Lena Harrison Email & Phone Number

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, United States

• Facilitate psychoeducation groups for women diagnosed with substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health disorders referred by the DOC as well as self-referred residents.
• Co-lead weekly group therapy using the Seeking Safety protocol, improving resident’s ability to identify triggers, practice healthy coping strategies, and maintain supportive relationships.
• Conduct initial assessments, diagnose, and provide trauma-informed individual mental health counseling.
• Attend agency meetings and training on a monthly basis.

• Provided instructional and behavioral support to children, adolescents, and young adults with intellectual disabilities and mental health disorders within the education department.
• Communicated with classroom teachers regarding students’ academic, behavioral, and medical concerns.

• Supervised children, adolescents, and young adults with intellectual disabilities and mental health disorders in a certified residential treatment program.
• Intervened and supported residents during their crisis cycles utilizing behavioral and sensory approaches tailored specifically to the residents according to their treatment plan.

• Provided behavior therapy to children and adolescents who presented with a variety of concerns including ASD, PTSD, and ADHD in-home and via Telehealth.
• Implemented treatment utilizing social thinking methodology, collaborative problem solving, and AutPlay therapy techniques to help clients improve self-regulation and social functioning.

• Provided behavior therapy using the principles of ABA for an individual diagnosed with ASD and ADHD resulting in improvement of the client’s social functioning and independence.
• Educated the client’s family on techniques utilized in behavior therapy to provide them with the skills and knowledge necessary to support their child’s success in the program.

Waukesha, WI

• Provided trauma-informed individual therapy for a caseload of eleven adults from a low-income population impacted by domestic violence, human trafficking, homelessness, and substance use disorders.
• Implemented treatment using person-centered therapy and motivational interviewing to help clients feel empowered and motivated to make healthy changes.
• Conducted initial assessments, diagnosed, and developed treatment plans for clients with various mental health concerns such as depression and anxiety disorders.
• Co-facilitated two weekly therapeutic groups using expressive arts therapy and psychoeducation.
• Collaborated with other professionals and agencies to advocate for clients.

Master'S Degree, Pastoral Counseling

Bachelor Of Science, Microbiology