- Oversees the workflow and day to day operations of the office- Serves as the link to the Clinical Director- Clinical resource for the therapists in the office- Conducts monthly to quarterly group supervisions and meetings with staff

Specializes in clients struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and those experiencing difficulty with adjusting to life changes.I love to incorporate creative interventions (included play-based, physical movement, and art) within the therapy sessions. My therapy approach is based primarily in Client-Centered, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, with inclusion of mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused brief therapy. I am currently completing… Show more Specializes in clients struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and those experiencing difficulty with adjusting to life changes.I love to incorporate creative interventions (included play-based, physical movement, and art) within the therapy sessions. My therapy approach is based primarily in Client-Centered, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, with inclusion of mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused brief therapy. I am currently completing requirements to become a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional - Child & Adolescent (CCATP-CA). https://www.anchorcounselingcenters.com/allison-mcquaid-lcpc.htmlAs lead therapist, additional duties include overseeing the workflow and day to day operations of the office, and being available as a clinical resource for the therapists in the office. Show less

• Provide onsite and outreach individual and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults ensuring that all programs are implemented and operated successfully• Provide quality clinical care using various psychotherapeutic contexts of individual, couples and group therapy• Ensure client services are provided with client-centered and family-centered healing approach• Regularly assess treatment progress with client, their family, and/or clinical treatment team• Keep… Show more • Provide onsite and outreach individual and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults ensuring that all programs are implemented and operated successfully• Provide quality clinical care using various psychotherapeutic contexts of individual, couples and group therapy• Ensure client services are provided with client-centered and family-centered healing approach• Regularly assess treatment progress with client, their family, and/or clinical treatment team• Keep meticulous records in accordance with current record-keeping systems including, but not limited to progress notes, statistical information forms and all forms related to client charts• Complete all supporting documentation needed by billing personnel and/or third party payers• Awareness and compliance of all HIPPA standards, state regulations (COMAR), and CARF standards• Maintain licensure Show less

• Assisted and developed activities for both groups and individuals to enhance functioning consistent with the client's Individual Rehabilitation Plan (IRP).• Completed initial Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRPs) for clients, which includes the development of short and long term goals for the clients.• Conducted Initial Rehabilitation Assessments, and coordinated with client about their individual behavioral goals.• Provided outreach to clients and their families in the… Show more • Assisted and developed activities for both groups and individuals to enhance functioning consistent with the client's Individual Rehabilitation Plan (IRP).• Completed initial Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRPs) for clients, which includes the development of short and long term goals for the clients.• Conducted Initial Rehabilitation Assessments, and coordinated with client about their individual behavioral goals.• Provided outreach to clients and their families in the community. Show less

• Provided school-based counseling services to students and their families at two public Baltimore city elementary/middle schools• Resolved crisis situations and conflicts among students • Delivered a variety of psychological treatment modalities including individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and play therapy

• Meet or exceed center sales and profitability goals.• Ensure all protocols, processes and operating systems in the areas of membership sales, retention, customer service, and center operations are properly deployed and optimized. Ensure timely reporting of all key performance metrics.• Schedule staff in order to maximize coverage and optimize member service delivery to achieve membership sales and service.• Conduct Weight Loss and Health Profiles with prospective members… Show more • Meet or exceed center sales and profitability goals.• Ensure all protocols, processes and operating systems in the areas of membership sales, retention, customer service, and center operations are properly deployed and optimized. Ensure timely reporting of all key performance metrics.• Schedule staff in order to maximize coverage and optimize member service delivery to achieve membership sales and service.• Conduct Weight Loss and Health Profiles with prospective members, assessing and recommending personalized weight loss programs to optimize enrollment of new members. • Coach staff on performance and professional development, holding all employees to the highest standards of accountability and operational excellence.• Act as a role model for healthy eating habits and maintaining a healthy lifestyle in accordance with the mission, vision and values of the Company.• Presented on local live FOX 43 TV on six separate segments providing education about healthy food choices, physical activity, and recipes (see TV clips below) Show less

• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of health promotion and wellness• Conduct weight loss consultations to prospective clients• Educate new and existing clients towards weight loss goals and weight maintenance • Drive center sales through lead conversations, continuous follow up, and excellent customer service• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly reports • Strong ability to work in a highly diverse population• Excellent problem solving skills, planning skills, and public… Show more • Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of health promotion and wellness• Conduct weight loss consultations to prospective clients• Educate new and existing clients towards weight loss goals and weight maintenance • Drive center sales through lead conversations, continuous follow up, and excellent customer service• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly reports • Strong ability to work in a highly diverse population• Excellent problem solving skills, planning skills, and public speaking skills Show less

