Blended Care Mental Health Therapist

• Feb 2023 - Present

Licensed Telehealth Therapist/ EAP services

• Jan 2021 - Mar 2023

I provide clinically appropriate short-term outpatient care using evidence- based treatment to Lyra Health clients, subject to any sponsoring company’s visit limits and generally expected to be delivered via a standard 45-50 minute “therapy hour” at a frequency of no more than once a week, and completed within a reasonable time frame consistent with short-term care for any client issue. I conduct therapy according to the laws of North Carolina, on a HIPAA- compliant video platform, (ii)… Show more I provide clinically appropriate short-term outpatient care using evidence- based treatment to Lyra Health clients, subject to any sponsoring company’s visit limits and generally expected to be delivered via a standard 45-50 minute “therapy hour” at a frequency of no more than once a week, and completed within a reasonable time frame consistent with short-term care for any client issue. I conduct therapy according to the laws of North Carolina, on a HIPAA- compliant video platform, (ii) prior to providing therapy, secure informed client consent in writing that includes information about video therapy (and includes any other information you are required to provide to clients prior to rendering remote, technology-assisted services.

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

• Jun 2018 - Present

Private Practice-Mental Health Therapy We’ll help untangle your thoughts, get in touch with the strongest parts of your inner being, and get back to living life on your own terms. Maybe you find yourself living too much in the past, or too much in the future. Maybe you want to be a better partner, feel optimistic about the future again, and feel like the person you have always imagined yourself to be. Through therapy, we look at ways in which your thoughts and beliefs shape your entire… Show more Private Practice-Mental Health Therapy We’ll help untangle your thoughts, get in touch with the strongest parts of your inner being, and get back to living life on your own terms. Maybe you find yourself living too much in the past, or too much in the future. Maybe you want to be a better partner, feel optimistic about the future again, and feel like the person you have always imagined yourself to be. Through therapy, we look at ways in which your thoughts and beliefs shape your entire reality, often negatively and unrealistically. In every journey, you need a guide. A guide to navigate the stresses inherent in everyday life. If worry is taking over your life, we can help. Sometimes days turn into months filled with stressful challenges and negative thoughts that chip away at our ability to cope and function. Left unchecked, anxiety turns us into someone we don’t recognize anymore—with a hair trigger that seems to explode into irritation or dissolve into uncontrollable sadness. You’ll meet with your therapist at intervals that work for you and your situation. We’ll help you get unstuck and give you the tools you need to thrive! We believe your time matters. Online therapy is a convenient, seamless experience that connects you with a highly-qualified therapist from the comfort of your office, home, or wherever your travels take you. Show less Private Practice-Mental Health Therapy We’ll help untangle your thoughts, get in touch with the strongest parts of your inner being, and get back to living life on your own terms. Maybe you find yourself living too much in the past, or too much in the future. Maybe you want to be a better partner, feel optimistic about the future again, and feel like the person you have always imagined yourself to be. Through therapy, we look at ways in which your thoughts and beliefs shape your entire… Show more Private Practice-Mental Health Therapy We’ll help untangle your thoughts, get in touch with the strongest parts of your inner being, and get back to living life on your own terms. Maybe you find yourself living too much in the past, or too much in the future. Maybe you want to be a better partner, feel optimistic about the future again, and feel like the person you have always imagined yourself to be. Through therapy, we look at ways in which your thoughts and beliefs shape your entire reality, often negatively and unrealistically. In every journey, you need a guide. A guide to navigate the stresses inherent in everyday life. If worry is taking over your life, we can help. Sometimes days turn into months filled with stressful challenges and negative thoughts that chip away at our ability to cope and function. Left unchecked, anxiety turns us into someone we don’t recognize anymore—with a hair trigger that seems to explode into irritation or dissolve into uncontrollable sadness. You’ll meet with your therapist at intervals that work for you and your situation. We’ll help you get unstuck and give you the tools you need to thrive! We believe your time matters. Online therapy is a convenient, seamless experience that connects you with a highly-qualified therapist from the comfort of your office, home, or wherever your travels take you. Show less

