Lexie Garfield-Turner, B.S, Msw, Lcsw Email & Phone Number

Denver, Co, Us

34155 Main Street, Novi, Mi

Adolescent Eating Disorder TreatmentBody Acceptance SupportTrauma-Informed Therapy/Life SolutionsHolistic Nutrition Services

Greenwood Village, Co

Psychosocial Rehabilitation • Carry an independent caseload of clients with diagnosed eating disorders as well as disordered eating• Formulate treatment plans specific to each client to improve eating disorder symptoms as well as other aspects of their lives with measurable objectives for each goal• Client-centered, holistic approach to treatment incorporating all facets of life including: family, friends/social life, other relationships, work/school, finances, etc.• Document and bill sessions using an electronic database

Denver, Co

• Managed a caseload of 4-5 youth diagnosed with a variety of mental illnesses and developmental disabilities, including: depression, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, ADHD, anxiety, bipolar, conduct disorders, autism spectrum diagnoses, etc.• Facilitated individual and family therapy with youth ensuring treatment goals were met to the best of the agency’s ability.• Electronically documented sessions and clinical interactions relevant to my caseload including: updating and maintaining treatment goals, documenting initial, 7-day, 14-day, and 30-day reports, and maintaining consistent progress notes for each client.• Worked with youth around trauma (including sexual, verbal, and physical abuse, neglect, homelessness, and peer isolation); truancy; gang affiliation; etc.• Managed a milieu of 16 youth, tending to their physical and emotional needs, including medication distribution• Served as a case manager for 4-5 youth ensuring all agencies and organizations associated with the client were updated on treatment goals as well as arranged monthly staffings with such professionals.• Worked with a multidisciplinary team to further ensure meeting the needs of every client.

Ann Arbor, Mi

- Facilitated group therapy sessions with adolescents and young adults ages 8-24 focused on: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Remediation Therapy and Body Image.- Co-facilitated parent debriefing sessions focused on psychoeducation and necessary skills to assist in their child’s weight restoration.- Co-facilitated initial family sessions including paperwork and treatment planning.- Devised additional sessions for pre-existing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Body Image groups.- Intake coordination and vital assessment.- Performed psychosocial assessments and patient evaluations in the Psychiatry Department, Adult Inpatient, Psychiatric Emergency Services, obstetrics and gynecology, and with the sexual health clinic.-Participated in two 16 week sessions of Motivational Interviewing and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy training.

Detroit, Mi

• Co-facilitated individual sessions with children ages 6-18 focused on coping mechanisms, social skills, and cognitive restructuring strategies.• Co-facilitated sessions with parents focused on psychoeducation and PMTO skills to assist parents in better helping their children.• Initiated projects to aid in clinical interventions as well as sat in on leadership meetings to promote such activities and initiatives.• Attended clinical skills training workshops weekly.

Novi, Mi

- Engaged guests in understanding the product as well as the philosophy of the company, which includes living a wholesome, energetic, inspiring life accompanied by community service and action.- Worked on the floor, the cash register, in the fitting rooms, as well as restocking merchandise using company software.

Novi, Mi

- Shoot, Frame, print, and display photos at a variety of different events, including bar/bat-mitzvahs and weddings - Allowed me to gain experience interacting with people of all ages in public settings

West Bloomfield, Mi

• Effectively planned several residential programs each month.• Facilitated monthly group discussions with residents regarding relevant media topics, educational forums, and necessary life skills.• Formed personal relationships with residents and their families to better serve them and the community.• Utilized various software programs to construct: calendars, flyers, informational/marketing pamphlets, presentations and other projects.• Initiated ‘green’ protocol throughout the building including recycling and incorporating recyclable dining utensils and cutlery.

Southfield, Mi

Answered phones, scheduled appointments, worked with spread sheets, charged members for various activities, and greeted members upon arrival and departure

East Lansing, Mi

Coordinated meals and meal finances with house mother and chef, introduced a recycling program, closely monitored and assigned house duties, worked with several restaurants around East Lansing to coordinate our Sunday Night Dinners each week

Master’S Degree, Clinical/Medical Social Work

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Psychology

Activities and Societies: Sigma Kappa

Minor, Food Science And Human Nutrition

Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Holisitic Nutrition