ALANNA R. VELKY
Covina,CA
Summary
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 9+ years experience in a community mental health setting working with individuals with severe mental health, depression, anxiety and relationship issues.
- 5+ years of case management experience with excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively collaborate with therapists, staff and various agencies.
- Earned Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from a regionally accredited university.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
PRIVATE PRACTICE OWNER AND THERAPIST (LMFT)
Anchored2Hope Corp; Anchored2Hope Counseling
02.2019 - Current
- Conduct individual, group, and family counseling in a private practice setting to a case load of 20-25 that consists of children, teens, and adults.
- Provide therapeutic intervention services to children, adolescents, and their families using traditional and evidence-based modalities in a private practice setting.
- Complete intake assessment process, maintain electronic files and documentation, conduct client care coordination with insurance companies, and client tracking.
- Create and employ marketing strategies to advertise and produce successful referral process
LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST
Encouragers Counseling & Training Center, Inc
11.2017 - 12.2018
- Conducts individual, group, and family counseling in a private practice setting to a case load of 28-30 that consists of primarily children and teens.
- Provide therapeutic intervention services to children, adolescents, and their families using traditional and evidence-based modalities in an office based setting.
- Facilitate group counseling sessions including, anger management, emotional manipulation, social skills, and coping skills.
- Maintain client care coordination with insurance companies, client tracking & documentation.
CLINICAL COORDINATOR
Bridges, Inc
07.2014 - 05.2017
- Conducted QA audits to ensure compliance with DMH and Medi-cal.
- Provided ongoing psychoeducation training and clinical input to enhance staff and management development.
- Represented outpatient program at leadership meetings to ensure effective communication and advocacy on behalf of clients, staff and program.
- Facilitated regular team and staff meetings to support and guide staff with program updates, activities, new client admits and changes from executive management regarding agency policies, etc.
- Performed annual staff evaluations to ensure program is responsive to current trends and demands in the mental health field
THERAPIST
Bridges, Inc
07.2014 - 05.2017
- Implemented culturally-competent theoretical interventions to address individual need, symptoms and impairments, as well as, conduct risk assessment, crisis intervention, relapse reduction and safety planning.
- Observed and monitor client behavior and responses to treatment to promote effective coping skills, frustration/anger management skills, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) related skill building.
- Provided therapeutic treatment to individuals and families to improve communication, interpersonal relationships and strengthen support system.
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments to develop and implement individualized treatment plans to assess and monitor client needs.
- Educated individuals in recovery for substance abuse and co-occurring disorders on the effect of mental health impairment on employment and housing to remove barriers and improve functioning.
CASE MANAGER/THERAPIST INTERN
Bridges, Inc
01.2010 - 06.2014
- Conducted individual therapy, group therapy and case management to caseload of 25-30 individuals with dual diagnoses.
- Consulted and collaborated with psychiatrist and interdisciplinary staff twice a month or as needed to ensure quality of care to meet clients needs.
- Provided referrals and linkage for clients in education, employment, housing, socialization and financial management to ensure ongoing support with in the community.
- Spearheaded community outreach efforts by partnering with 45-50 agencies which resulted in community awareness of program and increase in referrals and service provision.
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR BRIDGES
Bridges, Inc
12.2007 - 01.2010
- Provided individual sessions and groups to a caseload of 14 individuals with dual diagnoses in a residential setting.
- Developed care coordination plans, weekly summaries and chart notes to track progress and perform ongoing assessment of clients needs.
- Participated in weekly Treatment Team Planning meetings to discuss treatment objectives.
- Supported clients in reconnecting with their family through case conferences, treatment planning and social events.
Education
Master of Science - Marriage and Family Therapy
University of Phoenix
Pasadena, CA2009
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies Liberal Studies English
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA2002
Additional Information
DIRECTOR / MFT INTERN, 04/2013 - 12/2015
Celebration Station - San Dimas, CA
- Developed and tailored a teaching curriculum for children ages five through twelve to reflect the 12 steprecovery program as prevention for children whose family members may be recovering from substance abuse or trauma.
- Provided crisis management and behavioral modification for children with emotional disturbance and developmental disabilities.
- Supervised, trained, and managed group leaders on prevention and intervention skills in order to practice cultural competence when working with children and families.
- Provided individual and group therapy to children who experienced trauma and abuse.
Certifications and Trainings
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - 03/2017
- Marriage and Family Therapist Intern - 03/2010 - 02/2017
- Certified Brain Health Coach - 03/2018
- Trainings
Define Clinician Boundaries - 04/2010
Conference on Co-occurring Disorders - 10/2011
Emotional Manipulation - 09/2012
Seeking Safety - 02/2013
Crisis Intervention 07/2014
Many Faces of Depression - 04/2015
Gaslighting - 05/2021
Telehealth Meets Play - 10/2021
Social Anxiety in the Covid Pandemic Era - 04/2022
Suicide: Assessment, Treatment, Management - 03/2023
Timeline
PRIVATE PRACTICE OWNER AND THERAPIST (LMFT)
Anchored2Hope Corp; Anchored2Hope Counseling
02.2019 - Current
LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST
Encouragers Counseling & Training Center, Inc
11.2017 - 12.2018
THERAPIST
Bridges, Inc
07.2014 - 05.2017
CLINICAL COORDINATOR
Bridges, Inc
07.2014 - 05.2017
CASE MANAGER/THERAPIST INTERN
Bridges, Inc
01.2010 - 06.2014
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR BRIDGES
Bridges, Inc
12.2007 - 01.2010
Master of Science - Marriage and Family Therapy
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies Liberal Studies English
Azusa Pacific University
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