Licensed Marital & Family Therapist/Art Therapist - CENTERED, Individual & Family Counseling - Los Angeles, CA
(2015-10)
- Provide individual, couples and family psychotherapy in a private group practice setting.
- Specialize in working with LGBTQ clients, substance abuse issues and 12-step recovery.
- Develop art therapy directives and incorporate into individual treatment plans.
- Supervise clinicians collecting hours toward art therapy registration.
Primary Therapist - MUSE Treatment - Los Angeles, CA
(2018-11 - 2019-02)
- Worked with clients in detox, residential and intensive outpatient programs.
- Incorporated recovery oriented expressive art therapy interventions into group curriculum.
- Facilitated individual, family and group sessions to clients in various stages of recovery.
- Completed all required documentation in Kipu EHR per agency guidelines.
Primary Therapist - KLEAN Treatment Center IOP - West Hollywood, CA
(2018-08 - 2018-11)
- Provided individual and group therapy to clients in recovery from substance abuse.
- Collaborated with treatment team to implement expressive art therapy directives.
- Incorporated LGBTQ affirmative groups and material into program curriculum.
- Contributed knowledge of 12 step programs to clinical team and clients in treatment.
Therapist II - Didi Hirsch MHS, Child & Family Division - Los Angeles, CA
(2011-08 - 2015-01)
- Supervised MFT and art therapy interns working towards licensure.
- Initiated, developed and conducted the site's first art therapy group for LGBTQ youth.
- Provided individual, group and school-based therapy to caseload of 25+.
- Completed assessments, treatment plans and progress notes in compliance with DMH.
Senior Therapist - Gay & Lesbian Adolescent Social Services (G.L.A.S.S.) - Los Angeles, CA
(2006-06 - 2009-02)
- Trained new clinical staff on DMH paperwork and GLASS policies/procedures.
- Managed caseload of 6-12 clients, requiring Assessment, CCCP and progress notes.
- Provided group psychotherapy/art therapy to high risk LGBTQ youth, ages 12-19.
- Developed activity/expressive therapy groups and group schedule for program.
Activity Director - Sherman Oaks Hospital, PHP - Sherman Oaks, CA
(2002-10 - 2006-02)
- Trained MFT/ATR Trainees in various group techniques and daily group notes.
- Developed and coordinated activity therapy groups and special events for program.
- Managed caseload of 8-12 clients, requiring treatment planning and documentation.
- Provided group and individual therapy/art therapy to critically mentally ill adults.
