Taylor C. Hatfield
American Adoptions
Albany,GA
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
Georgia licensed LMSW Therapist with experience in forensic interviewing, trauma therapy, and victim advocacy. Expert in case management and multidisciplinary collaboration, committed to supporting diverse client needs and populations. Eager to broaden skills in individual and couples therapy to contribute effectively to a compassionate and innovative therapeutic team.
Work History
Contract adoption case work and counseling
1 Year 8 Months- Conduct and write home studies and education for families seeking adoption.
- Provide counseling services for birth mothers in crisis pregnancy.
Forensic Interviewer
9 Months- Conduct forensic interviews on child victims ages 3-17 through child friendly, non-leading communication.
- Collaborate with local law enforcement, GBI, DFCS, and DA's office.
- Testify in court on victim's behalf.
- Host monthly multidisciplinary team meetings across four counties.
- Participate in a monthly forensic interviewer's peer review.
Trauma therapist Intern
7 Months- Conduct trauma therapy sessions with child and adult cases using TF-CBT, and EMDR techniques both in person and via teleservice.
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and evaluations for children and adults.
- Create and manage client records, progress reports, assessments, and treatment plans in a timely manner.
- Provide referrals and victim advocacy services as needed on a case-to-case basis.
- Perform suicide intervention and crisis safety planning sessions.
- Participate in ongoing supervision, MDT, and trainings.
- Educate clients and client family systems on coping strategies, communication skills, and effects of trauma.
Intern
3 Months- Attended and documented court hearings for all dougherty foster care hearings.
- Conducted home studies for prospective foster homes.
- Conducted follow-up care and check-ins with foster children, foster parents, and biological families.
- Reviewed CASA volunteer reports.
Victim's Advocate Intern
4 Months- Operated rape crisis 24/7 hotline.
- Conducted intakes and counseling and follow up care with victims and families.
- Conducted assessments in person and via teleservice.
- Assisted SANE exams in office and the ER on 24/7 call.
- Created virtual child support group content for victims during covid distancing.
Case Manager
11 Months- Managed a 15-client caseload via teleservice for parenting program clients.
- Scheduled appointments and assigned classes appropriate to the needs of the individual.
- Counseled clients weekly throughout their crisis pregnancy via teleservice.
- Kept detailed client history and records written and documented securely and timely.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work, Trauma Responsive Practice
Bachelor of Science - Social Work, Marriage & Family Studies
Skills
Intake
Assessment
Case Management
Child Welfare Practices
Teletherapy
Hotline
EMDR
TF-CBT
Play Therapy
Crisis intervention
Child Welfare
Child Assessment Techniques
Multidisciplinary lead
Crisis intervention
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Teams
Zoom
Collaborate
Guardify
CaseWorthy
Affiliations
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2020, Present
- Omega Nu Lambda National Honors Society, 2020, Present
- The National Society of Leadership and Success, 2025, Present
Certification
- ChildFirst Forensic Interviewer Training 2025.
- Advanced ChildFirst Court Testimony Training 2025.
- Georgia LMSW License Received June 2026.
- Maryland LMSW license anticipated August 2026.
Timeline
Forensic Interviewer
The Gateway Center Inc.
03.2025 - 12.2025Read More
Trauma therapist Intern
The Gateway Center Inc.
01.2025 - 08.2025Read More
Contract adoption case work and counseling
American Adoptions
11.2024 - CurrentRead More
Intern
Dougherty County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate)
05.2022 - 08.2022Read More
Victim's Advocate Intern
Lily Pad SANE Center
01.2021 - 05.2021Read More
Case Manager
Alpha Pregnancy Center
06.2020 - 05.2021Read More
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science from Social Work, Marriage & Family Studies
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University of Kentucky
Master of Science from Social Work, Trauma Responsive Practice
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