Lauren Fritz
Pottstown
Summary
Compassionate therapist with extensive experience in client advocacy and trauma-informed therapy. Proficient in evidence-based treatment methodologies. Focused on fostering therapeutic relationships that promote healing and personal growth.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist
Private Practice
Pottstown
10.2019 - Current
- Educated clients on evidence-based treatments to enhance their understanding of the therapeutic process.
- Maintained accurate records of clinical activity in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Provided psychotherapy services to individuals and couples, specifically around grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression diagnoses.
- Developed customized treatment plans based on client needs and goals.
Therapist
Innovative Counseling Associates
Pottstown
08.2008 - 10.2019
- Provided psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families.
- Communicated with school personnel, probation officers, psychiatrists, and other professionals regarding client progress.
- Maintained progress notes and documentation for patient health records.
- Developed customized treatment plans based on client needs and goals.
Therapist
Spring Psychological Associates
Sinking Spring
08.2004 - 08.2008
- Conducted individual therapy sessions for diverse client populations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- testified in court for child custody cases.
- Provided crisis intervention services during high-stress situations.
- Maintained accurate and confidential client records in compliance with regulations.
Art Therapist
The Reading Hospital Medical Group
Reading
08.2001 - 08.2004
- Facilitated individual and group art therapy sessions to address issues including depression and anxiety.
- Documented client progress in confidential files, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided group therapy sessions across adolescent, adult, and geriatric psychiatric inpatient units.
- Collaborated with medical staff to integrate therapeutic approaches into comprehensive care plans.
Education
Master of Arts - Expressive Therapy
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY05-1997
Skills
- Client advocacy
- Group facilitation
- Evidence-based treatment
- Crisis intervention
- Patient evaluation
- Trauma-informed care
- Relationship building
Certification
Licensed Professional Counselor 2002
Affiliations
Founder of Heartworks Ministry, serving needy individuals and families within the local community, lay-preacher, leader of small groups, workshops, book studies and retreats, speaker and advocate for special needs initatives.
Timeline
Therapist
Private Practice
10.2019 - Current
Therapist
Innovative Counseling Associates
08.2008 - 10.2019
Therapist
Spring Psychological Associates
08.2004 - 08.2008
Art Therapist
The Reading Hospital Medical Group
08.2001 - 08.2004
Master of Arts - Expressive Therapy
University of Louisville