STUART J.

KATZ, LMHC, NCC

631-218-2831 hayu@optonline.net Oakdale, NY 11769

PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Highly knowledgeable, compassionate, and progress-driven Psychotherapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with nearly 20 years of experience in providing therapeutic services to adolescents, adults, and couples with widely varied mental illnesses and dual diagnoses. Proven abilities in developing individualized service plans (ISP), and creating/running effective psycho-educational groups. Sound understanding of multiple modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and Motivational Interviewing. Expert communication and relationship building skills; establish genuine rapport with clients of diverse cultural backgrounds and circumstances. Strengths include: Individual & Group Therapy Crisis Management & De-Escalation Intake Assessment Program Development & Goal Setting DSM-IV-TR Client Empowerment Progress Reporting & Documentation Community Outreach

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Currently serve as Psychotherapist/LMHC for Brookhaven Psychological Associates, managing client caseload of approximately 25 including adolescents, adults, and couples with various mental health needs. As Employment Coordinator at Synergy Center/Clubhouse of Suffolk, facilitated Back to Work group and assisted numerous individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness in obtaining employment. Connected participants with jobs that accommodated their disabilities and achieving successful placement; one client has maintained part-time retail position for 10+ years with advancements/pay raises. Advised clients on the effects of their working on their benefits: SSSI/SSD and Medicaid. Explained Americans for Disability Act (ADA). Created and implemented Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA) group at Federations of Organizations, meeting weekly with 810 clients and encouraging participants to run the sessions; utilized 12-step approach and developed Dual Diagnosis Assessment Questionnaire to use as basis for setting recovery goals and developing ISPs. Designed interview template at Success Psychiatric PROS Program as Intake Coordinator/LMHC to ensure comprehensive data was collected including demographics, psychiatric diagnoses, environmental stressors, medications, and life experiences; additionally led psychoeducational groups (including Thinking Better program) 5 days per week and personalized recovery-oriented services (PROS) sessions at least once per month.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Psychotherapist/LMHC Brookhaven Psychological Associates Patchogue, NY 2008 to Present Private mental health practice employing psychologist and independently contracted social workers and counselors. LMHC/Intake Coordinator Success Psychiatric PROS Program Ronkonkoma, NY 2007 to 2011

Organization providing rehabilitative, social, educational, recreational, employment, housing and enrichment services to adults recovering from serious mental illness.

STUART J. KATZ, LMHC, NCC

Psychotherapist/LMHC Sunrise Counseling Center, Ltd. Bay Shore, NY

631-218-2831 hayu@optonline.net

Private mental health practice employing board certified social worker and independently contracted social workers and counselors. 2007 to 2008 MICA Specialist Federation of Organizations West Brentwood, NY 2003 to 2007 Multi-service, community-based social welfare agency serving diverse populations including those recovering from mental illness, the homeless, low-income seniors, and at-risk children. Employment Coordinator Synergy Center/Clubhouse of Suffolk Riverhead, NY 1993 to 2005 Organization assisting individuals affected by mental illness with leading healthy, productive, addiction-free, and socially satisfying lives.

EDUCATION
M.S. in Mental Health Counseling, Long Island University, CW Post Campus, Brookville, NY (2004) 4.0 GPA, Mental Health Counseling Society Member M.S. in Biology, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ B.S. in Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ Recent Professional Development: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: The Latest Assessment and Treatment Strategies, DSM-IV Made Easy, Anger Management: The Complete Treatment Guidebook for Practitioners, Shorter Term Treatments for Borderline Personality Disorder, Aspergers Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals, The Effective Executive The Definitive Guide for Getting the Right Things Done, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for Anxiety Disorders

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) State of New York National Certified Counselor (NCC) National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) Memberships: American Counseling Association (ACA), American Mental Health Counseling Association (AMHCA), New York Mental Health Counselors Association (NYMHCA), National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)