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Taylor Baker

Lexington,KY

Summary

Licensed Play Therapist with more then 5 years of experience empowering clients of all ages to take control of their lives. Specializing in the use of therapeutic play to prevent or resolve psychosocial and behavioral issues and ultimately fostering growth. Functions from a multicultural awareness.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Children's Therapist

The Ridge Behavioral Health Services
05.2023 - Current
  • Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
  • Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
  • Assessed clients' mental health needs and monitored progress.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
  • Addressed cultural and diversity issues to provide clients with culturally responsive care.

Mental Health Technician

The Ridge Behavioral Health Services
06.2021 - 04.2023
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
  • Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY
05.2025

Doctor of Psychology - Clinical Psychology

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
05.2029

Skills

  • Licensed Therapist
  • Registered Play Therapist
  • Electronic Charting
  • Disorder Diagnosis
  • Diagnostic Evaluation
  • Group Counseling
  • Patient Documentation

Affiliations

  • American Counseling Association
  • Kentucky Association for Play Therapy
  • Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling

Certification

LPCC- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

RPT- Registered Play Therapist

CPR and First Aid Certified

Timeline

Children's Therapist

The Ridge Behavioral Health Services
05.2023 - Current

Mental Health Technician

The Ridge Behavioral Health Services
06.2021 - 04.2023

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

University of The Cumberlands

Doctor of Psychology - Clinical Psychology

Eastern Kentucky University
Taylor Baker