Carley Westerson

MA, LPC

LPC.0015425

PROFILE

A culturally responsive therapist, with experience working with trauma survivors, the gender variant and transgender community, veterans, individuals facing substance abuse, individuals in domestic violence situations and at-risk-youth. An empathetic and critical thinker with a passion for client centered care. A team player with exceptional communication skills across diverse demographics including both giving and receiving guidance. Experience working with DBT, CBT, IFS, EMDR and other evidenced based therapeutic modalities.

EDUCATION

University of Denver, Denver CO

Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology

Concentration in Clinical Mental Health and Addictions (CAC/LAC ready)

Colorado State University, Fort Collins CO

Bachelors of Science in Psychology

Minor in Women Studies

RELATED CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Clinical Manager/Therapist, The Blue Bench; Denver, CO – March 2017 to present

Individual trauma therapy for case load of 15 clients with complex trauma rooted in experiences of sexual abuse and assault
Group therapy facilitation and psychoeducational workshop facilitation
Clinical documentation: initial assessments, DAP notes, treatment plans, CVC treatment plans, clinical measure summaries and termination summaries
Weekly individual supervision of clinical therapy interns
Training and on-boarding of new staff and interns

Case Manager/Addictions Specialist, Salvation Army Harbor Light; Denver, CO - September 2016- March 2017

Clinical case management for veterans regarding substance abuse, housing, budgeting and greater self-determination
Addictions counseling (individual and group) for men in relapse prevention program.
Teaching of two classes (life skills and mindfulness) and designing curriculums
DAP notes, treatment/service plans, termination summaries, lesson plans

Clinical Intern, The Blue Bench; Denver, CO – Aug. 2015-August 2016

Individual and group trauma therapy for survivors of sexual assault and abuse
Crisis intervention services via crisis hotline
Co-facilitation of psychoeducational workshop for secondary survivors
Clinical documentation: initial assessments, DAP notes, treatment plans and termination summaries

Clinical Intern, University of Denver Counseling Clinic; Denver, CO- Jan. 2016-June 2016

Training clinic where clinical interns are observed during sessions via live-stream video. Clinical interns have the opportunity to obtain feedback from their clinical treatment team before, during and after sessions, which allowed for immense clinical growth.
Individual counseling services to a wide demographic range.
SOAP notes, intake assessments, treatment plans and termination summaries.

Clinical Intern, The Gender Identity Center of Colorado; Denver, CO-Oct. 2014-June 2015

Individual and group therapy sessions for individuals questioning or transitioning their gender identity
DAP notes, treatment plans, intake assessments and termination summaries
Milieu counseling

Crisis Line Volunteer, Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence; Boulder, CO- 2013

Managed crisis line at the shelter via talking, supporting, and safety planning with women and individuals who called in need of assistance or resources in regards to domestic violence.
Crisis intake evaluations and screenings for individuals coming into the shelter.
Day-to-day upkeep of the shelter, assisted clients with requests and concerns.

Mentor for “At-Risk” Youth, Colorado State University; Fort Collins, CO - 2010-2011

Campus Corps program offered through CSU allowed me to become a mentor for an at-risk-youth
Assisted mentee with homework, supported her with life struggles, and helped her develop positive interests in activities such as cooking, sports, and art.
Met with mentee 6 hours per week for12 weeks

CERTIFICATIONS AND ADDITIONAL TRAININGS

50 hour EMDR Training- Maiberger Institute- Boulder CO- September 2017
40 hour Domestic Violence Hotline Training- Crossroads Safehouse- Fort Collins CO
44 hour paraprofessional Domestic Violence Training- Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Non-Violence- Boulder CO
30 hour Trauma Therapy Training- The Blue Bench- Denver CO
25 hour Crisis Hotline Training- The Blue Bench- Denver CO
15 hour DBT Training- Noeticus Training Institute- Denver CO
2 hour Sex Therapy Training- Janelle Washburne, CST- Denver CO
2 hour Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Trauma Training- Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute- Boulder CO

RESEARCH/PUBLICATIONS

Research Assistant, Colorado State University; Fort Collins, CO — 2009-2011

Supervisor: Caitlin Shepherd

Assisted on graduate dissertation at Colorado State University that looked at eating disorder manifestation within the female and male genders. The research specifically focused on disordered eating and body dissatisfaction in men.
Literature reviews, entered research data into statistical database, analyzed data, presented at conferences
2 APA Conferences, one in Denver in 2010 and another in Salt Lake City in 2011.

Publications/Citations

Shepherd, C., Rickard, K., & Westerson, C. (2011). Evaluation of a Psychoeducational Internet Intervention to Increase Help-Seeking Behavior in Men. Poster presented at the 119th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

Shepherd, C., Rickard, K., & Westerson, C. (2011). Targeting Body Image Concerns in Men via the Internet. Paper presented at the 81st Annual Convention of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Salt Lake City, UT.

MacDonald, T., Shepherd, C., Westerson, C., & Diestelkamp, K. (2010). A School-based Eating Disorders Prevention Program for Boys and Girls. Panel presented at the 8th Annual National Eating Disorders Conference, New York, NY.

Shepherd, C., Rickard, K., Diestelkamp, K., & Westerson, C. (2010). Psychoeducational Interventions to Increase Help-seeking in Men with Body Image Issues. Paper presented at the 80th Annual Convention of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Denver, CO.