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William Jacob Kavanaugh, LMFT

William Jacob Kavanaugh, LMFT

Placentia

Summary

Dynamic, warm, and insightful therapist with multiple years of experience in both private practice and treatment settings, focusing in trauma-informed care. Verified ability to partner with clients in fostering self-esteem, developing coping skills, and raising quality of life.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Primary Therapist II

A Mission for Michael Healthcare
03.2024 - Current

Collaborated with clients to develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans implementing modalities including CBT, EMDR, ACT, and DBT.


Conducted individual psychotherapy at residential level of care with clients of diverse and underserved backgrounds addressing issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, and thought disorders.


Facilitated group therapy processing and pyschoeducation sessions with focus on increasing insight, fostering coping skills, and improving interpersonal effectiveness skills.


Utilized metric assessments including GAD-7 and PHQ-9 to monitor symptoms and track progress of therapy.


Maintained timely and accurate records and documentation.


Partnered with psychiatric team and case management to ensure optimal, wrap-around care.

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

The Healing Center for Trauma and Relationships
10.2021 - 05.2025

Conducted psychotherapy with individuals, couples, and adolescents in a private practice setting.


Integrated evidence-based practices including EMDR to treat mental health issues including complex PTSD, depression, anxiety, relational distress, adjustment disorders and identity formation.


Provided couples and family therapy, utilizing systemic models including Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method.


Engaged with supervisor and colleagues to support the personal and clinical growth of the team.

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Triumph Healthcare
09.2023 - 02.2024

Conducted psychotherapy at PHP and IOP levels of care with individuals, groups, and families


Generated custom group therapy curriculum attuned to the needs of current clients.


Treated a range of psychiatric conditions including mood disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, schizophrenia, substance abuse.

Education

Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy

Hope International University
Fullerton, CA
05-2021

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA
06-2018

Skills

  • Teletherapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Recovery Oriented Cognitive Therapy (CT-R)
  • Gottman Method
  • Suicide Risk Screening
  • Crisis Counseling
  • Mental Health Curriculum Development

Timeline

Primary Therapist II

A Mission for Michael Healthcare
03.2024 - Current

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Triumph Healthcare
09.2023 - 02.2024

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

The Healing Center for Trauma and Relationships
10.2021 - 05.2025

Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy

Hope International University

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
William Jacob Kavanaugh, LMFT