Nicholas Lemaster
Licensed Psychological Associate
Morehead,KY
Summary
Caring Cognitive Behavioral Therapist with 3 years of experience helping clients with social and emotional issues develop techniques to deal with daily challenges effectively. Expert at teaching others to tackle problems constructively through behavioral and cognitive modification. Flexible clinician comfortable working with a diverse age range and breadth of issues.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hybrid Therapist
Pathways
Frenchburg, Kentucky
06.2023 - Current
- Utilize evidenced based practices with adults with severe mental illness and those with co-occurring substance use disorders to assist them in meeting their goals.
- Counseling teens and elementary age children with Severe Emotional Disturbance to assist with managing mood disorders and navigate disruptions of development in the school setting.
- Consulted with supervisors and staff regarding cases to ensure high quality care.
- Facilitated teen therapy groups focusing on symptom management of depression, anxiety, and anger.
- Assisted clients with case management issues such as creating treatment plans, finding housing, and job placement.
- Implemented time management strategies to ensure full caseloads were effectively managed, maintaining high-quality care for all clients.
Mental Health Associate/Practicum
Walker House
Morehead, Kentucky
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Assist teens and children and their families to navigate crises and learn skills to manage future crises.
- Complete intakes and create treatment plans with the aim of mitigating length of crisis.
- Collaborated and consulted with full time clinician staff regarding crisis intervention and resource referrals.
- Maintained a safe environment for all residents by implementing risk management protocols when needed.
Graduate Assistant
Psychology Department, Morehead State University
Morehead, Kentucky
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Competed literature reviews, articles, and transcriptions for faculty
- Administered coursework, graded assignments and provided constructive feedback.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY05.2021
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Treatment Planning
- CBT, ACT, CPT, and EMDR techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Behavior modification
- Building rapport
Certification
Licensed Psychological Associate – completing supervision hours towards licensure
Timeline
Hybrid Therapist
Pathways
06.2023 - Current
Graduate Assistant
Psychology Department, Morehead State University
08.2022 - 05.2023
Mental Health Associate/Practicum
Walker House
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Morehead State University
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
Morehead State University