Licensed Mental Health Therapist/ EAP Services

• Nov 2022 - Jan 2023

Provide clinically appropriate short-term Mental Health Therapy using evidence- based treatment to Spring Health clients, that are some of the largest U.S. based companies, subject to any sponsoring company’s visit limits and generally expected to be delivered via a standard 45-50 minute “therapy hour” at a frequency of no more than once a week, and completed within a reasonable time frame consistent with short-term care for any client issue. I conduct therapy in-Person and via… Show more Provide clinically appropriate short-term Mental Health Therapy using evidence- based treatment to Spring Health clients, that are some of the largest U.S. based companies, subject to any sponsoring company’s visit limits and generally expected to be delivered via a standard 45-50 minute “therapy hour” at a frequency of no more than once a week, and completed within a reasonable time frame consistent with short-term care for any client issue. I conduct therapy in-Person and via TeleHealth according to the laws of North Carolina, on a HIPAAcompliant video platform, (ii) prior to providing therapy, secure informed client consent in writing that includes information about video therapy (and includes any other information you are required to provide to clients prior to rendering remote, technology-assisted service Show less Provide clinically appropriate short-term Mental Health Therapy using evidence- based treatment to Spring Health clients, that are some of the largest U.S. based companies, subject to any sponsoring company’s visit limits and generally expected to be delivered via a standard 45-50 minute “therapy hour” at a frequency of no more than once a week, and completed within a reasonable time frame consistent with short-term care for any client issue. I conduct therapy in-Person and via… Show more Provide clinically appropriate short-term Mental Health Therapy using evidence- based treatment to Spring Health clients, that are some of the largest U.S. based companies, subject to any sponsoring company’s visit limits and generally expected to be delivered via a standard 45-50 minute “therapy hour” at a frequency of no more than once a week, and completed within a reasonable time frame consistent with short-term care for any client issue. I conduct therapy in-Person and via TeleHealth according to the laws of North Carolina, on a HIPAAcompliant video platform, (ii) prior to providing therapy, secure informed client consent in writing that includes information about video therapy (and includes any other information you are required to provide to clients prior to rendering remote, technology-assisted service Show less

Emergency Department- TelePsychiatry

• Apr 2017 - Jan 2023

Conduct assessments and psychological/psychiatric prescreens on patients in Mental Health and Substance Abuse crises arriving to ED using criteria established by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association. Provide behavioral health services and critical incident sessions to emotionally disturbed, mentally ill and chemically dependent individuals, both adult and pediatric patients. Responsible for conducting the appropriate clinical screening for… Show more Conduct assessments and psychological/psychiatric prescreens on patients in Mental Health and Substance Abuse crises arriving to ED using criteria established by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association. Provide behavioral health services and critical incident sessions to emotionally disturbed, mentally ill and chemically dependent individuals, both adult and pediatric patients. Responsible for conducting the appropriate clinical screening for potential admission or service line use. Assess and implement the care plan and crisis intervention for high-risk patients (i.e. suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, aggressive) uses appropriate skills and assessments. Complete Involuntary Commitment Paperwork, submit to Magistrate’s Office for approval. Provides patients at discharge with follow up Outpatient Mental Health care and Psychiatric appointments for medication management for 45 days. Put together Discharge Plan for BH patients. Collaborate with ED Physicians and TeleHealth Psychiatrists to achieve the best treatment recommendation for patients. I have been providing consistent, high quality consultations to Emergency Department providers (MDs, PAs, NPs, etc) regarding worksite issues at my current job with Atrium Health in TelePsychiatry Department to coordinate onsite interventions for critical incidents with acute patients. I collaborate with a team of professionals in a way that supports a positive clinical outcome and continuity of care for all members. Show less Conduct assessments and psychological/psychiatric prescreens on patients in Mental Health and Substance Abuse crises arriving to ED using criteria established by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association. Provide behavioral health services and critical incident sessions to emotionally disturbed, mentally ill and chemically dependent individuals, both adult and pediatric patients. Responsible for conducting the appropriate clinical screening for… Show more Conduct assessments and psychological/psychiatric prescreens on patients in Mental Health and Substance Abuse crises arriving to ED using criteria established by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association. Provide behavioral health services and critical incident sessions to emotionally disturbed, mentally ill and chemically dependent individuals, both adult and pediatric patients. Responsible for conducting the appropriate clinical screening for potential admission or service line use. Assess and implement the care plan and crisis intervention for high-risk patients (i.e. suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, aggressive) uses appropriate skills and assessments. Complete Involuntary Commitment Paperwork, submit to Magistrate’s Office for approval. Provides patients at discharge with follow up Outpatient Mental Health care and Psychiatric appointments for medication management for 45 days. Put together Discharge Plan for BH patients. Collaborate with ED Physicians and TeleHealth Psychiatrists to achieve the best treatment recommendation for patients. I have been providing consistent, high quality consultations to Emergency Department providers (MDs, PAs, NPs, etc) regarding worksite issues at my current job with Atrium Health in TelePsychiatry Department to coordinate onsite interventions for critical incidents with acute patients. I collaborate with a team of professionals in a way that supports a positive clinical outcome and continuity of care for all members. Show less

