Tashina Webster
Leavenworth,KS
Summary
Licensed mental health professional prepared to bring compassion and expertise to therapeutic settings with 5+ years of experience providing evidence- based psychotherapies and support services. Expertise in couples therapy, family systems, and trauma-informed care, with a passion for expanding access to mental health services. Proven ability to develop tailored treatment strategies and foster client progress to diverse populations. Committed to delivering compassionate, client-centered care and continuously improving therapeutic outcomes through innovative treatment approaches and collaboration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Community First Therapy and Consulting, LLC
09.2024 - Current
- Provided individual and couples therapy to a diverse caseload of 15-25 clients weekly
- Tailored therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of diverse client populations, including individuals with substance use disorders and trauma histories.
- Maintained accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.
- Reduced client symptoms of anxiety and depression with cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, mindfulness exercises, and psychodynamic approaches.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to diagnose mental health disorders, laying groundwork for effective treatment.
Crisis Therapist/ Intensive Case Management
CARE Hawaii
11.2022 - 12.2024
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions for 18-30 clients experiencing severe mental illness, fostering a supportive environment for clients to share experiences and develop coping skills with recovery-focused and evidenced-based psychotherapy treatments in an inpatient and residential setting.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring continuity of care and seamless delivery of therapeutic services.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans, guiding clients through the recovery process and reducing recidivism and relapse rates.
- Provided emergency mental health services for clients in crisis, stabilizing their emotional state and preventing potential harm.
- Conducted suicide risk assessments, implementing safety measures to ensure client well-being and prevent self-harm incidents.
- Trained new staff members on crisis intervention protocols and best practices in order to maintain consistency across the agency''s response efforts.
- Established a safe space for diverse populations by maintaining an inclusive therapeutic environment responsive to cultural differences and unique needs.
MSW Clinical Intern
Community First Therapy and Consulting, LLC.
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Maintained accurate documentation for caseload of 10-15 clients, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and confidentiality guidelines.
- Tailored therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of diverse client populations, including individuals with substance use disorders and trauma histories.
- Implemented behavioral modification techniques for clients struggling with unhealthy patterns of behavior or thought processes contributing to their mental health challenges.
- Reduced client symptoms of anxiety and depression with cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, mindfulness exercises, and psychodynamic approaches.
- Assessed for suicidality, self-harm, or harm to others, implementing appropriate safety planning measures when necessary.
Clinical Case Specialist/ Trust&Safety Specialist
Noom
04.2020 - 08.2022
- Subject Matter Expert translating evidence- based clinical theory and interventions to a remote coaching population of 3k.
- Skilled at providing expedient responses and consultations to ethics and safety inquiries routed through centralized ticket system, Slack, Google Suite, and Zoom. CCS team of 20 navigated over 3,000 ticketed inquires in 2021.
- Expertly managed caseload of 30+ escalated cases/ week and optimized 70+ safety flags/ week through individual and group navigation with coaches, mangers, and clients to minimize platform risk.
- Streamlined internal processes by identifying inefficiencies and proposing actionable solutions for improvement.
- Highly skilled at case consultation involving safety and risk in 1:1 coaching transcripts and the group space on a digital health and wellness app with 40M+ users by developing integrative support protocols and individual and group coach policies and ongoing training providing each high-risk user’s case with adequate review and human contact.
Behavior Change Specialist and Mental Health Coach
Noom
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Provided preventive health, cutting-edge coaching techniques, and methodologies in 1:1 and group space (on average ~50+ individual users and 30+ groups of 50-100 members at a time) on a rapidly expanding digital platform.
- Offered proprietary and evidence-based treatment interventions originating from Behavioral Weight Loss (BWL), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
- Appointed subject matter expert in group coaching department (1/10 in the company) that created the execution of projects that developed key operational processes and protocols to care for complex and evolving user needs for staff, leading to higher employee retentio, better overall performance, and user satisifaction.
MA Clinical Psychologist Intern
New Oakland Family Center
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Facilitated group therapy in partial hospitalization setting, including process, didactic and skills building group sessions utilizing psychoeducational materials and evidence-based strategies (ACT, DBT, CBT, MI, crisis interventions, as needed).
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation, ensuring clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.
- Communicated effectively with other professionals involved in clients'' care, facilitating a coordinated approach to treatment planning and implementation.
- Utilized various assessment tools to measure client progress and inform treatment decisions, ensuring data-driven interventions were used whenever possible.
- Enhanced the clinical team''s understanding of complex cases through regular case presentations and discussions.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Social Work
Simmons University
Boston08-2024
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Michigan School of Psychology
Farmington Hills, MI07-2019
Skills
- Individual, couples, and group psychotherapy
- Treatment planning and implementation
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Complex Trauma Treatment
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Crisis Intervention and Risk Management
- Narrative Therapy
- Anxiety Management
- Internal Family Systems
- Program Planning and Evaluation
- Mentorship
- Program Devolpment
Certification
- Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW)
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Community First Therapy and Consulting, LLC
09.2024 - Current
MSW Clinical Intern
Community First Therapy and Consulting, LLC.
08.2023 - 08.2024
Crisis Therapist/ Intensive Case Management
CARE Hawaii
11.2022 - 12.2024
Clinical Case Specialist/ Trust&Safety Specialist
Noom
04.2020 - 08.2022
Behavior Change Specialist and Mental Health Coach
Noom
09.2019 - 04.2021
MA Clinical Psychologist Intern
New Oakland Family Center
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW)
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Master of Science - Clinical Social Work
Simmons University
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Michigan School of Psychology
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