Dan Spiritoso, MS (Associate Therapist) Resume

Chestnut Hill College Philadelphia, PA

• Master’s in Clinical and Counseling Psychology – Specialization in Child and Adolescent Counseling and Trauma-Informed Counseling

  • 4.0 GPA

• Bachelor of Science in Human Services

  • 4.0 GPA

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Center for Growth (June, 2023 – present)

233 South 6th Street, Suite C-33, Philadelphia, PA, 19106

Therapist

• Provides individual, couples, child, adolescent and family counseling to clients utilizing a variety of modalities including motivational interviewing, CBT, mindfulness, relational strategies and other techniques as needed.

• Conducts client intakes to collaborate with clients on the development of treatment plans based upon their expressed therapeutic needs.

• Participates in weekly supervision meetings.

Carson Valley Children’s Aid (March, 2018 – June, 2023)

1419 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA 19031

Mobile Therapist

• Conducted client assessments to determine treatment needs and eligibility for services of children ages 5-12.

• Provided one-on-one trauma-informed therapy and crisis intervention for clients aged 5-12.

• Conducted home visits and provided therapeutic resources to families of clients.

• Provided therapeutic strategies to teachers/parents/staff for supporting the socioemotional and behavioral needs of clients.

• Developed client treatment plans and completed client progress notes.

• Participated in STS Treatment Plan meetings in collaboration with counselors, teachers, case managers and psychologists in order to evaluate existing client treatment plans and modify as needed.

• Participated in weekly supervision meetings.

Healing Hurt People, Drexel University (June, 2022 – May, 2023)

Philadelphia, PA 19107

Therapist - Intern

• Provided Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and play therapy for clients aged 8-18 who were victims of violence.

• Provided trauma counseling for clients aged 19-35 who were victims of violence by combining several modalities including motivational interviewing, CBT, mindfulness, relational strategies and other techniques as needed.

• Provided trauma-focused family counseling utilizing the aforementioned modalities.

• Provided group therapy for young adult trauma survivors with the goal of helping them re-establish safety, deal with difficult emotions, process their losses, and generate a vision for the future.

• Completed in-take assessments for newly referred clients.

• Developed client treatment plans and completed client progress notes.

• Engaged in collaborative case management planning with a team of clinicians and peer specialists.

• Participated in individual and group supervision.

General Healthcare Resources (September, 2016-March, 2018)

2250 Hickory Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

Therapeutic Support Staff

• Provided behavioral support and interventions to children identified as at-risk or in need of one-on-one support within the general education classroom setting, autism classroom setting, and emotional support classroom setting.

• Communicated and collaborate dwith parents/guardians, case managers, school staff, and Behavioral Specialist Consultants to support treatment goals.

CERTIFICATIONS

TSS Certified –Pennsylvania

CPR Certified

Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania – Course completed and certified