Denise Wasmer, LMHC

LICENSE:

License Mental Health Counselor- Florida: MH #13771

 

EDUCATION:

Masters of Science:

University of Miami: Masters in Education (Mental Health Counseling) Graduated: Spring 2006

 

Bachelors of Arts and Sciences:

Florida International University: (Sociology/Psychology) Graduated: Summer 2001

 

Stonehill College: (Sociology)

North Easton, Mass. Fall 1996- Summer 1998

 

University of Salamanca: Spanish Language, Art History and Cultural Anthropology Salamanca, Spain. Summer 1999

Summer

 

CERTIFICATION:

Institute for Creative Mindfulness (2022)

EMDR Trained

 

Embody Lab

Trained in Integrative Trauma and Somatic Psychology

 

Florida Institute of Technology: Online. February 2019

BACB Qualified Supervisor Certification

 

Jai Institute for Parenting: Online. March 2019 Certified Parent Coach

 

Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) Online, June 2019

 

Certified Rapid Transformational Practitioner

 

EXPERIENCE:

 

Grow Therapy February 2021-present

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

• Provide Mental Health Counseling via a HIPPA compliant telemedicine platform

• Therapy modalities include EMDR, ACT and CBT.

• Create Treatment Plans and Progress Notes

• Complete Billing in a timely manner

 

Headway April 2021-present

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

• Provide Mental Health Counseling via a Telemedicine platform

• Create Treatment Plans and Progress Notes

• Work together with client’s team of professionals

• Complete Trainings in a timely manner

 

Wasmer-Ruiz Applied Behavior Analysis January 2015-January 2021

ABA R US, Friendly Hands, Inc,

Licensed Mental Health Counselor/Lead Analyst

• Supervisory role in managing Behavioral Assistants in implementing goals and strategies

• Provide Family Therapy with Caregivers and other modalities to create balance with home

• Substance Abuse Counseling

• Constructing, implementing and reviewing behavior programming for active treatment

• Populations included children with Foster Care system and those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Create goals to eliminate or reduce undesirable behaviors

• Track the progress of all goals on a monthly basis via progress report, graphing all clinical data

• Perform and evaluate all Clinical Assessments, including Daily Living and Self Care Assessments

• Familiar with ADP and Medicaid Waiver system to include acceptable practice as indicated in handbook

• Coordinate with Medicaid Waiver Support Coordinators, Developmental Services, Florida Department of Children and Families, family members and other social service agencies

 

Medicaid and Florida Department of Children and Families January 2014- January 2016 Applied Behavioral Solutions, Inc

Clinician/Mental Health Counselor/Behavioral Analyst

• Supervisory role in managing Behavioral Assistants in implementing goals and strategies

• Provide Family Therapy with Caregivers and other modalities to create balance with home

• Substance Abuse Counseling

• Constructing, implementing and reviewing behavior programming for active treatment

• Populations included children with Foster Care system and those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Create goals to eliminate or reduce undesirable behaviors

• Track the progress of all goals on a monthly basis via progress report, graphing all clinical data

• Perform and evaluate all Clinical Assessments, including Daily Living and Self Care Assessments

• Familiar with ADP and Medicaid Waiver system to include acceptable practice as indicated in handbook

• Coordinate with Medicaid Waiver Support Coordinators, Developmental Services, Florida Department of Children and Families, family members and other social service agencies

• Worked under Supervisor for Licensure in License Mental Health Counseling

 

Miami-Dade County Public School  September 2012 to August 2013 ESE Teacher

• Taught Elementary Education and EBD classes as a Substitute Teacher

• Promoted to EBD teacher from Substitute Teacher

• Constructing, implementing and reviewing student plans and progress

• Created land implemented lesson plans for students

• Maintain communication with parents, faculty, EBD Team

 

Dade Medical College October 2010 to January 2013

Director of Education/Professor of Psychology

• Administer instructor performance evaluations and reviews

• Conduct student evaluations at the end of each course per procedural guidelines.

• Maintain expenses within budgeted thresholds and adjusts based upon student population

• Conduct periodic evaluations of equipment, course content, and general school operations

• Develop and manages instructor and academic personnel training and orientation programs

• Guide and directs professional development of academic personnel and faculty

• Promote good student attendance and study habits

• Monitor student grade point average (GPA) to ensure high academic standards.

• Monitor entrance testing lab and testing procedures to ensure compliance with entrance requirements and testing directives

• Interviews and recommends applicants to the Education Department for hire.

 

Mind Therapy Group April 2009 to April 2011

Registered Mental Health Counselor and Clinical Hypnotherapist

• Working with a staff of Psychologists, Mental Health Counselors and Life Coaches to provide therapy to clients

• Created Strategies, Interventions and Treatment plans for clients

• Track the progress of all goals on a monthly basis via progress reports

• Worked under Supervision for Licensure

 

Family Counseling Services/Journey Institute May 2008 to April 2010

Primary Therapist/ Registered Mental Health Counselor

• Primary Therapist for children, adolescents and adults with behavioral issues and children who have been victims of sexual abuse

• Facilitated Non-offending Caregiver Group Therapy

• Conducted presentations on Rape Prevention in Miami Dade County Public Schools

• Conducted Treatment Plans, Assessments and Interventions

• Court Case documentation

• Worked under Supervision for Licensure

 

Early Learning Coalition & The Children’s Forum October 2006 – April 2008

Inclusion Specialist/ Education Specialist

• Provide assistance and consultation to Pre-schools and Parents of children with Special Needs from ages 0-5 regarding health, development, disability and special needs issues

• Provide expert advice concerning strategies, curriculum, and environmental adaptations that allow a child to derive maximum, benefit from their pre-school experience

• To offer training opportunities open to all providers and parents in Miami- Dade County

• Collaborate and coordinate with other agencies, organizations and programs engaged in related activities and service provisions

• Maintain records of all materials created and activities performed

• Promote Community Awareness of the need for and benefit of Inclusion within Pre-schools

• Working for the Quality Counts Initiative in Miami-Dade County, which promotes the improvement of Pre-school Centers

• Collaborating with schools and organizations such as University of Miami, Miami-Dade Community College, Florida International University, Family Central and The Early Learning Coalition in order to provide higher education for Pre-school Teachers and directors

 

Here’s Help 2005 - 2006

Substance Abuse Counselor Intern

As an Intern at the University of Miami, I was responsible for conducting Bio-Psycho-Social Assessments, Individual and Group Therapy and monitoring drug tests. Group Therapy was based on Psycho-Education, 12-Steps and Stress Management.