Kevin Cassella
Brookhaven,PA
Summary
Licensed professional counselor with extensive experience in the mental health field, specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and individuals facing substance use disorders. Proven expertise in various levels of care, including Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and outpatient settings, ensures a comprehensive approach to client needs. Specialized training enables effective addressing of the unique challenges faced by diverse populations. Committed to fostering resilience and promoting mental well-being through compassionate and tailored counseling strategies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IOP Therapist
Sanare Today
Kennett Square, PA
04.2022 - Current
- Run adolescent MH group therapy for adolescent clients (primarily), adults, and clients substance use disorders
- Complete treatment plans with clients based off of current needs
- Run family therapy with clients and families
- Maintain and update client charts in a timely manner
- Complete intakes with clients and families to determine appropriate level of care
IOP/PHP Therapist
The Light Program
Paoli, PA
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Run co-occurring group therapy for adolescent clients
- Complete treatment plans with clients based off of current needs
- Run family therapy with clients and families
- Maintain and update client charts in a timely manner
- Complete intakes with clients and families to determine appropriate level of care
Outpatient Therapist
The Wedge
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Conduct individual and family therapy sessions with children, adolescent, adult population
- Complete personalized treatment plans for client
- Complete and update clinical assessments as needed
- Attend individual and group supervision weekly
- Provide clients with community resources
Child/Adult Therapist
FMA Professional Resources
06.2018 - 02.2020
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions
- Complete and update treatment plans
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment team for client goals
- Complete mental health assessments
- Complete intakes with new client
Education
M.S - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Lock Haven University
Lock Haven, PA01.2018
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
West Chester University
West Chester, PA01.2014
Skills
- Group therapy
- Individual therapy
- Safety plans
- Therapy progress note documentation
- DBT
- CBT
- Experience with children/adolescents
- De-escalation techniques
- Working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Evidence-based practice
- Treatment planning
- Addiction counseling
- Child & Family Counseling
- Level of Care Assessments
- Working with adult populations
- Conflict management
- Intake Experience
- Motivational interviewing
- Psychoeducation
- Crisis management
- Trauma-focused therapy
- Working with clients with autism
- Communication skills
- Leadership/ Supervising Interns
- Clinical documentation standards
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) January 2023 to February 2027
- LPC
- Counseling Certification
Timeline
IOP Therapist
Sanare Today
04.2022 - Current
IOP/PHP Therapist
The Light Program
08.2020 - 04.2022
Outpatient Therapist
The Wedge
02.2020 - 08.2020
Child/Adult Therapist
FMA Professional Resources
06.2018 - 02.2020
M.S - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Lock Haven University
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
West Chester University