A.P. LaFare
MHC-LP & Intern Supervisor at Therapy Brooklyn- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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President's List - Winter 2020
Capella UniversityMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Contemporary Theory in Mental Health Counseling
Capella UniversityNov, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
President's List - Summer 2019
Capella UniversityNov, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
President's List - Spring 2019
Capella UniversityAug, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
President's List - Spring 2019
Capella UniversityAug, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Welleness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
ThresholdsApr, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Better Leader, Richer Life
CourseraApr, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
The Addicted Brain
CourseraAug, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Social Psychology
CourseraSep, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Therapy Brooklyn
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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MHC-LP & Intern Supervisor
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Feb 2021 - Present
• Provide individual counseling for adults and adolescents presenting with acute disorders • Provide couples counseling for partners who present challenges with communication, fidelity, and compatibility • Support clients using reality therapy, solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, and generational healing via ancestral work and reclamation • Complete session notes and treatment plans according to polices outlined by insurance companies • Facilitate weekly group supervision for interns within the practice to further expand fieldwork experiences and professional development • Create online content on topics such as mental health and identity while integrating relevant pop culture references Show less
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Vibrant Emotional Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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300 - 400 Employee
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Peer Support Supervisor
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Jun 2020 - Apr 2022
• Provided individual supervision for up to 15 staff members to assess skills and provide effective support • Provided administrative oversight to direct reports to ensure attendance, productivity, and compliance with meeting and training requirements • Maintained responsibility for meeting service levels and operations • Completed monthly reports as indicated for quality improvement and operations • Collaborated with program leadership to ensure efficient dissemination of policy and program changes Show less
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Beanstalk Academy
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Family Community Partnership Specialist
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Aug 2019 - Jan 2020
• Worked with a network of four early head start and head start centers in the south and north Bronx • Facilitated family involvement through monthly committee meetings • Facilitated relationships and partnerships with community social and mental health services within the neighborhood • Established Policy Council cabinet geared toward the governance of involved centers • Constructed and maintained calendar events regarding family engagement events and meetings • Worked with a network of four early head start and head start centers in the south and north Bronx • Facilitated family involvement through monthly committee meetings • Facilitated relationships and partnerships with community social and mental health services within the neighborhood • Established Policy Council cabinet geared toward the governance of involved centers • Constructed and maintained calendar events regarding family engagement events and meetings
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Thresholds
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Peer Leader
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Jul 2017 - Aug 2019
• Provided group and individual supervision for up to four staff members • Oversaw a drop-in center dedicated to supporting clients with co-occurring diagnoses in recovery • Incorporated peer-led recovery services, coaching, and modeling to support clients • Facilitated groups to develop and strengthen interpersonal skills and communication • Collaborated with external community agencies to develop quality services to meet client needs • Developed strategies to improve client relations with staff and other community partners • Conducted annual staff evaluation to support specific goals and objectives for success Show less
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Haymarket Center
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Case Manager
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Feb 2017 - Jul 2017
• Supported up to 15 patients with co-occurring diagnoses mandated through child protective services • Completed assessments and service plans to provide and assess efficacy of treatment • Assisted in connecting patients to interdisciplinary teams to further explore needs • Maintained DASA and CARF compliance through documentation and unit policies • Supported up to 15 patients with co-occurring diagnoses mandated through child protective services • Completed assessments and service plans to provide and assess efficacy of treatment • Assisted in connecting patients to interdisciplinary teams to further explore needs • Maintained DASA and CARF compliance through documentation and unit policies
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JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Bank Teller
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Sep 2015 - Feb 2017
• Greeted customers by providing exceptional customer service • Understood and implemented policies, procedures, and laws governed by the FDIC • Completed customer deposits, withdrawals, and transfers • Explained bank services and policies, and procedures • Greeted customers by providing exceptional customer service • Understood and implemented policies, procedures, and laws governed by the FDIC • Completed customer deposits, withdrawals, and transfers • Explained bank services and policies, and procedures
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Starbucks
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Barista
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Sep 2013 - Dec 2016
• Used work environment and customer as cues to assist them in determining their needs • Operated cash registers and credit card machines • Assisted customers in making cost effective decisions • Educated customers by presenting, explaining, and demonstrating products and menu selections • Provided handcrafted beverages, delectable food, and fine spirits and wine • Used work environment and customer as cues to assist them in determining their needs • Operated cash registers and credit card machines • Assisted customers in making cost effective decisions • Educated customers by presenting, explaining, and demonstrating products and menu selections • Provided handcrafted beverages, delectable food, and fine spirits and wine
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Bradley University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Manager
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Oct 2011 - May 2013
• Interviewed, trained, scheduled, and managed 30 students and three locations • Handled resetting cash drawers and oversaw safe activity • Completed weekly payroll spreadsheet • Interviewed, trained, scheduled, and managed 30 students and three locations • Handled resetting cash drawers and oversaw safe activity • Completed weekly payroll spreadsheet
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GenderJUST
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Chicago, IL
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Community Organizer/Activist
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Jun 2010 - Sep 2011
• Organized workshops and worked with other groups to promote health and safety awareness • Created and launched campaigns geared towards the greatest needs of the community • Visited Chicago Public schools and met with officials to develop strategies on how to deal with bullying • Organized workshops and worked with other groups to promote health and safety awareness • Created and launched campaigns geared towards the greatest needs of the community • Visited Chicago Public schools and met with officials to develop strategies on how to deal with bullying
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Education
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Capella University
Master of Science - MS, Clinical Mental Health Counseling -
Bradley University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology
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