Alannah McCarthy-Slimak
Therapist at Behavioral Health Services of Greater Cleveland and Medina- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional
Evergreen CertificationsMay, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Telehealth Mental Health Provider
Evergreen CertificationsMay, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist BoardOct, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist (CCBT)
Cleveland Center for Cognitive TherapyMar, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
LIcensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor
Ohio Chemical Dependency BoardApr, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider
Menta Health Integrative Medicine InstituteFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Behavioral Health Services of Greater Cleveland and Medina
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Therapist
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May 2022 - Present
I work full-time within a group private therapy practice. I utilize an eclectic approach tailored to each client, drawing from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Hypnotherapy, and Integrative Mental Health. My specialties there include trauma, anxiety, and addiction, but I also work with many more issues. I work full-time within a group private therapy practice. I utilize an eclectic approach tailored to each client, drawing from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Hypnotherapy, and Integrative Mental Health. My specialties there include trauma, anxiety, and addiction, but I also work with many more issues.
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Therapist
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Dec 2019 - Jun 2022
I am a therapist at a holistic, private therapy practice in Westlake, Ohio. I conduct individual therapy for a variety of mood, anxiety, trauma, and substance use disorders. I am a therapist at a holistic, private therapy practice in Westlake, Ohio. I conduct individual therapy for a variety of mood, anxiety, trauma, and substance use disorders.
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Treatment Counselor
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Mar 2016 - Sep 2021
I work within the Adult Outpatient Department at CHC Addiction Services, providing both individual, and group aftercare therapy for chemical dependency and dual-diagnosis. My patients include those who are participating within Medically-Assisted Treatment, those who are referred through a third-party (Court system or Children's Services,) and self-referral. In-general, I use a Cognitive Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing approach within my treatment. I work within the Adult Outpatient Department at CHC Addiction Services, providing both individual, and group aftercare therapy for chemical dependency and dual-diagnosis. My patients include those who are participating within Medically-Assisted Treatment, those who are referred through a third-party (Court system or Children's Services,) and self-referral. In-general, I use a Cognitive Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing approach within my treatment.
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Oriana House, Inc.
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Non-profit Organizations
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300 - 400 Employee
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Chemical Dependency Treatment Counselor/Senior Counselor
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Sep 2013 - Feb 2016
I conducted both group and individual therapy, at outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Treatment levels. While at Oriana House, I worked within a variety of programs, including the "Multiple Offender Program," for multiple OVI charges, the Vivitrol Treatment Program at "Rigel Recovery Services," and administering chemical dependency assessments. I also supervised some entry-level clinicians. I conducted both group and individual therapy, at outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Treatment levels. While at Oriana House, I worked within a variety of programs, including the "Multiple Offender Program," for multiple OVI charges, the Vivitrol Treatment Program at "Rigel Recovery Services," and administering chemical dependency assessments. I also supervised some entry-level clinicians.
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Advanced Practicum Trainee
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Jan 2013 - Aug 2013
I treated individual clients as a licensed professional counselor within an advanced practicum at The University of Akron's Clinic for Individual and Family Counseling. This was conducted as part of the requirements for the PhD. "Counselor Education and Supervision," program. I treated individual clients as a licensed professional counselor within an advanced practicum at The University of Akron's Clinic for Individual and Family Counseling. This was conducted as part of the requirements for the PhD. "Counselor Education and Supervision," program.
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The University of Akron
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Doctoral Graduate Assistant
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Aug 2012 - May 2013
Assisted professors, Dr. Hartung and Dr. Jordan within The University of Akron's department of counseling with research and the implementation of a CBT and Chemical Dependency Certification program.
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Senior Testing Monitor
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Jan 2009 - Aug 2012
Proctored undergraduate students, and supervised undergraduate testing monitors.
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Mature Services
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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Clinical Trainee
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May 2011 - Dec 2011
Treated middle-aged and elderly clients for substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. Treatment consisted of both individual and group counseling at outpatient, and Intensive Outpatient levels-of-care. Treated middle-aged and elderly clients for substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. Treatment consisted of both individual and group counseling at outpatient, and Intensive Outpatient levels-of-care.
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Education
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2008 - 2011
The University of Akron
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Community Counseling -
2004 - 2008
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theatre, History -
2002 - 2004
The Interlochen Arts Academy
High School Diploma -
2006 -
The British-American Drama Academy
Theatre/Theater
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