KRISTEN CZAJKA
Northampton
Summary
Clinical therapy professional with commitment to client-centered care and therapeutic excellence. Experienced with therapeutic techniques tailored to individual client needs. Utilizes compassionate approach to build trust and facilitate emotional healing. Knowledge of various therapeutic modalities and their application in diverse clinical settings. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and adapt to dynamic clinical environments, ensuring reliable and flexible support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Therapist
Concern
08.2025 - Current
- Facilitated individual therapy sessions, fostering supportive environments for healing and personal growth.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to develop tailored therapeutic interventions for diverse client populations.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance therapeutic outcomes and improve client engagement strategies.
- Monitored client progress through regular evaluations, adjusting treatment strategies as needed for optimal results.
MST Therapist
KS MST
09.2023 - Current
- Provides direct clinical treatment using the MST treatment model and principles. Some principles included leveraging strengths and focusing on the positive, understanding sequences of behavior, and increasing mature behavior.
- Conducts a thorough assessment of the client and family: gather information on behaviors of concern and strengths in the family and their ecology to inform conceptualization of the problem behaviors and interactions within the family's ecological context.
- Works with a diverse community of clients.
- Dedicates time to weekly case planning and evaluation of case progress, with ongoing support from your supervisor and team members.
Family Based Counselor
Warwick Family Services
02.2021 - 09.2023
- Evaluated patients for unique needs and assistance options
- Documented and updated case notes for each customer and work order
- Formulated and implemented individualized family treatment plans designed to strengthen intact families, reunite divided families and support
- Encouraged individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for constructively confronting problems
- Collaborated with social services, referral sources and other treatment professionals to meet patient care needs.
Intensive Case Manager
Valley Youth House
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Maintained current knowledge of family therapy treatment modalities by attending training and studying relevant journals and updated treatments to optimize clients' recovery
- Developed appropriate care plans for at-risk individuals and high-risk families; with a caseload of 8 - 10 families
- Coordinated resources from diverse providers for intervention plans
- Utilized trauma-informed approach to promote healing and empowerment for clients.
Residential Advisor
Valley Youth House
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Communicated with legal services providers, social services agencies and local judicial systems regarding cases
- Maintained all relevant and necessary documentation, files, and paperwork regarding clients
- Facilitated ongoing case management services to support successful outcomes and meet stabilization goals
- Worked with clients 1:1, as well as group home settings
- Facilitated group therapy and provided counseling to youth
- Reported illnesses, emergencies and crisis situations immediately for assistance
- Transportation to and from appointments, errands and shelter provided outings
- Worked with fellow staff to keep youth in a safe, judgment free, and therapeutic environment.
Education
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Human Services Counseling: Marriage & Family
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Health
Alvernia University
Reading, PA05.2020
Skills
- Teamwork & Collaboration: Working effectively with others, empathy, conflict resolution, building trust
- Cultural Competency: Working effectively with diverse populations
- Time Management: Prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, efficiency
- Work Ethic/Professionalism: Strong work ethic, initiative, attention to detail, reliability
- Communication: Therapeutic and interpersonal
Certification
- CPR
- Multisystemic Therapy
Timeline
Clinical Therapist
Concern
08.2025 - Current
MST Therapist
KS MST
09.2023 - Current
Family Based Counselor
Warwick Family Services
02.2021 - 09.2023
Intensive Case Manager
Valley Youth House
09.2019 - 02.2021
Residential Advisor
Valley Youth House
01.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Health
Alvernia University
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Human Services Counseling: Marriage & Family
Liberty University