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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
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
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
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, WA
12.1993

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
SUSAN ST. VRAIN