Steven Fratantonio
Chesterland,OH
Summary
Professional mental health practitioner with expertise in delivering therapeutic interventions and fostering emotional well-being. Skilled in individual and group therapy, as well as couples and family therapy, crisis intervention, and mental health assessment. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving positive outcomes, adaptable to changing client needs. Demonstrates empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
Lifestance Health
Beachwood, OH
06.2017 - Current
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions to address client mental health needs.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments and client goals.
- Utilized evidence-based therapeutic techniques to facilitate client progress and recovery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance coordinated care strategies for clients.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during acute mental health episodes.
Individual /Family Based Therapist
BeechBrook
Pepper Pike
01.2013 - 11.2017
- Provided short-term individual and family therapy along with crisis intervention strategies to families in home and community settings. Connected families with necessary community resources.
- Facilitated Anger Management Groups for adolescents referred through the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Probation Department.
- Trained and mentored junior therapists in best practices for family-based therapy techniques.
- Trained parents on effective parenting strategies, leading to improved parent-child relationships and reduced behavioral issues in children.
Education
Ph.D. - Counseling Psychology
Gannon University
Erie, PAMaster's of Education - Rehabilitation Counseling
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio, OH05-1996
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA05-1990
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Crisis intervention
- Individual, couples, and family therapy
- Multicultural / LGBTQ competence
- Extensive work with children and adolescents with Developmental Delays
- CBT techniques
- DBT techniques
Timeline
Therapist
Lifestance Health
06.2017 - Current
Individual /Family Based Therapist
BeechBrook
01.2013 - 11.2017
Ph.D. - Counseling Psychology
Gannon University
Master's of Education - Rehabilitation Counseling
Kent State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Duquesne University