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Ty Matthews

Rock Hill

Summary

Dynamic mental health professional, administrator and educator with extensive hands-on experience in delivering effective therapy and navigating complex challenges. Recognized for strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to new tasks, consistently driving positive outcomes. Adaptability, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset support a commitment to making meaningful contributions that advance organizational goals. Passionate about fostering resilience and promoting well-being in diverse populations.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification

Work History

Therapist III

Novant Health
04.2024 - Current
  • Provide individual, family, and group therapy to over 100 patients per month in an outpatient setting.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, developed and implemented treatment plans, and coordinated follow-up care.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Owner

Matthews Counseling & Psychotherapy
01.2022 - Current
  • Provides psychotherapy, counseling, and advocacy in solo practice
  • Work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
  • Expert in addressing LGBTQIA+ concerns, including acceptance and community-building challenges.

Behavioral Health Therapist

Included Health/Dr. on Demand
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Assess patients via a video-based encounter with individual therapy.
  • Perform virtual comprehensive mental health evaluations, compile patient medical data, including health history and mental status examination findings.
  • Develop and implement behavioral health treatment plans, evaluate results of mental health assessments, and provide evidence-based therapeutic support to patients.
  • Collect, record, and maintain sensitive patient information such as examination results, medical history, and reports.
  • Passion for our mission of improving the world's health through compassionate care and innovation.

Clinical Supervisor

Palmetto Counseling & Consulting Services, LLC
03.2018 - 03.2022
  • Offered psychotherapy, counseling, and advocacy in private practice.
  • Conducted individual, couples, and group therapy sessions.
  • Supported clients around issues of anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, LGBT concerns, work/life challenges and chronic illnesses.
  • Provided Clinical Supervision to Licensed Social Workers and MSW students

Staff Therapist

Windwood Family Services
09.2016 - 02.2018
  • Conducted individual, group and family therapy to children and families in the Residential Treatment Facility.
  • Utilized evidence-based interventions during service delivery.
  • Helped clients to identify and organize their personal goals and objectives.
  • Worked within a multidisciplinary team environment to assure optimal client success.
  • Worked closely with families and the Department of Social Services and communicate client progress.
  • Completed documentation associated with Medicaid for each client.

Student Psychological Counselor

Borough of Manhattan Community College-City of New York
02.2016 - 07.2016
  • Provided student counseling services as a member of the counseling team.
  • Provided psychological counseling to individual and groups of students.
  • Performed crisis intervention for emergency situations.
  • Created and implemented case management protocols.

Psychotherapist

Ty Matthews, LCSW/Private Practice
11.2014 - 07.2016
  • Offered psychotherapy, counseling, and advocacy in private practice and conducted individual, couples, and group therapy sessions.
  • Supported clients around issues of anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, LGBT concerns, work/life challenges and chronic illnesses.
  • Provided Clinical Supervision to Licensed Social Workers

Clinical Supervisor

True Colors Bronx, LP
06.2015 - 02.2016
  • Assisted with the opening of True Colors supportive housing residence that serves the LGBTQI homeless youth ages 18-24
  • Liaised with NYC social service agencies and community resources.
  • Interviewed and provided biopsychosocial assessments for individuals applying to True Colors
  • Provided psychotherapy and intensive case management to 30 residents of True Colors Bronx
  • Assisted Program Director with Section 8 process for applicants.
  • Developed and facilitated workshops and psychoeducational groups for residents.

Psychotherapist

Ty Matthews, LCSW/Private Practice
03.2010 - 10.2014
  • Offered psychotherapy, counseling and advocacy in private practice.
  • Conducted individual, couples, and group therapy sessions.
  • Supported clients around issues of anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, LGBT concerns, work/life challenges and chronic illnesses.
  • Provided Clinical Supervision to Licensed Social Workers

Assistant Dean of Students-Community Resources

DePaul University
08.2008 - 09.2013
  • Led Case Management Services for the student population.
  • Focused on assessment, interventions and tracked the student needs and outcomes.
  • Served as Advocate for victims of Sexual Assault and Intimate Partner Violence
  • Offered a full range of resources to students in crisis to address psychological, social, financial, medical, housing, and academic needs.
  • Consulted with students experiencing life issues (e.g., mental health, physical health, financial, housing) that interfered with personal and/or academic success.
  • Assisted students with identifying and obtaining services at the University, and at public and private community agencies.
  • Facilitated cross-institutional collaborations on specific student issues and trends.
  • Assisted the Dean of Students in compiling data from the Advocacy database for the department’s Annual Report.
  • Primary contact for the University to community /city partners.
  • Maintained and annually updated Community Provider and Social Service Agency Resource Database.
  • Organized in-service training for university staff relating to evolving needs of students.
  • Developed and Supervised MSW training program within Student Affairs
  • Active involvement with the Student Welfare Taskforce. Served as Community Hospital Liaison.
  • Served as the point person for university students who experience medical and mental health emergencies.
  • Led institutional support system network for students in economic distress.

