Matt Simmons, Ed.D., LPC-MHSP

Experience

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  Smyrna Church of Christ

  May 2005 - Aug 2005

  Youth Ministry Intern

  Worked with 80 youth within congregations of 900 membersAssisted full-time youth minister to plan and implement an extensive summer program of spiritual, service, social, and recreational activitiesTaught regular classes for youth and spoke at devotionals and occasional to whole congregationUsed computer applications to create teaching materials, newsletters, flyers, and correspondenceParticipated in and supervised retreats, summer camp, and mission tripsAssisted in mentoring youth, including school, family, personal, and social issues Show less

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  Fairlane Church of Christ

  May 2006 - Aug 2006

  Youth Ministry Intern

  Worked with up to 50 youth within a congregation of 350 membersAssisted full-time youth minister to plan and implement an extensive summer program of spiritual, service, social, and recreational activitiesTaught regular classes for youth and spoke at devotionals and occasional to whole congregationUsed computer applications to create teaching materials, newsletters, flyers, and correspondenceParticipated in and supervised retreats, summer camp, and mission tripsAssisted in mentoring youth, including school, family, personal, and social issues Show less

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  Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse

  Jan 2007 - May 2007

  Intern

  Committed 120 hours at nine hours per week to observe center’s operations, to shadow counselors/social workers, and to participate in group sessions for parents and families

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  Memphis Integral Neurofeedback Institute

  Jul 2007 - Aug 2010

  Clinical Assistant

  Assisted with answering calls, helping clients, administrating various psychological tests, and assisted the psychologist on staff with various tasks

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  Central Church

  Jan 2009 - May 2009

  Counseling Intern

  Committed 150 hours at ten hours per week to observe the counseling center’s operations, participate in individual, marital, and family therapy, and lead groups for people with various addictions and mental disorders

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  Delta Medical Center

  Jan 2010 - Jun 2010

  Counseling Intern

  Committed over 300 hours at twenty hours per week to observe the operations of the Dual Diagnosis Unit and the Transformed Life Unit, to participate in individual and family sessions, to lead groups for people with alcohol and drug addictions and various mental disorders, and to assist the counselors in managing daily tasks in residential treatment.

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  Love in Action

  Aug 2010 - Jul 2011

  Counselor

  Provided therapy for men with sexual addictions in a residential setting. Provided group therapy, individual therapy, and marriage and family therapy. Provided trainings related marriages that experience affairs. Participated in "lunch and learn" trainings relating to sexual addictions and relationships.

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  Youth Villages

  Aug 2011 - Jun 2019

  Residential Counselor

  Provided individual, family, and group therapy for adolescent boys ages 15-18. Led meetings, trained staff, and presented at conferences.

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  Centerstone

  Jul 2019 - now

  Provided individual and family therapy for children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 5-24) in an outpatient setting. Provided group therapy for teens and young adults who present with suicidal ideations. Engaged in regular, timely, and consistent clinical documentation. Provided telehealth services for clients and their families.Supervised master’s level therapists for state licensure. Met weekly with master’s level therapists to discuss clinical cases, discuss self-care, and discuss resources to help clients effectively. Reviewed and approved treatment plans for master’s level therapists. Collaborated with clinic managers and team leaders to effectively assist and strengthen master’s level therapists. Show less Provided individual and family therapy for children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 5-24) in an outpatient setting. Provide group therapy for teens and young adults who present with suicidal ideations. Engage in regular, timely, and consistent clinical documentation. Provide telehealth services for clients and their families.Supervised a team of therapists on a child and adolescent therapy unit. Led treatment team meetings weekly. Engaged in weekly supervisor meetings. Assisted the clinic manager with administrative duties and other tasks. Provided LPC-MHSP licensure supervision for master’s level therapists. Provided supervision for counseling interns. Show less

  • Employee Experience Manager/Clinical Supervisor

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Clinical Supervisor/Therapist

    Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Team Leader/Therapist

    Jul 2020 - Jun 2022

  • Therapist

    Jul 2019 - Jul 2020