Yehudis Fromowitz, LCSW, RPT-S
Summary
Dynamic therapist with extensive experience in a wide range of play therapy modalities. Subject matter expert in play therapy theory and child development. Excels in utilizing evidence-based treatment with individual clients and building clinical skills in new therapists through individual supervision and targeted training programs. Expert in both clinical and organizational needs assessment. Reliable, adaptable and possesses strong communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner and Therapist
Yehudis Fromowitz LCSW Play Therapy, PC
11.2022 - Current
- Utilized emerging and evidence-based modalities to facilitate in-office play therapy sessions for child clients ages 3 - 12.
- Collaborated with teachers, physicians and other collaterals in child clients' lives to ensure that their environments provided as much support and carryover as possible for optimum psychosocial wellness.
- Supervised clinicians in their work with children and toward their RPT credential.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
School Social Worker and Play Therapist
Kiryas Joel School District
09.2009 - Current
- Enhanced student well-being by providing individual, dyadic and group counseling sessions addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
- Collaborated with teachers, support staff, administrators and parents to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
- Advocated for students at IEP, RTI and other related meetings.
- Developed and implemented professional development workshops for school staff and psychoeducational lectures for parents on topics related to social-emotional learning and mental health awareness.
- Maintained compliance with standards related to effective documentation, client confidentiality and adherence to policy.
Play Therapy Trainer
Mount Resources
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted informal needs assessments of staff clinicians to identify gaps in knowledge and skills related to clinical work with children.
- Developed and delivered monthly didactic and experiential training on foundational play therapy theory and skills.
Education
MSW - Social Work
New York University
New York, NY05-2008
Skills
- Clinical Assessment and Treatment Planning
- Individual and Dyadic Play Therapy
- Child Development
- Psychoeducation
- Collaboration with professionals and parents
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Training and Supervision
- Organizational Needs Assessment and Planning
Certification
- LCSW: NY and NJ
- RPT-S: Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor
Publications
Fromowitz, Y. (2013). Playing with words. Play Therapy Magazine, 8(3), pp 22-25.
Fromowitz, Y. (2017). Losing vision but gaining insight. Play Therapy Magazine, 12(4), pp 10-14.
Languages
Yiddish - fluent
American Sign Language - basic
Hebrew - elementary
Timeline
Owner and Therapist
Yehudis Fromowitz LCSW Play Therapy, PC
11.2022 - Current
Play Therapy Trainer
Mount Resources
08.2022 - 05.2023
School Social Worker and Play Therapist
Kiryas Joel School District
09.2009 - Current
- LCSW: NY and NJ
- RPT-S: Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor
MSW - Social Work
New York University
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