• Provide individualized nutritional and behavioral counseling to motivate effective weight control • Design detailed weight loss and weight management plans for over 120 active clients• Create incentive programs to engage and encourage clients to achieve their fitness and nutrition goals• Monitor clients’ progress with statistical measures and health assessments• Serve as a role model for developing and sustaining healthy lifestyle behaviors• Educate staff and clients about… Show more • Provide individualized nutritional and behavioral counseling to motivate effective weight control • Design detailed weight loss and weight management plans for over 120 active clients• Create incentive programs to engage and encourage clients to achieve their fitness and nutrition goals• Monitor clients’ progress with statistical measures and health assessments• Serve as a role model for developing and sustaining healthy lifestyle behaviors• Educate staff and clients about current weight loss-related research, and demonstrate effective counseling strategies• Manage weekly compliance report, meticulously organize center databases and filing system, provide assistance to manager on tasks related to marketing, grassroots events, and networking opportunities Show less

• Coordinated with principal investigators at the Center for Obesity Research and Education to formulate weight loss intervention studies’ protocols and materials approved by the Institutional Review Board • Developed 24 video segments (topics included goal setting, self-monitoring, social support, stress management, portion control, eating out, increasing motivation, self-esteem and weight, overeating, relapse prevention, and healthy cooking demonstrations)• Responsible for extracting,… Show more • Coordinated with principal investigators at the Center for Obesity Research and Education to formulate weight loss intervention studies’ protocols and materials approved by the Institutional Review Board • Developed 24 video segments (topics included goal setting, self-monitoring, social support, stress management, portion control, eating out, increasing motivation, self-esteem and weight, overeating, relapse prevention, and healthy cooking demonstrations)• Responsible for extracting, recording and drawing conclusions on the studies’ trials, protocols, and participants (in accordance with HIPPA regulations) • Counseled participants with the use of multimedia as a tool for weight loss and healthy lifestyle changes• Supervised seven undergraduate and graduate interns, delegated and monitored progress on daily tasks to ensure timely and accurate results Show less

Encouraged critical thinking and class participation for all students in three courses per semester Evaluated the students' performances on all assignments, classroom effort, and exams Facilitated weekly discussion groups, and critiqued fifteen undergraduate students' assignments in a writing intensive course Dedicated additional time to provide support and extra guidance on assignments Proactively clarified any uncertainties about assignments and efficiently resolved any… Show more Encouraged critical thinking and class participation for all students in three courses per semester Evaluated the students' performances on all assignments, classroom effort, and exams Facilitated weekly discussion groups, and critiqued fifteen undergraduate students' assignments in a writing intensive course Dedicated additional time to provide support and extra guidance on assignments Proactively clarified any uncertainties about assignments and efficiently resolved any discrepancies about grades Designed and instructed aerobic exercise routines, while providing motivational support and helping to correct technique Proficiently lectured on topics such as goal setting, nutrition, injury prevention, body composition, and stress management, and assigned appropriate homework to enhance comprehension of topics Show less

Examination of self-talk and exercise adherence: Master’s Thesis • The purpose of this study was to identify factors related to exercisers’ thoughts and behaviors associated with exercise adherence. • The aim was to discover an individual’s exercise self-talk and what thoughts may be preventing, or encouraging, him or her to regularly exercise. Specifically, the participants were asked questions about their exercise participation, their use of and frequency of self-talk during… Show more Examination of self-talk and exercise adherence: Master’s Thesis • The purpose of this study was to identify factors related to exercisers’ thoughts and behaviors associated with exercise adherence. • The aim was to discover an individual’s exercise self-talk and what thoughts may be preventing, or encouraging, him or her to regularly exercise. Specifically, the participants were asked questions about their exercise participation, their use of and frequency of self-talk during exercise, their beliefs about the perceived benefits and barriers to exercise, and their confidence levels related to exercising despite perceived barriers.• Study was approved for a poster presentation at the 2012 AAHPERD National Convention in Boston, MA.“My Dog Ate My Running Shoes”- Challenges of Excuses for not Exercising: Graduate Research Assistant• Organized and interpreted data in order to assist the principal investigator (Michael L. Sachs, Ph.D.) with the results of the study. Study abstract has been approved for the poster presentation at the 2011 AASP conference in Honolulu, HI.Fit4Life study: Exercise Adherence Coach Assistant• Development of exercise adherence literature for participants in a study examining the effects of aerobic exercise in African Americans. Study abstract submission has been approved by APA Division 47 for presentation at the 2011 convention in Washington, D.C. Show less

Provided exercise guidance and demonstrated proper technique to the members in order to assist them with their fitness goalsCollaborated with the staff and other interns to create the basis for a future incentive program to be utilized by the fitness centerPresented an interactive workshop to members and staff on the use of self-talk to maximize exercise potential