Lashauna Cutts
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Credentials
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
ASWB - Association of Social Work BoardsSep, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Nema Health
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Clinical Director
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Jun 2023 - Present
Nema Health is a survivor and clinician led virtual center for PTSD & trauma care. Our mission is to guide trauma survivors at every step of their healing journey with high quality, evidence-based treatment. Nema Health is a survivor and clinician led virtual center for PTSD & trauma care. Our mission is to guide trauma survivors at every step of their healing journey with high quality, evidence-based treatment.
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Marymount School of New York
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Upper School Counselor
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Sep 2022 - Jun 2023
Collaborated closely with department Heads and Head Mistress, parents, and external mental health providers regarding the emotional well-being of students. Provided counseling; managed psychiatric emergencies and medical leaves; provided appropriate referrals to external psychological services; consulted with parents regarding child social emotional well-being; facilitated parenting workshops and faculty workshops; assisted in the interpretation of neuropsychological reports and educational planning for students who required accommodations. Taught guidance/health classes; co-moderated Peer Assisted Leaders (PAL) program. Show less
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Yale University School of Medicine
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United States
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
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Mar 2018 - Aug 2022
In partnership with VA Connecticut HealthCare System (VACT), selected as Voluntary Assistant Professor of Psychiatry for Yale University School of Medicine and the Graduate School. Supervise 2 Yale Psychiatry Residents in individual/ group/ conjoint/ family therapy each academic year. In partnership with VA Connecticut HealthCare System (VACT), selected as Voluntary Assistant Professor of Psychiatry for Yale University School of Medicine and the Graduate School. Supervise 2 Yale Psychiatry Residents in individual/ group/ conjoint/ family therapy each academic year.
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Behavioral heath and Wellness Solutions of CT
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Connecticut, United States
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Therapist
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Mar 2018 - Aug 2022
Provided individual, family, and couple’s psychotherapy weekly to clients with complicated mental health and psychosocial stressors. Worked collaborative with DCF, school systems, medication providers, and case managers to ensure continuity of care to each client as warranted. Provided individual, family, and couple’s psychotherapy weekly to clients with complicated mental health and psychosocial stressors. Worked collaborative with DCF, school systems, medication providers, and case managers to ensure continuity of care to each client as warranted.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Staff Therapist and Supervising Clinician
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Aug 2012 - Aug 2022
Supervisory Social Worker who provided direct patient care, supervision, consultation, educational opportunities, and program development in the service of Veterans and their families. Treated a range of trauma-related, anxiety, mood, and substance use disorders with psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral clinical concepts (CPT; Prolonged Exposure; Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, DBT). Supervised 2 LCSW clinicians. Chaired the Social Justice Committee within the Social Work Service. Show less
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Jewish Child Care Association of New York
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Apr 2010 - Jun 2012
Provided vision, leadership, and administrative direction at Gateways, a residential treatment program for commercially sexually exploited females, aged 12-18. Supervised clinical, milieu, and recreational staff. Maintained census in the division; maintained external relationships with police departments, State and City child welfare agencies, probation, legal services, funders, and service providers. Created the 3Rs- a three phase model of 1 year of treatment at Gateways. Gateways featured twice in Nicholas Kristof’s coverage of sex trafficking in the New York Times. Show less
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The Salvation Army
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Social Worker
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Sep 2009 - Apr 2010
Created Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re Housing Program tools that met Housing Urban Development guidelines. Completed psychosocial assessments with families weekly, developed Housing Recovery Plan and Financial Recovery Plans. Created Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re Housing Program tools that met Housing Urban Development guidelines. Completed psychosocial assessments with families weekly, developed Housing Recovery Plan and Financial Recovery Plans.
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Jewish Child Care Association of New York
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Independent Living/ Permanency Specialist
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May 2002 - May 2007
Supervised delivery of Independent Living (IL) and vocational services to approximately 175 foster youth on a Residential Treatment Center Campus. Supervised IL/Permanency Counselor, Managed $92,K budget. Facilitated youth leadership through youth empowerment groups and strategic involvement of youth at every level of planning for IL workshops, cultural, educational, and recreational activities. Supervised delivery of Independent Living (IL) and vocational services to approximately 175 foster youth on a Residential Treatment Center Campus. Supervised IL/Permanency Counselor, Managed $92,K budget. Facilitated youth leadership through youth empowerment groups and strategic involvement of youth at every level of planning for IL workshops, cultural, educational, and recreational activities.
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Education
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2007 - 2009
Smith College
Master of Social Work - MSW, Clinical Social Work -
1998 - 2002
Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science and African American Studies
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