Kait Towner, Lmhc, Rpt-S, Ccpt, Imh-E® Email & Phone Number

Rochester, NY, US

Greece, New York, United States

• Provide initial and ongoing assessment, counseling and clinical intervention to a designated caseload
• Participate in and incorporate professional supervision and ongoing education toward quality care
• Provide individual, group and family psychotherapy
• Participate in the coordination and delivery of patient care
• Communicate with relevant internal and external care providers
• Complete all required documentation in a timely and comprehensive manner

Greece, New York, United States

• Conducts individual, play, collateral, family and group psychotherapy for young children and families ages 0-18
• Specializes in working with young children and families that have experienced challenges related to high levels of stress and trauma
• Completes diagnostic evaluations, formulates clinical diagnoses, collaboratively create safety plans as needed, and develop treatment plans for clients and their families
• Uses developmentally appropriate interventions, including play therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), and Infant Mental Health.

Oswego, NY

Provide Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) specific supervision to clinicians working towards their CCPT credential. Additionally receive CCPT Supervision to work towards the CCPT-S credential from Dr. Jodi Mullen, PhD, LMHC, NCC, RPT-S, CCPT-Master.

Mount Hope Family Center

• Provided Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) to families and children aged 0-21 who have experienced trauma
• Assisted with the development and implementation of the Teen Hope program, providing Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), and case management support to teen moms
• Participated in weekly group supervision meetings
• Participated in staff diversity committee to promote diversity & inclusion at Mt. Hope Family Center.

Irondequoit, New York, United States

• Conducts individual, play, collateral, family and group psychotherapy for young children and families ages 0-10
• Specializes in working with young children and families that have experienced challenges related to high levels of stress and trauma.
• Completes diagnostic evaluations, formulates clinical diagnoses, collaboratively create safety plans as needed, and develop treatment plans for clients and their families
• Uses developmentally appropriate interventions, including play therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), and Infant Mental Health.

Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area

• Conducts individual, play, collateral, family and group psychotherapy with diverse children ages 0-21 and their families
• Completes diagnostic evaluations, formulates clinical diagnoses, collaboratively create safety plans as needed, and develop treatment plans for clients and their families
• Utilizes clinical interventions which demonstrate knowledge of person-centered, cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, attachment, behavioral, dialectical behavioral, and play therapy models
• Assisted in the development of the URMC Satellite Clinic at the Mount Hope Family Center. Additionally provides outpatient treatment at the site once a week.
• Provides individual supervision for clinicians working with patients and families ages 0-5
• Provides reflective group supervision for clinicians working with patients and families ages 0-5

Rochester, New York Area

• Conducts individual, play, collateral, family and group psychotherapy with diverse children ages 0-21 and their families
• Completes diagnostic evaluations, formulates clinical diagnoses, collaboratively create safety plans as needed, and develop treatment plans for clients and their families
• Utilizes clinical interventions which demonstrate knowledge of person-centered, cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, attachment, behavioral, dialectical behavioral, and play therapy models
• Assisted in the development of the URMC Satellite Clinic at the Mount Hope Family Center. Additionally provides outpatient treatment at the site once a week.
• Developed and implemented the HEART Group, which stands for Healing trauma with Education, Awareness, Resiliency, and Teamwork.
• Participates and gives case presentations in weekly interdisciplinary treatment team meetings designed to improve quality of care for patients and families

Rochester, New York Area

• Chosen by the agency’s clinical supervisor and the Family Trauma Intervention Program supervisor to fill in for a co-worker’s unexpected medical leave
• Facilitated community-based therapy, including play therapy, person-centered therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and infant mental health for traumatized and abused children and adolescents
• Managed a caseload of 10 children from infancy to age 20
• Administered trauma assessments to determine symptomology and form treatment plans
• Worked collaboratively with families, school staff, and other collateral contacts

Rochester, New York Area

• Recommended for the position by the agency’s clinical supervisor
• Supervise, monitor, and document visits between children, adolescents and their parents or family members at the Monroe CountyVisitation Center
• Intervene and demonstrate parenting skills if necessary

Rochester, New York Area

• Chosen for the position from a pool of applicants from Rochester area graduate programs
• Facilitated community-based therapy, including play therapy, person-centered therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and infant mental health for traumatized and abused children and adolescents
• Managed a caseload of 7 children from infancy to age 20
• Administered trauma assessments to determine symptomology and form treatment plans
• Worked collaboratively with families, school staff, and other collateral contacts

Rochester, New York Area

• Worked collaboratively and co-facilitated a peace circle for adolescent boys diagnosed with ADHD with the school’s social worker
• Assisted the school in peer mediations
• Carried a caseload of 6 children ranging from ages 5 to 13 and evaluated children using psychosocial assessments.

• Lifeguard, Town of Brighton, Brighton, NY (5 years)
• Paralegal, Law Office of Margaret Graf Linsner, Livonia, NY (1 year)
• Yoga Instructor, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY (1 year)
• Event Assistant, Hospicare, Ithaca, NY (1 year)
• Media Literacy, Socioemotinal Learning K-5 Health Intern, Project Look Sharp, Ithaca, NY (6 months)
• Special Events Intern, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Upstate NY Chapter (3 months)

Master’S Degree, Community Mental Health Counseling

Activities and Societies: Upsilon Rho Iota chapter of Chi Sigma Iota: Marketing and Public Relations

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Integrated Marketing Communications

Education record