SUSAN ST. VRAIN
Prospect,KY
Summary
Compassionate, solutions-oriented therapist dedicated to providing exceptional care. Seasoned and mature clinician with experience treating children, adults and families in a variety of settings. Ten years in Seattle, nine years adolescent and family therapy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Renew Counseling Services
Louisville, KY
09.2017 - 03.2023
- Successfully manage all aspects of part time group practice
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to enhance client coping strategies and resilience.
- Design and deliver educational seminars, lectures and co-lead group trainings for mental health professionals.
- Educated clients and families about mental health conditions and treatment options available.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
07.2001 - 05.2018
- Licensed in Washington State.
- Training in utilization of coaching skills to assist individuals to define goals, identify objectives and implement strategies for healthy change.
Mental Health Counselor
Boys' and Girls' Haven
Louisville, KY
04.2009 - 08.2017
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
- Conducted individual therapy and family therapy sessions for children ages 13 to 19.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Developed and implemented psychosocial assessments and treatment plans and modified when needed.
- Provided assessment, referrals for treatment, individual and group substance abuse treatment.
Mental Health Counselor
Home of the Innocents
Louisville, KY
04.2006 - 01.2009
- Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions for adolescents in a residential setting.
- Provided family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and psychosocial assessments.
- Developed and maintained individualized treatment plans
- Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions.
- Active participant in multidisciplinary treatment team.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Antioch University
Seattle, WA12.1993
Skills
- Develop and maintain clinical records
- Conduct mental health assessments
- Facilitate staff trainings
- Facilitate employee wellness group
- Prepare and deliver community workshops
- Therapist to therapist training Trauma Sensitive Yoga
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Renew Counseling Services
09.2017 - 03.2023
Mental Health Counselor
Boys' and Girls' Haven
04.2009 - 08.2017
Mental Health Counselor
Home of the Innocents
04.2006 - 01.2009
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
07.2001 - 05.2018
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Antioch University