Meredith Simonds Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Melville, Ny, Us

• Provided individual therapy to adults for anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, dual diagnoses, chronic illness/pain, body image issues, disordered eating, self-esteem, relationship issues, family conflict, academic challenges, ADHD, career transitions, burnout, caregiving, aging, and grief• Conducted intakes and assessments: biopsychosocial, PHQ-9, GAD, CAGE, CRAFFT• Completed timely documentation (progress notes, case notes)• Responded to safety concerns (assess for safety, consult with supervisor, create Safety Plans)• Provided psychoeducation and resources, as appropriate

• Provided counseling for dementia care clients and their family caregivers• Planned and facilitated groups: Expressive Arts, Mindful Art, Spirit Builders, Spousal Caregiver Support, Adult Child Caregiver Support, Music for Memory, Storytelling, Brain Train, Armchair Travel, Lifelong Learners, Social Club, Lunchtime Companions• Conducted assessments: PHQ-9, GAD, SLUMS, ADLs, biopsychosocial, caregiver needs assessment• Updated client files (treatment plans, home care plans, progress notes, medical info, contacts)• Provided case management, support, and resources to family caregivers as needed

Sherman Oaks, Ca, Us

• Provided individual and group therapy to high school, middle school, and elementary students from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds• Taught Second Step curriculum in the classroom to elementary and middle school students• Incorporated academic counseling around a wide variety of school-related challenges, including academic goals, learning differences, post-graduation plans, stress, anxiety, and peer relationships• Wrote goals, provided treatment, and tracked progress for Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)• Completed timely documentation (progress notes, case notes, monthly reports)• Provided case management, support, and resources to parents• Responded to safety concerns (assess for safety, consult with supervisor, contact parents)

Santa Monica , Ca, Us

• Provided therapy to adults & teens with co-occurring diagnoses using evidence-based practices• Planned and facilitated psychoeducational, process, experiential, and mindfulness groups• Completed timely documentation (risk assessments, treatment plans, utilizations reviews)• Collaborated with clients on Safety Plans, as needed• Communicated with family members and conducted parent intakes for teen clients• Provided case management, resources, and psychoeducation, as appropriate

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• Provided individual and group instruction to K-12 students, in-person and online• Taught reading, writing, language arts, social studies, science, and math• Built rapport with students and families• Managed high-stress situations with students facing emotional and developmental challenges• Followed individualized lesson plans• Used symbol and concept imagery exercises to build sensory-cognitive function• Kept detailed notes of task completion and learning progress• Administered and scored pretests and retests used for program recommendations

• Researched and wrote content for websites, blogs, social media, articles, and press releases• Interviewed and built rapport with owners of client companies in various industries• Specialized in writing on mental health and personal finance topics• Ghostwrote for bestselling mental health author on topics of anxiety, depression, eating disorders

Co-wrote and co-produced a 30-minute short film shot on location in Nantucket

Phoenix, Arizona, Us

• Researched and wrote content for websites, blogs, social media, articles, and press releases• Interviewed and built rapport with owners of client companies in various industries• Increased traffic and conversion rates through search engine-optimized copy• Created presentation that placed CyberMark as finalist for 2009 Arizona BBB Ethics Award

• Wrote, workshopped, and produced plays for two 2012 productions in Hollywood, CA• Led the production team for six-week runs of two evenings of one-acts• Coordinated schedules of writers, producers, directors, and actors• Managed production meetings, publicity, and ticketing• Secured audition, rehearsal, and production space• Hired stage managers, lighting designers, and directors• Cast actors and worked in rehearsals• Wrote promotional copy for website, social media, and press releases

Wrote marketing copy for this soy candle company, including website copy, newsletters, product descriptions, newsletters, catalogs, brochures, and postcards

• Researched and wrote fundraising appeals for various nonprofit organizations• Interviewed volunteers and recipients of services for inclusion of their stories in campaigns• Wrote vignettes for use in fundraising materials• Covered wide range of social issues (aging, domestic violence, child abuse, hunger, homelessness)

• Marketed self-published inspirational nonfiction book• Wrote book cover copy; author bio; marketing copy for website, press releases, ads, and flyers• Helped sell 2,500 copies in 6 months’ time, success that directly led to a publishing company picking the book up for international distribution

• Contributed to three community newspapers with combined circulation of more than 30,000: The Groves Report, The North Gilbert Breeze, and The View• Interviewed community members and business owners• Wrote feature articles and business profiles

Wrote educational audiobook on the history of work

M.A. In Clinical Psychology

Rhetoric And Composition/Writing Studies

B.S. In Communications, Radio And Television