Amber Berkhart
Ellicott City
Summary
Knowledgable psychothearpist with 10 years of experience helping clients with social and emotional issues develop techniques to deal with daily challenges. Expert at teaching others to tackle problems constructively through behavior modification. Flexible clinician comfortable administering individual or group therapy sessions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychotherapist, Supervisor
Modyfi Health
05.2023 - Current
- Established a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.
- Mentored new therapists through individual and group supervision in order to support their professional development within the field.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team with handling complex cases by consulting on psychological diagnoses and treatments.
- Created and facilitated DBT Skills Group, promoting a supportive environment for shared learning and growth.
Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Work amongst interdisciplinary team, including law enforcement and case managers, to treat children who have experienced physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.
- Conduct patient intake assessments and interview families to gather psychiatric histories and develop treatment plans.
- Provide TF-CBT and evidence based practices in individual and family therapy sessions.
- Developed effective crisis intervention plans, quickly deescalating high-stress situations to ensure patient safety.
Primary Therapist
Maryland Addiction Recovery Center
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Assisted in fostering relationships between families and individuals struggling with addiction to enhance recovery efforts
- Supported individuals in addressing challenges, strengthen sense of self, and overcome barriers to aid in their recovery
- Facilitate group therapy sessions with specialized topics, including men's issues, LGBTQIA+, creative artistic expression, and meditation/mindfulness
Lifestyle Interventionist
Johns Hopkins University
12.2016 - 08.2018
- Led individual behavior change counseling sessions with children and adolescents in weight management
- Followed study based recommendations and evidence based practices to deliver individual sessions that promote health eating and exercise behaviors using Motivational Interviewing
- Worked closely with behavioral health experts in the study to develop action plans
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Washington, DC07.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05.2014
Skills
- Trauma-Informed Practices
- Evidence-Supported Methods
- Adaptive Intervention Approaches
- Effective Relationship Development
- Adapts to Fast-Paced Environments
- Training and mentoring
- Staff development
Certification
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 Certificate – Cognitive Behavior Institute.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Certification - Evergreen Certifications.
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level 2 (CCTP-II) - Evergreen Certifications
License
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Pennsylvania Licensing Board.
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Board Approved Supervisor - Virginia Licensing Board.
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Board Approved Supervisor - Maryland Licensing Board.
Timeline
Psychotherapist, Supervisor
Modyfi Health
05.2023 - Current
Licensed Behavioral Health Counselor
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
05.2022 - 05.2023
Primary Therapist
Maryland Addiction Recovery Center
01.2019 - 05.2022
Lifestyle Interventionist
Johns Hopkins University
12.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Chicago School of Professional Psychology
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