Mental Health Therapist

• Sep 2014 - Apr 2017

Assessed and implements the crisis plan and crisis intervention for high-risk patients (i.e. suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, aggressive) uses appropriate skills and assessments. Delivered mental health treatment via individual therapy and group therapy. Completed comprehensive clinical mental health and substance abuse assessments. Provided emergency services and crisis interventions. Facilitated inpatient placements as needed. Created pre/mid/post self assessments for CBT group… Show more Assessed and implements the crisis plan and crisis intervention for high-risk patients (i.e. suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, aggressive) uses appropriate skills and assessments. Delivered mental health treatment via individual therapy and group therapy. Completed comprehensive clinical mental health and substance abuse assessments. Provided emergency services and crisis interventions. Facilitated inpatient placements as needed. Created pre/mid/post self assessments for CBT group program. Led "Mood Management" Groups and co-led DBT program Participated in case management Ensured professional and proper documentation within an EHR; completed TARS Demonstrates effective decision making in a rapid paced environment with attention to detail utilizing logical and appropriate clinical judgment. Conducted assessments and psychosocial evaluations on patients using criteria established by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association. Maintained current knowledge/level of expertise in area of specialty and various treatment modalities. Identifies and worked to resolve barriers to patients seeking and receiving behavioral health services. Documented relevant assessment and progress updates in the medical record according to departmental standards. Experienced in working with LGBTQ Community and AIDS patients. Show less Assessed and implements the crisis plan and crisis intervention for high-risk patients (i.e. suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, aggressive) uses appropriate skills and assessments. Delivered mental health treatment via individual therapy and group therapy. Completed comprehensive clinical mental health and substance abuse assessments. Provided emergency services and crisis interventions. Facilitated inpatient placements as needed. Created pre/mid/post self assessments for CBT group… Show more Assessed and implements the crisis plan and crisis intervention for high-risk patients (i.e. suicidal, homicidal, psychotic, aggressive) uses appropriate skills and assessments. Delivered mental health treatment via individual therapy and group therapy. Completed comprehensive clinical mental health and substance abuse assessments. Provided emergency services and crisis interventions. Facilitated inpatient placements as needed. Created pre/mid/post self assessments for CBT group program. Led "Mood Management" Groups and co-led DBT program Participated in case management Ensured professional and proper documentation within an EHR; completed TARS Demonstrates effective decision making in a rapid paced environment with attention to detail utilizing logical and appropriate clinical judgment. Conducted assessments and psychosocial evaluations on patients using criteria established by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association. Maintained current knowledge/level of expertise in area of specialty and various treatment modalities. Identifies and worked to resolve barriers to patients seeking and receiving behavioral health services. Documented relevant assessment and progress updates in the medical record according to departmental standards. Experienced in working with LGBTQ Community and AIDS patients. Show less

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

• Jan 2006 - Sep 2014

-Provide case management coordination services to include assessment, planning, monitoring, advocacy and intervention to enable persons with disabilities to achieve and maintain competitive employment -Documented individual clients'progress towards treatment goals, participated in case analysis and treatment plan meetings with fellow staff members. -Be a liaison between adolescents (16-22), their families and community-based agencies + employers -Provide counseling and monitoring of… Show more -Provide case management coordination services to include assessment, planning, monitoring, advocacy and intervention to enable persons with disabilities to achieve and maintain competitive employment -Documented individual clients'progress towards treatment goals, participated in case analysis and treatment plan meetings with fellow staff members. -Be a liaison between adolescents (16-22), their families and community-based agencies + employers -Provide counseling and monitoring of students determined eligible for services; serve as primary vocational contact person between school and home -Hold parent/student/community provider conferences when necessary to review evaluations -Collect and review all educational and psycho-educational evaluations and testing submitted by Union County Public Schools as well as by contracting psychologists Show less -Provide case management coordination services to include assessment, planning, monitoring, advocacy and intervention to enable persons with disabilities to achieve and maintain competitive employment -Documented individual clients'progress towards treatment goals, participated in case analysis and treatment plan meetings with fellow staff members. -Be a liaison between adolescents (16-22), their families and community-based agencies + employers -Provide counseling and monitoring of… Show more -Provide case management coordination services to include assessment, planning, monitoring, advocacy and intervention to enable persons with disabilities to achieve and maintain competitive employment -Documented individual clients'progress towards treatment goals, participated in case analysis and treatment plan meetings with fellow staff members. -Be a liaison between adolescents (16-22), their families and community-based agencies + employers -Provide counseling and monitoring of students determined eligible for services; serve as primary vocational contact person between school and home -Hold parent/student/community provider conferences when necessary to review evaluations -Collect and review all educational and psycho-educational evaluations and testing submitted by Union County Public Schools as well as by contracting psychologists Show less

Counselor- Intern

• Aug 2005 - Apr 2006

-Provided services that revolved around empowering and assisting individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (primarily schizophrenia) and other co-occurring disorders (primarily intellectual and developmental disabilities) -Assessed clients' mood, mental health status and conducted individual counseling sessions -Advocated for clients' rights and protection under IDEA and provided case management services -Led a therapy group for clients with anger issues -Provided services that revolved around empowering and assisting individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (primarily schizophrenia) and other co-occurring disorders (primarily intellectual and developmental disabilities) -Assessed clients' mood, mental health status and conducted individual counseling sessions -Advocated for clients' rights and protection under IDEA and provided case management services -Led a therapy group for clients with anger issues

Practicum Intern

• Jan 2005 - Jun 2005

-Conducted weekly individual therapy sessions with senior adults diagnosed with a variety of disorders, including but not limited to Dementia and Alzheimer's -Maintained a caseload of approximately 6-8 weekly clients -Conducted weekly individual therapy sessions with senior adults diagnosed with a variety of disorders, including but not limited to Dementia and Alzheimer's -Maintained a caseload of approximately 6-8 weekly clients