Lauren Leaf
King of Prussia
Summary
Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor specializing in adolescent and young adult mental health & substance use. Expertise in evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, with a focus on strengths-based and relational methodologies. Proven track record in building therapeutic rapport, conducting comprehensive assessments, and creating tailored treatment plans for individuals and groups. Dedicated to facilitating client empowerment and promoting sustainable behavioral change in outpatient settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Therapist
Serenity Behavioral Health
01.2023 - Current
- Facilitated psychoeducational and processing groups for teens and young adults three times weekly on substance use, mental health, relational conflict, and emotional regulation topics.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client needs and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans.
- Managed an individual caseload of 10-15 clients, rotating every three to six months.
- Gathered initial authorizations and initiated concurrent reviews for extended therapy sessions based on client requirements.
- Executed intake screenings and assessments to determine client eligibility and specific needs.
- Applied crisis intervention techniques to ensure safety and well-being of clients in distress.
- Coordinated family therapy sessions between caregivers and clients as necessary.
Clinical Assistant / Intern
Serenity Behavioral Health
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Collected information from collateral sources, including family members and medical professionals, to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Counseled 6-8 clients under the supervision of LPC and LMFT clinicians.
- Facilitated 2-3 psychoeducational groups weekly on conflict management, stress management skills, and substance abuse prevention.
- Participated in bi-weekly case reviews with supervisors to discuss challenging cases and develop best practice recommendations.
- Developed educational materials for therapy sessions covering topics like mindfulness meditation and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Clinical Coordinator
Serenity Behavioral Health
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Screened and assessed 10 to 20 client intakes weekly.
- Conducted insurance authorizations and concurrent reviews for uninterrupted treatment opportunities.
- Facilitated communication among patients, families, healthcare providers, and support staff.
- Oversaw clinic operations, including appointment scheduling and staff management.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits, treatments, and medications.
- Developed and implemented clinical protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Organized continuing education sessions for staff development.
- Performed regular audits of medical records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Education
Master of Arts - Professional Clinical Counseling
LaSalle University
Philadelphia, PA08-2023
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05-2020
Skills
- Organizational and time management skills
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Medical EMR software proficiency
- Clinical authorization retrieval
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Treatment planning expertise
- Documentation management
- Group therapy facilitation
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Intern supervision and training
- Motivational interviewing techniques
Certification
- PA Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CAADC)
Timeline
Primary Therapist
Serenity Behavioral Health
01.2023 - Current
Clinical Assistant / Intern
Serenity Behavioral Health
01.2022 - 01.2023
Clinical Coordinator
Serenity Behavioral Health
01.2021 - 01.2023
Master of Arts - Professional Clinical Counseling
LaSalle University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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