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Susan Latta LMFT, FT

Chattanooga,TN

Summary

I am licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in 3 different states.

California LMFT #29609

Tennessee LMFT #1327

Georgia LMFT #001942


I hold a Fellow in Thanatology through the Association of Death Education and Counseling since 2010 to current.


I have taught numerous courses over the years on death and dying to individuals, groups and university level classes.

Work History

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Austin Hatcher Foundation For Pediatric Cancer
11.2021 - Current
  • Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
  • Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
  • Delivered counseling services to families, individuals and couples dealing with familial issues as well as families dealing with pediatric cancer.
  • Developed and implemented a grief program for both adults and kids. Created an adult grief group and a monthly kid's grief group. Created a 1 day kids grief camp.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Private Practice
05.1991 - Current
  • Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
  • Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
  • Delivered counseling services to families and couples dealing with familial issues.
  • Rendered mental health and counseling services to individuals, couples and families.
  • Conducted intake and assessments to formulate treatment plan and manage client records.
  • Performed individual and group psychotherapy and conducted teletherapy sessions to help clients pinpoint emotions underlying personal and relational conflicts.

Director of Bereavement Services

Hospice Of Chattanooga
09.2003 - 09.2021

Developed and implemented bereavement programs which included kid's camp and teen retreats and grief specific groups. Created educational material for the general public, professional organizations and Universities. Provided counseling to individuals, families and groups. Community outreach educator on loss and grief.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Georgia Hope
07.2003 - 09.2006
  • Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
  • Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
  • Delivered counseling services to families and couples dealing with familial issues.
  • Rendered mental health and counseling services to families and individual clients, focusing on development of healthy relationships.
  • Provided in home psychotherapy for children in foster care.

Social Worker

Evergreen Terrace Alzheimer Facility
04.1998 - 10.1999
  • Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.

Clinical Therapist

Jefferson Mental Health Services
05.1998 - 09.1999

Provided case management and psychotherapy for residents in a nursing home and ALF.

Consultant

Gerontology Associates
01.1993 - 02.1996

Comprehensive evaluations for the elderly, and made appropriate recommendations to enhance the quality of their life.

Worked with families to provide referrals, therapy and grief work

Director of Regionalization

National Association For Christian Recovery
01.1993 - 02.1996

Created a national networking organization and leadership team.


Social Worker

Motion Picture Television Hospital
02.1981 - 08.1992

Interfaced with the medical team providing assessments, discharge planning and case management.

Assisted families in navigating the medical world.

Education

Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy

Fuller Theological Seminary
Pasadena, CA
06.1989

Bachelor of Science - Child Development With Emphasis in Family Studies

California State Polytechnic University,
San Luis Obispo, CA
08.1979

Skills

  • Therapeutic Exercise
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Relationship Issues Management
  • Critical Thinking

Timeline

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Austin Hatcher Foundation For Pediatric Cancer
11.2021 - Current

Director of Bereavement Services

Hospice Of Chattanooga
09.2003 - 09.2021

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Georgia Hope
07.2003 - 09.2006

Clinical Therapist

Jefferson Mental Health Services
05.1998 - 09.1999

Social Worker

Evergreen Terrace Alzheimer Facility
04.1998 - 10.1999

Consultant

Gerontology Associates
01.1993 - 02.1996

Director of Regionalization

National Association For Christian Recovery
01.1993 - 02.1996

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Private Practice
05.1991 - Current

Social Worker

Motion Picture Television Hospital
02.1981 - 08.1992

Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy

Fuller Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Science - Child Development With Emphasis in Family Studies

California State Polytechnic University,
Susan Latta LMFT, FT