Sarah Prowse

I run a small boutique virtual private practice with a diversity of clients looking to build better understandings of their underlying difficulties with anxiety, depression, family estrangement and substance use concerns.

• Provided individual and group counseling to diverse populations, fostering emotional well-being.
• Developed and implemented treatment plans tailored to clients' specific needs and goals.
• Facilitated workshops on mental health awareness, enhancing community engagement and support.
• Evaluated client progress through assessments, ensuring consistency in care delivery.
• Led program improvement initiatives, enhancing service delivery effectiveness and client satisfaction.
• Advocated for clients' needs within community resources, strengthening external support networks.
• Conducted crisis interventions for clients experiencing suicidal thoughts or self-harm behaviors, ensuring safety and appropriate referrals.
• Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage clients'' active participation in their treatment process.
• Enhanced client well-being by implementing evidence-based counseling techniques and treatment plans.
• Increased patient satisfaction by providing empathetic, supportive, and non-judgmental counseling sessions.
• Improved client outcomes with thorough assessments, goal setting, and progress tracking.
• Continually updated professional knowledge through participation in continuing education workshops and conferences, enhancing the quality of care provided to clients.
• Established strong rapport with referring agencies resulting in a higher rate of successful placement of clients into appropriate services.
• Developed culturally sensitive counseling approaches to accommodate diverse client populations and individual needs.
• Trained new clinical counselors on agency policies, procedures, documentation requirements, resulting in smoother onboarding experiences.
• Led psychoeducational groups on topics such as stress management, coping skills, and mental health awareness to empower clients in their recovery journey.
• Provided supervision for interns pursuing licensure as clinical counselors, fostering professional growth and development among junior staff members.
• Managed caseloads efficiently while adhering to strict deadlines for case notes submission, improving overall team productivity.
• Provided psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, client-centered and play-therapy to treat wide range of psychological problems in patients.
• Treated various anxiety disorders, using exposure therapies such as in vivo, imaginal and virtual reality exposure.
• Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
• Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
• Leverages excellent oral and written communication skills to interact professionally with staff and clients.

• Provided harm reduction psychotherapy to marginalized unhoused/underhoused populations
• Initiated breakfast and lunch programs feeding up to 50 clients per day
• Trained and supervised peer workers in harm reduction conflict resolution restorative justice program
• Facilitated open circle groups for community members
• Provided housing help support at community service agencies
• Provided grief and loss groups for community members
• Developed and implemented community outreach programs to enhance service accessibility.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address client needs effectively.
• Analyzed program outcomes to drive improvements in service delivery.
• Mentored junior staff, fostering professional development and skill enhancement.
• Facilitated workshops and training sessions for community engagement initiatives.
• Managed case documentation systems, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
• Established partnerships with local organizations to expand resource availability.

• Developed and implemented outreach programs to connect individuals with mental health resources.
• Facilitated groups to inform patients of CAMH Bill of Rights
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and support systems.
• Evaluated program effectiveness through client feedback and outcome measurements.
• Advocated for clients' rights, ensuring equitable access to mental health services.
• Streamlined communication processes between stakeholders for improved collaboration and efficiency.
• Advocated on behalf of clients experiencing discrimination or other obstacles preventing them from accessing vital services within the community.