Wendy C. Barrie MA, LMFT

Savage, MN

952-***-****

adrqvf@r.postjobfree.com

My professional objective is to practice from a holistic stance, incorporating a person centered approach, while integrating mindfulness. This perspective encourages curiosity and accountability, which ultimately leads to empowerment and connection to inner wisdom for positive growth. Education:

St. Mary’s University of Minnesota - May 2006 – June 2010.School of Graduate and Professional Programs. Master of Arts, Marriage and Family Therapy.

St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud – September 1989 – August 1993. Bachelor of Science, Applied Psychology/Minor Child & Family Studies.

Professional Experience:

Touchstone Mental Health. Director, IRTS (intensive residential treatment services) Provide direction and leadership to staff and clients of residential services. Steer facility to meet fiscal goals and outcomes, offer mental health trainings, and manage DHS compliance and accountability. (March 2022- July 2022). Bloomington, MN BetterHelp. Connect with clients virtually with messaging, live video, and phone sessions to provide mental health services and for individuals utilizing a digital platform. (June 2021-November 2021). San Francisco, CA Cerebral. Connect with clients virtually with messaging, live video, and phone sessions to provide mental health services and for individuals utilizing a digital platform. (April 2021-September 2021) San Francisco, CA Premise Health - Behavioral Health Clinician Provide mental health support to individuals employed by Children’s Hospitals of Minnesota. Create individual treatment plans generated from diagnostic assessments, and engage clients in interventions to improve their lives and wellbeing . (November 2020 - March 2021) 5901 Lincoln Dr., Edina, MN PrairieCare Medical Group – Clinic Therapist. Provide individual, family, couples, and group psychotherapy, moving individual clients to significantly improved mental, physical, and emotional health. Successfully collaborate with the team to ensure seamless and client-centered care. DBT group facilitator and women’s group leader. (October 2015 – June 2020) 659 Bielenberg Dr., Woodbury, MN 55125

Fraser Child & Family Services – Mental Health Practitioner II. Provided Autism support clients diagnosed with ASD and their families, including diagnostic assessments, evaluations, individual treatment plans, and out-patient skills and psychotherapy. (January 2014 - August 2015). 1801 American Blvd. East, Bloomington, MN 55425 Nystrom & Associates/Mental Health Practitioner. Provided in-home therapeutic skills and support to youth and families. Developed and taught skills tailored to each child and family to improve functioning and mental health. (May 2013 – December 2014.) 7300 147th St W., Apple Valley, MN 55124 South Metro Human Services/Mental Health Counselor/AFC. Provided emotional guidance to clients with SPMI served by the program, including review of treatment plan goals, healthy communication, medication education, illness management and recovery strategies. Included implementation of Harm Reduction and Motivational Interviewing. (October 2012 – March 2013). 1435 Grand Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105 Cedar House, Inc./ARMHS Mental Health Practitioner. Accomplished providing clients mental health support to promote rehabilitation and recovery. (February 2011 – August 2012). 815 MN Hwy 3, Northfield, MN 55057 People Incorporated/Mental Health Practitioner/IRTS. Provided mental health support for women with SPMI and co-occurring substance use disorders in residential settings. (October 2010 – February 2011). 3000 Ames Crossing Rd. Ste 600, Eagan, MN, 55121

Specialty Skills and Experience: *Mindfulness Certification

*CCATP (certified clinical anxiety treatment professional)

*DBT formally trained (2015 - at DBT Associates).

*CBT

*Harm Reduction

*Motivational Interviewing

*SPMI/Substance Use

*Dual Diagnoses

*Anxiety and Depression

*Trauma-Informed Care

*Compassion Fatigue practitioner training and certification (2020). Memberships and Licenses.

MAMFT (MN Assoc. of Marriage & Family Therapy).

LMFT – License #2467

RYT – Registered Yoga Teacher/Yoga Alliance-200 hours. CPR - infant through adult certification. Current. (2020)