Zia Cook-Andres
Pittsburgh
Summary
SOCIAL WORKER | EATING DISORDER THERAPIST | ADVOCATE
Therapeutic professional with extensive experience addressing mental health challenges and facilitating client growth. Known for collaborative approach and dedication to achieving meaningful results. Reliable team player with strong skills in conflict resolution and adaptability, ensuring client-centric care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
Wildflower Therapy
01.2023 - Current
- Conducting individual and family therapy sessions
- Utilizing evidence-based treatments and modalities
- Developing treatment plans and goals
- Creating and facilitating an outpatient body image group
Psychotherapist
Cognitive Behavior Institute
02.2019 - 12.2022
- Conducted individual and family therapy for a caseload of40 plus clients
- Utilized evidence-based treatments and modalities
- Expanded clinical knowledge through supervisions and trainings
- Developed collaborative treatment plans and goals
- Co-led the Center for Eating Disorder and Body Image Recovery
- Created an outpatient Body Image group
- Attended monthly Certified Eating Disorder Specialist supervision
Therapist
Renfrew Center of Pittsburgh
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy
- Use evidence-based treatment model, for adults and adolescents in PHP and IOP levels of care
- Collaborate with referral sources and outpatient teams
- Assist with continued stay authorizations
Therapist
Southwood ASD/IDD Residential Treatment Facility
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Created and implemented individualized strengthen based treatment plans
- Provided residents with weekly individual and family therapy
- Utilized data to insure best practices for residents and staff
- Actively participated in treatment team planning meetings with supervisors
- Overseeing the overall coordination of services and continuum of care
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA04.2016
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Building rapport
- Crisis intervention
- One-on-one sessions
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Social Service Coordinator Intern, Southwood Psychiatric Hospital (October2017 - April2018, Pittsburgh, PA)
- Conducted bi-weekly individual sessions with clients to provide support and structure
- Completed new client intake and bio-psycho-social assessments
- Implementation of group therapeutic interventions
- Attended treatment team to discuss client progress
- Therapeutic Support Intern, Community Empowerment Association (October2016 – April2017, Pittsburgh, PA)
- Organized and led afterschool programming for elementary and middle school youth
- Created daily therapeutic activities for members to build confidence and practice coping skills
- Planned and attended meetings with CEA staff, community leaders, and residents of Homewood
- Identified and created opportunities for members to participate in community volunteer events
- Undergraduate Research Associate, UPMC Center of Overcoming Problem Eating (COPE) (August2015 – April2016, Pittsburgh, PA)
- Administered and scored the Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence (WASI)
- Attended weekly lab meetings to discuss relevant literature
- Conducted phone and in person screenings
Timeline
Therapist
Wildflower Therapy
01.2023 - Current
Therapist
Renfrew Center of Pittsburgh
03.2020 - 01.2022
Psychotherapist
Cognitive Behavior Institute
02.2019 - 12.2022
Therapist
Southwood ASD/IDD Residential Treatment Facility
04.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Pittsburgh
Master of Social Work -
University of Pittsburgh
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