Whitney Blickenstaff
Breakthrough Counseling
Hagerstown ,MD
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience
Experienced with delivering therapeutic support in outpatient settings. Utilizes patient assessment and crisis intervention to foster client progress. Knowledge of developing individualized treatment plans and adapting strategies to meet evolving client needs.
Work History
Outpatient Therapist
9 Months- Conducted comprehensive clinical and diagnostic assessments to inform treatment strategies for clients' mental health and behavioral health needs
- Formulate diagnostic impressions and diagnoses based on clinical assessments and DSM-5 criteria
- Provide individual psychotherapy to clients experiencing a range of mental health and behavioral health concerns
- Treat mental health disorders and other conditions through evidence-based therapeutic interventions
- Delivered evidence-based treatment for behavioral health concerns, including substance use, addictive disorders, and co-occurring conditions, enhancing clients' recovery outcomes
- Created and executed individualized treatment plans, ensuring accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation to support ongoing client care
Outpatient Therapist
1 Year 4 Months- Provide individual therapy to clients of all ages, addressing a wide range of mental health concerns including trauma, anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges
- Facilitated therapy groups for adults and children, enhancing emotional regulation, social skills, and coping strategies
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and maintain a full caseload with accurate and timely documentation
- Coordinate care with prescribers and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure integrated, client-centered treatment
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans while maintaining full caseload and ensuring accurate, timely documentation
- Coordinated care with prescribers and interdisciplinary team members, ensuring integrated, client-centered treatment
- Participate in regular individual and group supervision to enhance clinical skills, receive feedback, and support ethical practice
Social Work Intern
9 Months- Provided individual therapy to clients in addiction treatment settings, focusing on trauma, substance use, and co-occurring mental health disorders
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments and developed client-centered treatment plans, enhancing client engagement and therapeutic outcomes under clinical supervision
- Applied evidence-based therapeutic techniques including CBT, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments and developed client-centered treatment plans under clinical supervision
- Collaborated with staff and leadership at contracted addiction treatment centers to ensure continuity of care and integrate treatment planning across multidisciplinary teams
- Participated in weekly supervision and case consultations to strengthen therapeutic skills and clinical judgment
- Delivered trauma-informed care, tailoring approaches to each client's background and recovery journey to foster trust and promote healing
Social Work Intern
9 Months- Provided case management services to clients experiencing homelessness, including individualized planning and follow-up
- Provided case management services to clients experiencing homelessness, including individualized planning and follow-up
- Facilitated client access to housing programs through application completion, documentation gathering, and advocacy
- Helped clients apply for rental assistance and navigate eviction prevention resources
- Guided clients in applying for rental assistance and navigating eviction prevention resources to secure stable housing
- Linked clients with local services and resources, including shelters, mental health care, substance use treatment, and employment support, to enhance overall well-being
- Maintained accurate, confidential client records and coordinated with other service providers to ensure continuity of care
- Worked closely with case managers and crisis staff to meet clients' urgent needs in a trauma-informed and empathetic manner
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
Education
Master Of Social Work
- Graduated with a 3.9 GPA
- Entered program on the advanced standing basis.
Bachelor Of Social Work
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude
- Dean's List
- Member of Phi Kappa Phi & Tau Sigma Honor Society
- Recognized as the most outstanding social work student of my class.
Associates In Human Services
- Received the most outstanding human services student award
- Made the Dean’s list
- Graduated with high honors
Associates In Liberal Arts
Skills
Clinical documentation
Motivational interviewing
Treatment Planning
Group therapy facilitation
Individual Therapy
Identifying client goals
Client engagement
Time management
Rapport building
Evidence-based practices
Certification
Licensed Master Social Worker, Maryland - 31656
Timeline
Outpatient Therapist
Breakthrough Counseling
11.2025 - CurrentRead More
Outpatient Therapist
The Mental Health Center Of Western Maryland
07.2024 - 11.2025Read More
Social Work Intern
Mindful Excellence
08.2023 - 05.2024Read More
Social Work Intern
Ready of Washington County
08.2022 - 05.2023Read More
Blue Ridge Community And Technical College
Associates In Liberal Arts
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Blueridge Community And Technical College
Associates In Human Services
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Shepherd University
Bachelor Of Social Work
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Salisbury University
Master Of Social Work
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