Susan Masterson
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Client-centered professional polished in identifying potential disorders in clients and developing successful treatment plans and therapeutic processes. Accommodating and warm individual possessing strong observational skills and in-depth understanding of human behavior. Offering comprehensive background conducting psychological tests, interviewing patients and monitoring patient progress.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychotherapist
Masterson Psychotherapy
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2019 - Current
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Assisted clients to better understand self, focusing on developing skills to nurture and guide.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Deployed implementation guides for evidence-based interventions.
- Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Provided crisis support and emergency care for patients.
- Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques, and reiki to patients and families.
- Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
Psychotherapist
Spectrum Psychological
Virginia Beach, VA
11.2015 - 12.2018
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Assisted clients to better understand self, focusing on developing skills to nurture and guide.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Provided crisis support and emergency care for patients.
- Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques, and reiki to patients and families.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
- Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
- Deployed implementation guides for evidence-based interventions.
Psychotherapist
Virginia Behavioral Medicine
Virginia Beach, VA
05.2013 - 11.2015
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Assisted clients to better understand roles as parents, focusing on developing skills to nurture and guide children.
- Deployed implementation guides for evidence-based interventions.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Provided crisis support and emergency care for patients.
- Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
- Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
Psychotherapist
Atlantic Psychiatric
Virginia Beach, VA
10.2008 - 04.2013
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Assisted clients to better understand roles as parents, focusing on developing skills to nurture and guide children.
- Deployed implementation guides for evidence-based interventions.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Provided crisis support and emergency care for patients.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
- Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
Social Worker
City Of Virginia Beach Recovery Center
Virginia Beach, VA
09.2005 - 10.2008
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Helped clients with recognizing and managing mental health concerns through evidence-based interventions.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to build supportive, communicative client networks.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
Social Worker
Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center
Virginia Beach, VA
06.2002 - 09.2005
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Helped clients with recognizing and managing mental health concerns through evidence-based interventions.
- Coordinated external healthcare professionals to uphold high-quality, person-centred care.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to build supportive, communicative client networks.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Education
MSW - Clinical Social Work
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05.2000
Skills
- Trauma, Anxiety, DID, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD and processing life experiences such as employment, relationship and parenting issues
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Individual, couple and group therapy
- Life skills, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Change
- Psychiatric, Medical and Community resources
- Client Goal Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Discharge Planning
Additional Information
Psychological Trauma certification from The Ross Institute for Psychological Trauma in addition to 5 attended conferences including on site at Ross Institute psychiatric hospital location.
Timeline
Psychotherapist
Masterson Psychotherapy
01.2019 - Current
Psychotherapist
Spectrum Psychological
11.2015 - 12.2018
Psychotherapist
Virginia Behavioral Medicine
05.2013 - 11.2015
Psychotherapist
Atlantic Psychiatric
10.2008 - 04.2013
Social Worker
City Of Virginia Beach Recovery Center
09.2005 - 10.2008
Social Worker
Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center
06.2002 - 09.2005
MSW - Clinical Social Work
Norfolk State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Old Dominion University