Lindsay Wheeler

Lindsay Wheeler

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Psychotherapist at Inner Lakes Therapy; Founder & Facilitator at Sad Friends Social Club

  • Education

    • Middlebury College

      2011 - 2014
      Psychology, Religion (ethics) and Sociology Double Minor 3.6 GPA

      Activities and Societies: Psychology Club VPMiddlebury College Activities Board Marketing Committee Research Assistant in Psychology - published researcherJV Field Hockey • Middlebury College GPA: 3.59; Dean’s List 4 semesters, College Scholar 2 semesters• Candidate for Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Minor in Religious Ethics and Sociology• Overseas Studies Program: 1 semester at The University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand• Member of the Middlebury College Activities Board marketing committee - promote on campus events (i.e. concerts, speakers, activities) via posters, flyers, social networking, promotional commercials, and more

    • Columbia University

      2018 - 2020
      Master of Science in Social Work Clinical/Medical Social Work

      Master of Science in clinical Social Work with expertise in working with marginalized communities and those affected by psychopathology and generational or acute trauma.• Columbia University GPA: 4.0• 2 years of clinical field experience with adolescents and adults• Certifications in IMHATT (Integrated Mental Health and Addiction Treatment training); PSYCKES (Health Promotion, adults); Suicide Prevention – Training Implementation Evaluation (CPI); AMSR (Assessing and Managing… Show more Master of Science in clinical Social Work with expertise in working with marginalized communities and those affected by psychopathology and generational or acute trauma.• Columbia University GPA: 4.0• 2 years of clinical field experience with adolescents and adults• Certifications in IMHATT (Integrated Mental Health and Addiction Treatment training); PSYCKES (Health Promotion, adults); Suicide Prevention – Training Implementation Evaluation (CPI); AMSR (Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk); Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM); SBIRT Training (CPI); Psychological First Aid; Basic CPR and Life Support• Proficient in electronic health record documentation (EPIC systems) Show less

  • Experience

    • Bridgeport Youth Lacrosse Camp

      Jul 2010 - Jan 2013
      Volunteer Lacrosse Instructor

      Worked with children ages 8-14 to improve their skills in the sport of lacrosse and give them guidance as they developed in a limiting environment.

    • College Creamery

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2015
      Owner, Founder & Operator

      I established this ice-cream truck business first year of college, developing the necessary skills and knowledge base to start and run a prosperous business. In the process, I developed and designed company logo, website, and truck design. I marketed the business through distribution of brand and logo via client referral, social networking, and flyers. I developed a healthy corporate and private client list resulting in regular repeat business, and an $18,000 pre-tax profit in four months (Summer 2013). I Ran a highly successful and lucrative business that received accolades through various forms of media including, but not limited to:o Fox and Friends Morning Show, Fox Business News, The Huffington Post, talk show interviews, and several local newspapersIn 2014, I prepared an extensive package of material including a company report to promote the sale of the business resulting in it being purchased within the local community. Show less

    • Middlebury College

      Feb 2012 - May 2014
      Research Assistant

      • Collaborated with mentor and research group to re-design student-parent communication survey• Worked with SPSS and analyzed content of survey• Worked with and analyzed psychological survey scales• Collaborated in Spring Symposium presentation of data• Cited in published research study

    • The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp

      Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
      Volunteer Counselor

      Worked as a volunteer camp counselor for children with chronic and terminal illnesses.

    • Shark Communications

      Jan 2014 - Mar 2014
      Intern

      Involved in both the account management side of the agency’s business as wellas the creative. Collaborating on project/creative/account managementfrom the beginning to the completion of the process. Directly involved in activities and responsibilities including strategic planning, market positioning, creative development, web and digital services, budgeting, client communication, project management, and more.

    • Sharp Entertainment

      Jun 2014 - Aug 2017
      Freelance Work & PA
    • Sally Fischer Public Relations

      Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
      Intern

      • Writing development – Write & edit press releases and pitch products and ideas• Communicate with clients, the public (through developing and maintaining a strategic social media presence), and the press• Plan and manage special events and services for clients in the United States and abroad

    • The Writing of Lindsay Wheeler

      Jul 2014 - now
      Writer

      Lindsay Wheeler, MSW, is a mental illness survival writer, speaker, and advocate challenging readers to consider mental illness, suffering, and success through a new lens. Passionate about seeing dialogues around mental illness become more open and accepted, Lindsay unapologetically challenges stigma and offers a radically transparent perspective. Her story offers valuable insight into what owning one's diagnosis publicly can look like and the powerful contagion of openness.lswheeler.com

    • PRCG | Haggerty LLC

      Dec 2015 - Dec 2017
      Account Executive

      Corporate Crisis & Reputation Management Consultant, Consultant for manufacturer of psychiatric medications

    • CrisisResponsePro

      Feb 2016 - Aug 2017
      Client Relationship Specialist

      Secure, cloud-based software for crisis and litigation communications

    • Harlem Health Promotion Center

      Sept 2018 - Jun 2019
      Social Work Intern

      • Facilitated psychotherapy and counseling services with adolescents in Bronx, NY through the BeWell Health and Wellness initiative• Treatment planning• Created and facilitated LGBTQIA+ student support group and designed and published comprehensive student and parent LGBTQIA+ informational health booklet• Advocated for those needing additional health services• Developed programming to improve participants' overall health and wellness• Planned family health events• Strategic planning for and development of health and fitness iOS and Android application Show less

    • LifeLines, LLC

      Jan 2021 - Jan 2024
      Community Engagement at LifeLines, LLC

      Building an exceptional community through outreach and personalized communication with a circle of unique individuals. Within the realm of mental wellness, we foster a space for communion and the reclaiming of authentic identities. To this end, my focus is on creating and hosting impactful workshops which empower the community to pursue an inward journey toward personal awareness and growth, self-acceptance, and meaning.

    • Sad Friends Social Club

      Nov 2022 - now
      Workshop Facilitator

      A place to write, learn, make things, share things, laugh, cry, and feel. A place to be whoever you are, however you’re feeling. Because we all need a place to be.www.sadfriendssocialclub.com

    • Inner Lakes Therapy

      Sept 2023 - now
      Psychotherapist
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • The Integrated Mental Health/Addictions Treatment Training Certificate

      Center for Practice Innovations at Columbia Psychiatry
      Oct 2019
      View certificate certificate
    • Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk Certification

      Zero Suicide Institute
      Oct 2019
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer Counselor

      Issued by The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp on Aug 2012
      The Hole in the Wall Gang CampAssociated with Lindsay Wheeler