LCSW Mentor LA-Based, Virtual

KAYLA MONTAQUE

Los Angeles, CA ***** +1-347-***-**** *************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Kayla Montaque is an LCSW with experience in trauma informed care, drug and alcohol addiction counseling, individual psychotherapy and coaching for dating anxiety and relationships. Although eclectic in style, my theoretical modalities and style of therapy include but are not limited to: CBT, DBT, Solution focused/strengths based, Attachment theory, Motivational interviewing, and Narrative theory. Work Experience

Therapist, LCSW

Two Chairs Los Angeles, CA

August 2024 to Present

Part time: Online psychotherapy and collaboration with clinical team. Therapist/LPHA

Twin Town Treatment Centers West Hollywood, CA

September 2022 to June 2024

Clinical case consultations and assessment reviews with clients and counselors. Managing my own individual case load. Facilitating group therapy and in-service training sessions for treatment team and staff. Primary Therapist

Create Recovery Center Los Angeles, CA

February 2020 to August 2022

A boutique outpatient treatment program catering to mental health, dual-diagnosis and substance abuse addiction. Primary roles include case management, psychotherapy, group facilitation for clients in PHP, IOP, and OP.

Associate Social Worker

Gateway Counseling Center Bronx, NY

May 2019 to December 2019

Bronx, NY May 2019 - Dec 2019

Individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, case management, supportive skills training and verbal psychotherapy for individuals with severe mental illness including schizophrenia, schizoaffective, bipolar disorder, and coexisting development disabilities.

Refugee Resettlement Specialist/Social Worker

Nationalities Service Center Philadelphia, PA

January 2018 to September 2018

Helped immigrants, refugees, human trafficking victims, assisted individuals & families in re-gaining financial security through assistance with applying and enrolling for welfare benefits, housing, healthcare coverage, and job placement. Provided mental health counseling and group support workshops on U.S. culture, systems, and rules. Taught ESL classes to non-native speakers.

Crisis Intervention Specialist

Crisis Textline

January 2018 to September 2018

Crisis Text Line is a free, 24/7 text line support. I help texters de-escalate from their crisis, providing them with a plan to stay safe and healthy.

Education

Human Sexuality Education (Master's)

Widener University-Main Campus Chester, PA

September 2016 to December 2019

Social Work (MSW)

Widener University Philadelphia, PA

September 2016 to December 2019

Psychology (Bachelor's)

Haverford College Haverford, PA

September 2012 to May 2016

Skills

Person centered Psychotherapy DBT Motivational interviewing Psychodynamic therapy narrative processing Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention CBT Certifications and Licenses

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

LICSW

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