Heather DeSpain

Active LMFT in Kansas and M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy with TLMFT experience treating Individuals, Couples and Families (Under Clinical Supervision) in a wide variety of therapeutic settings, using proven Family Therapy theories and models for intervention and treatment of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders, within a Systemic Context. Some of the common models used, effectively, were Structural, Strategic, Bowenian, and Narrative approaches, Cognitive Behavioral, Emotionally Focused and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Business Owner/CEO at Brilliant Blonde Bookkeeping, LLC. (2021-04 – Present)

• Successfully oversee a team of Chartered Accountants to complete bookkeeping projects in an accurate and timely manner, to meet agreed upon deadlines
• Responsible for strategic direction of the company, including the marketing and sales of Bookkeeping Packages
• Deliver quality client and technology management, including use of various data protecting methods, for the highest level of security and confidentiality

Company Bookkeeper at Irvin Jacks, Men's Barber Spa (2010-12 – 2020-12)

Company Bookkeeper/Office Manager at Jim Palmer Company (2007-08 – 2010-10)

Site Coordinator Derby Middle School at Communities In Schools (CIS) (2006-08 – 2007-01)

• Planned and implemented programs and services for students/families at the school site
• Managed Caseload of 50 students and their families; documentation and data entry
• Coordinated Free Clothing Store, serving over 750, in collaboration Derby 6th Grade Ct.
• Recruited donors & volunteers; coordinated tutoring, mentoring and school-wide services
• Established and maintained lunchtime and after-school programs
• Directly supervised AmeriCorps and WSU Coop students completing their internships

Clinician at Communities In Schools (CIS) ComCare Campus Connections (2005-09 – 2006-07)

• Conducted psychosocial groups, serving over 80 students, in Wichita & surrounding areas
• Planned, implemented and evaluated the project at each of the school sites
• Collaborated with school/support staff on students' needs, including referrals for services
• Monitored, documented and evaluated student progress
• Maintained student case files and database
• Provided statistical reports to grant funders on a quarterly basis
• Conducted CIS staff training on mental health issues

Site Coordinator Marshall Middle School at Communities In Schools (CIS) (2004-08 – 2005-07)

• Developed, implemented and evaluated CIS programs and activities at the School Site
• Established and maintained caseload of 50 students/families
• Provided case management services (connected students/families with resources)
• Coordinated job shadow, tutoring, mentoring, community services & school-wide events
• Recruited, trained, placed and monitored volunteers at the school site
• Collaborated with school faculty, community service providers, media, local universities, business partners, SRS and non-profit organizations
• Completed student and program evaluation data, client, service & site management data

Student Therapist (Clinical Internship) at The Center on Family Living (2003-06 – 2004-06)

• Provided individual, couple and family therapy services under clinical supervision
• Collaborated with mental health and medical professionals, school faculty, child welfare agencies, probation/court officers and law enforcement to ensure quality client care
• Completed intakes, diagnostic assumptions using DSM IV, treatment plans, assessments and session reports
• Clinical case management & crisis management, client confidentiality and ethical practice

Supervisor (Clinical Internship) at The Wichita Children's Home Child Access Program (2003-06 – 2004-06)

• Closely supervised visits between non-custodial parent and child/children
• Monitored child/children's comfort level and terminated visits for non-compliance
• Coordinated with Child Access staff regarding issues surrounding court orders and status of visits through both written documentation and verbal communication

Student Therapist (Clinical Internship) at Kings Achievement Center (2004-03 – 2004-06)

• Provided individual therapy to male residents, ages 10-18, in JJA custody
• Completed intakes, diagnostic impressions, assessments, treat. plans and other reports
• Taught group members emotion management, coping and interpersonal skills while providing structure, discipline, consistency and follow through
• Collaborated with the KAC clinical team and staff on client care
• Facilitated weekly psychosocial groups and clinical case management services

Foster Care Worker at The Farm, Inc. (2001-09 – 2004-02)

• Successfully managed a caseload of children in foster home placements, including Crisis intervention
• Assisted in the recruitment and training of licensed care providers
• Inspected foster homes for KDHE and agency compliance of licensing regulations
• Placed therapeutic, diversion, temporary, emergency, and supportive family living CINCS and JO's in foster homes
• Conducted home visits, attended case planning conferences, court hearings, educational and mental health meetings
• Coordinated with child welfare agencies, mental health professionals, school staff and law enforcement

Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy – Friends University (2002-08 – 2004-07)

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – Wichita State University (1999 – 2001)