Full Time Staff Therapist

Columbia College Chicago
02.2007 - 07.2008
  • Provided individual, couples and group therapy to students
  • Crisis Intervention: evaluated risk and assess the level of intervention required
  • Participated in weekly team meetings and in-service trainings
  • Managed and coordinated client files and clinical documentation
  • Outreach to students, parents, and faculty
  • Provided Clinical Supervision to master’s Level Clinicians

Coordinator of Student Relations

Columbia College Chicago
06.2006 - 01.2007
  • Served as an advocate for the student population
  • Worked to resolve student conflict and investigated conduct complaints
  • Referred students for resources both within Columbia College and the Chicago area when necessary
  • Crisis Intervention as needed

Intern

Juilliard Counseling Services
09.2005 - 05.2006
  • Conducted individual therapy for young adults from the music, dance, and drama divisions of The Juilliard School.
  • Conducted ten individual counseling sessions weekly for forty-five minutes each.
  • Completed resource directory for the Service, with focus on eating disorders and substance abuse resources available in Manhattan and surrounding boroughs.
  • Participated in a weekly continuous case seminar, presenting one client and following the progression of each session week by week.

Intern

East New York Family Academy
09.2004 - 05.2005
  • Conducted individual and group therapy for children’s grades 6-12 identified by teachers, administration or the Board of Education as being emotionally disturbed with a primarily African American and Latino population.
  • Conducted eight individual counseling sessions weekly for one hour each.
  • Conducted psycho-educational group therapy for boys and girls.
  • Initiated pupil personnel conferences with parents whose children were experiencing difficulties.

Education

Doctorate - Social Work

The University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
05-2027

Study Abroad Program -

London University
London, England

Doctorate - Social Work

The University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
05-2027

Master of Social Work -

New York University
New York, NY
05-2006

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill
05-1999

Skills

  • Treatment Planning
  • Crisis intervention
  • Relationship building
  • Integrated healthcare models
  • Multicultural competence
  • Community education
  • Psychoeducation
  • Electronic charting
  • Referral coordination
  • Positive patient experiences
  • Excellent communication
  • Diagnostic evaluation

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 10 staff members.
  • Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of DePaul University's Food Pantry.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Built Private Practice and expert in credentialing, negotiating with insurances panels, and coding/billing.

Affiliations

  • National Associate of Social Workers (NASW)
  • National Associate of Student Affairs Professionals (NASPA)
  • Higher Education Case Managers Association (HECMA)
  • America Student Personnel Association (ACPA)
  • NASW-North Carolina Chapter
  • NASW-South Carolina Chapter
  • CSWE
  • Psychotherapy Network

Certification

NC, SC, FL, WV, AL, NY

Awards

Student Affairs Professional of the Year- DePaul University-2013, Presidential Award DePaul University-2013, Adult Student Advocate of the year-2012, First Sun EAP Clinician of the Year-2019

Timeline

Therapist III

Novant Health
04.2024 - Current

Behavioral Health Therapist

Included Health/Dr. on Demand
09.2023 - 04.2024

Owner

Matthews Counseling & Psychotherapy
01.2022 - Current

Clinical Supervisor

Palmetto Counseling & Consulting Services, LLC
03.2018 - 03.2022

Staff Therapist

Windwood Family Services
09.2016 - 02.2018

Student Psychological Counselor

Borough of Manhattan Community College-City of New York
02.2016 - 07.2016

Clinical Supervisor

True Colors Bronx, LP
06.2015 - 02.2016

Psychotherapist

Ty Matthews, LCSW/Private Practice
11.2014 - 07.2016

Psychotherapist

Ty Matthews, LCSW/Private Practice
03.2010 - 10.2014

Assistant Dean of Students-Community Resources

DePaul University
08.2008 - 09.2013

Full Time Staff Therapist

Columbia College Chicago
02.2007 - 07.2008

Coordinator of Student Relations

Columbia College Chicago
06.2006 - 01.2007

Intern

Juilliard Counseling Services
09.2005 - 05.2006

Intern

East New York Family Academy
09.2004 - 05.2005

Doctorate - Social Work

The University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

Study Abroad Program -

London University

Doctorate - Social Work

The University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

Master of Social Work -

New York University

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of North Carolina

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