melinda clark

* Lead individual and couples counseling therapy sessions through a therapeutic orientation that matches the client * Explore client * s unconscious drives, emotions, and triggers while implementing effective coping skills * Attend monthly networking events to promote the practice while developing long term and meaningful business relationships * Participate in biweekly supervisor sessions with a licensed supervisor in efforts to enrich treatment plans * Previous administrative duties consisted of: conducted clinical intake assessments via phone, matched incoming clients with therapists, and engaged in outreach opportunities

* Assess and collaboratively work with each client and treatment team on aftercare needs for a safe discharge * Lead process and psycho-educational groups and individual sessions with adults and adolescents who struggle with substance use and mental health * Work with each client and their family within the context of marriage and family systems * Assess and document clients * mental health through Biopsychosocials, psycho-educational and process groups, and family sessions * Identify and implement individualized cognitive and behavioral treatment plans increasing emotional awareness

* Led individual talk therapy sessions through a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy theoretical orientation * Explored client * s unconscious drives through a Psychodynamic theoretical orientation * Implemented measurable interventions and created and carried out treatment plans in efforts to meet treatment goals * Conducted intake and diagnostic interviews in efforts to identify triggers, coping skills, and areas to be addressed in treatment plans * Administrative duties consisted of: answering telephones, completing telephone screenings, scheduling appointments, collecting fees, and maintaining electronic client files

* Identified and scored common parenting and psychological challenges experienced by fathers * Measured effectiveness of current community resources and identified helpful resources in efforts of implementation * Transcribed fathers * opinions and challenges from focus groups

Miami Mastermind is a peer consultation and networking group for therapist in private practice. Our members meet twice a month. Once to engage in peer consultation and the second time for an educational experience to enhance their entrepreneurial skills. If you are interested in joining, please send a message to apply!

* Life * s challenges and Miami * s social pressures, can leave us feeling depressed, anxious, abusing substances, engaging in dysfunctional relationships, or stressed. I specialize in working with people who are experiencing Miami * s societal pressures, resulting in excessive behaviors, and teens challenged with a learning difference.