Experience

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  Mosaic Community Services; Chesapeake Connections

  • Baltimore, Maryland

  • Psychotherapist

    • Oct 2015 - Nov 2018
    • Baltimore, Maryland

    Provided Individual Psychotherapy (through the use of evidence based and Expressive/ Creative/ Experiential Modalities) to help Clients of Chesapeake Connections overcome obstacles related to histories of S/A, and Persistent, Chronic Mental Health concerns.Developed, planned, and facilitated a 30 member Social Skills Group to help Clientsprogress toward and succeed in achieving a life of independence, connection, and fulfillment. Coordinated care with Program Director, Three Treatment Teams (30 Case Managers), and an Interdisciplinary Treatment Team to ensure that each Client was provided with exceptional care.

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  Man-Alive, Inc./ The Lane Treatment Center

  • Baltimore, Md.

  • Addictions Counselor/ Psychotherapist

    • Jan 2007 - Jan 2014
    • Baltimore, Md.

    Man-Alive, Inc./ The Lane Treatment Center Clinical Counselor Baltimore, Maryland June 2007 –Jan 2014 Provided individual and group therapy for 60 adult clients of Man-Alive, Inc./ The Lane Treatment Center. Obtained/maintained insurance authorizations to provide continued mental health care to clients. Developed/updated individualized treatment plans, and collaborated with clients to help them achieve stated goals.Provided referrals to community resources, social services, and in-patientt care.Participated as member of treatment team, and collaborated with medical and clinical colleagues to develop case conceptualizations, advocate in clients'​ beat interest, and discuss interventions to further client's progress in treatment/recovery.Facilitated depression, anxiety, and dual diagnosis groups.Developed and facilitated "Relax and Create" group, and utilized relaxation techniques, meditation, guided imageries, and creative therapeutic projects to provide experiential therapy to clients.

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  Harcourt Brace Publishing, Express Financial Services, Velocity Express, Sunlight Foods

  • Miami, Fl. / Baltimore, Md.

  • Account Executive

    • Jun 1996 - Aug 2003
    • Miami, Fl. / Baltimore, Md.

    Developed large account base, and maintained existing customers for several major corporations.Collaborated with sales and operations executives to ensure delivery of consistent, quality products and services. Developed excellent professional/interpersonal skills, Gained experience in relationship development/retention, public speaking, and successful negotiation.