Patient Care Clinical Counselor

Donna Christner-Lile, APCC (*****)

Clinical Counselor

*********@*****.*** • 925-***-****

LinkedIn • Pleasanton, CA 94588

Highly accomplished and results-driven professional, skilled in evidence-based therapies (DBT, CBT, Narrative Therapy) for mood disorders. Proficient in EMR reporting and clinical documentation. Specializes in midlife and elder care transitions, offering expertise in home modifications and caregiver support. Accomplished author of "Aging-In- Place" book, facilitating discussions on caregiving realities. Strong academic background as adjunct instructor. Committed to professional growth and adept at mediating between seniors and their families. Passionate about guiding individuals through mid-life transitions with clarity. Areas of Expertise

● Family Therapy Skills

● Clinical Progress Noting

● Therapeutic Modalities Expertise

● Utilization Review (UR)

● Group Therapy Facilitation

● Life Transitions Counseling

● Interdisciplinary Collaboration

● Patient Care Services Excellence

● Community Outreach & Education

Professional Experience

Discovery Mood & Anxiety Programs, Brentwood, CA 2022 – Apr 2024 Primary Therapist

Support adolescents in developing confidence and skills to navigate life's challenges within Discovery Mood & Anxiety Programs. Address depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and mood disorders through evidence-based treatments like DBT, CBT, and Narrative Therapy. Offer individual, family, and group therapy services. Assume responsibility for patient UR. Utilize online and in-person therapy to facilitate patient progress. Impart coping skills to young adolescents.

● Guided parents in enhancing parenting techniques.

● Demonstrated proficiency in clinical progress noting and EMR reporting.

● Reduced anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and self-harm, stabilizing over 50 children and families. Christner-Lile Consulting, SF East Bay Area 1998 – Present Life Transitions Counselor & Author

Operate Christner-Lile Consulting, a private counseling practice specializing in Elder and Caregiver late life transitions. Provide specialized counseling to elders and family/caregivers, focusing on understanding elder emotions and facilitating home-based living with necessary modifications and support structures. Assess safety concerns and feasibility of staying at home, ensuring seniors accept necessary aid for well-being. Collaborate with elders, families, and Attorneys to facilitate smooth transitions to safer environments.

● Acknowledged by Attorneys for valuable services and comprehensive knowledge of senior resources.

● Facilitated transitions for numerous seniors to assisted living/enabled safe residence at home without burdening families.

● Delivered guest lectures on radio and television platforms addressing elder safety and family dynamics associated with transitioning from familial residences.

Additional Experience

Adjunct Human Development, Psychology & Sociology Instructor Ohlone College, Fremont, CA Internee City of Fremont Human Services Senior Peer Counseling Department, Fremont, CA Broker/Owner Pacific Real Estate Services, Pleasanton, CA Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Human Development California State University East Bay, Hayward, CA Professional Development & Affiliations

District Captain, California Counseling Association (CCA) Contributor, National Career Development Association (NCDA)

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