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Angela M. Ramsey2305 Killearn Center Blvd.
Apt. E 111Tallahassee, FL 32309
OBJECTIVE: To work as a Primary Therapist to treat Eating Disorders at Monte Nido & Affiliates
EDUCATION
Springfield College, Springfield, MAMaster of Science in Art Therapy/Counseling May 2013LMHC in State of Florida (license will be complete December 2016)
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CABachelor of Science in Health Psychology May 2009
Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, INNursing 2002-2007
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Experience using treatment modalities such as client-centered therapy, Art Therapy, CBT, DBT, Behavioral
Modification and Reality Therapy Witnessed accomplished treatment goals including increased anger management, use of conflict resolution skills,
use of coping and anti-anxiety tactics, increased self-esteem, resolved trauma/abuse/grief, decrease/ceased self-harm
Experience and high knowledge of eating disorders and co-occurring disorders based on educational readings, conferences and workshops, working with woman and girls with eating disorders, and personal history
ART THERAPY/COUNSELING EXPERIENCE
Florida Therapy Services, Tallahassee, FL Oct. 2014-currentIndividual and Art Therapist Provide individual therapy for a variety of clients; ages 4 years to 62 including trafficked girls, schizoaffective,
anger/behavior management, extreme trauma/abuse (sexual/physical/emotional), depression, cutting and suicide Manage an average caseload: 40-60 clients; make use of client-centered therapy, art therapy, DBT, and CBT Provide art therapy for most clients and incorporated into the treatment plan to achieve necessary goals Create treatment plans, progress notes, work with DCF, case managers and had LMHC/ATR supervision Witness a decrease in severity and intensity of symptoms by actively engaging in their growth, such as increase in
anger management skills, increase in self-esteem, and exploration of trauma and abuse
Pyramid Art Studios, Tallahassee, FL May-Sept. 2014Art Instructor for Adults with Developmental Disabilities Developed and implemented art interventions for adults with special needs Assessed group and individual student needs, thus provided individualized/group creative arts plans including mixed
media, painting, fiber arts, and watercolor
Canopy Cove Eating Disorder Treatment Center, Tallahassee, FL Aug.-Oct. 2013Individual and Art Therapist Facilitated group and individual therapy sessions providing for client’s maximum growth potential Provided individual and group art therapy sessions Utilized various treatment modalities including but not limited to, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Pathways for Change: Rape Crisis Center of Central MA, Worcester, MA Jan.-Jul. 2013
Art Therapist/Counseling Intern Developed and implemented treatment plans, completed relevant case documentation including outcome measures Conducted art therapy in-services Developed and implemented activities for creative art groups, child, adult, and adult child of sexual assault groups Worked individually with clients as a legal advocate Worked 24-hour hotline rape crisis calls and a medical advocate for cases of immediate rape Identified and referred clientele to appropriate community-based resources Observed clientele decrease in sense of fear, increase in self-esteem and increase in feelings of safety
Memorial Hospital: Psychiatric Unit, Manchester, CT Spring 2012Art Therapist/Counseling Intern Planned and conducted art therapy groups and treatment plans Implemented both adult and adolescent art therapy groups dealing with substance abuse including alcohol, depression,
suicidal ideation and attempts, various personality disorders, schizophrenia, self-harm, histories of sexual, verbal, physical and emotional abuse, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, and mood disorders
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Springfield College, Springfield, MA Spring 2013Graduate Research Project, Art Therapy Counseling
Performed research with a mixed methods study on pro-eating disorder websites and the effects of art therapy using Measurements: EDI-III, Bridge Drawing Assessment, Art therapy body image directives
Springfield College, Springfield, MA & Oasis Church, Pasadena, CA 2010-2012Disordered Eating Group Leader (led two groups)
Led eating disorder support group of five to ten females Discussed a variety of topics and activities with the groups including but not limited to boundaries, coping skills,
identifying stages of change, art expression, affirmations, perfectionism, and nutrition
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CAEating Disorder/Sexual Trauma Research Team Mar. 2009-Oct. 2009
Researched link between eating disorders and sexual trauma Sampled 150 clients post-treatment one year from Remuda Ranch Treatment Facility; Coded for PTSD symptoms;
specifics included sexual trauma and eating disorders
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCEThe Magdalene Project July 2014
Served on a team rescuing women and children from the sex trade in GuatemalaGenesis Church Jan. 2015
Volunteered as an Art Therapist with Special Needs childrenAnglican International School of Jerusalem, Israel Jan. 2010-Mar. 2010
Art Teacher Assistant for 3rd graders Ceramics Studio Assistant
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CONFERENCESEating Disorder Conferences, Las Vegas, San Diego, Florida
Volunteer at BFI Summit Conferences 2009, 2010 IAEDP 2014
CERTIFICATIONS/AFFILIATIONS
CPR/AED certified February 2016 American Art Therapy Association Member February 2013 Certified Sexual Assault Counselor August 2012 International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals Members June 2009
