coping skills for managing stressors.
  • Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
  • Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as necessary based on changing needs or circumstances.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals in coordinating care for clients with co-occurring mental health and physical health concerns, ensuring a holistic approach to treatment.
  • Provided crisis support and emergency care for patients.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed, effectively addressing acute emotional distress and preventing harm to self or others.
  • Addressed issues related to addiction recovery using motivational interviewing techniques, supporting individuals throughout the process of change.
  • Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
  • Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
  • Delivered mental health support for female patients suffering from post-partum depression and generalized anxiety disorder.
  • Guided patients through exploration of personal trauma, resulting in significant emotional healing.
  • Achieved high rates of patient progress, utilizing empathetic listening and evidence-based practices.

Psychotherapist/Group Facilitator

Resolutions Therapeutic Services/ Resolutions Teen
06.2017 - Current
  • Established a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.
  • Utilized mindfulness techniques during sessions to help clients develop greater self-awareness and coping skills for managing stressors.
  • Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
  • Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as necessary based on changing needs or circumstances.
  • Led therapeutic process groups focused on topics such as grief, self-esteem, and anger management, facilitating peer support and personal growth among participants.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed, effectively addressing acute emotional distress and preventing harm to self or others.
  • Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
  • Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
  • Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
  • Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques, and reiki to patients and families.
  • Engaged in continuous professional development to stay abreast of latest psychotherapy techniques and theories.
  • Guided patients through exploration of personal trauma, resulting in significant emotional healing.
  • Identified indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment through direct observation.

Psychotherapist

Field Trip Health
04.2021 - 06.2022
  • Established a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.
  • Utilized mindfulness techniques during sessions to help clients develop greater self-awareness and coping skills for managing stressors.
  • Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
  • Developed personalized treatment plans to address each client''s specific needs, leading to improved mental health outcomes.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals in coordinating care for clients with co-occurring mental health and physical health concerns, ensuring a holistic approach to treatment.
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
  • Led therapeutic process groups focused on topics such as grief, self-esteem, and anger management, facilitating peer support and personal growth among participants.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' psychological functioning, identifying areas for targeted therapeutic interventions.
  • Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
  • Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
  • Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
  • Enhanced patient well-being by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches in individual and group sessions.
  • Addressed issues related to addiction recovery using motivational interviewing techniques, supporting individuals throughout the process of change.

Recovery Coach

Connections in Recovery
07.2013 - 07.2018
  • Encouraged clients'' sense of responsibility for their recovery journey by teaching them essential coping strategies and relapse prevention techniques.
  • Gathered information about useful resources and helped coordinate referrals.
  • Facilitated connections between clients and peer support groups, fostering a strong network for continued success posttreatment.
  • Maintained strict adherence to confidentiality standards, protecting clients'' privacy during the recovery process.
  • Empowered clients to set and achieve realistic goals through guided goal-setting sessions and progress monitoring.
  • Served as an advocate for clients within the healthcare system by communicating effectively with medical professionals regarding treatment plans and concerns.
  • Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans.
  • Provided group, family, and individual counseling to support recovery goals.
  • Increased clients'' self-awareness by conducting regular assessments and facilitating reflective exercises.
  • Improved client recovery rates by developing personalized coaching plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Established trust and rapport with clients, creating a strong foundation for open communication and collaboration throughout the recovery process.

Education

University of British Columbia
British Columbia

Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology

Antioch University
Culver City, CA
12-2017

Skills

  • Building rapport
  • Anxiety management
  • Substance abuse counseling
  • Developing relationships
  • Group therapy facilitation
  • Emotional awareness
  • Group therapy
  • Depression and anxiety specialist

Affiliations

  • CAMFT
  • Somatic Experiencing International
  • Integrative Psychiatry Institute

Certification

SEP

EMDR

Psychedelic assisted therapy (IPI)

CATC IV

MAPS Certified

Timeline

Psychotherapist

Home-LA
02.2023 - Current

Psychotherapist

Field Trip Health
04.2021 - 06.2022

Psychotherapist

Private Practice
03.2020 - Current

Psychotherapist/Group Facilitator

Resolutions Therapeutic Services/ Resolutions Teen
06.2017 - Current

Recovery Coach

Connections in Recovery
07.2013 - 07.2018

University of British Columbia

Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology

Antioch University

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