Tamara Reilly, Psy.D.

Experience

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  The New Foundation

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

  Behavioral Health Specialist

  Implemented and facilitated weekly women's issues group; co-facilitated chemical dependency group;facilitated weekly house groups. Created staff handbook as an aid for new hire staff; updated/revised client handbook and status system. Produced therapeutic packets, including anger management, assertive behaviors, self-esteem, and problem solving/conflict resolution. Implemented daily groups for adolescent females on topics of Assertiveness Training, Dating Safety, Communication Skills, Relaxation Techniques and Conflict Resolution. Show less

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  Florence Crittenton

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1997

  Youth Care Worker

  program development, group therapy, art therapy, structured activities, implemented therapeutic program for adolescents with a variety of diagnoses

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  PreHab of Arizona, Inc

  Mar 1997 - Oct 1997

  Client Care Worker

  Supervised the daily structure for 20 adjudicated male sex offenders age 12 to 18. Participated in intensivegroup therapies, including victim empathy and offense reenactments. Conducted creative groups with clients integrating the use of music and art into group activitiesFlorence Crittenton Services; Youth Care Worker, Female therapeutic Group Home and Crisis ShelterSupervised and provided structure and safety to 23 adolescent females. Participated in administration ofjuvenile correctional day program. Designed and conducted weekly creative arts workshop. Successfully implemented a new therapeutic program for as an alternative to the level system to meet needs of lower functioning, Schizoaffective Show less

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  Community Solutions, Inc

  Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  Case Manager

  Provided case management to adult male, convicted felons in a residential work release program. Supervisedclients and Human Service Worker staff. Implement treatment plans, financial plans and discharge plans.Counseled clients on issues of family relations, accountability, personal goals, vocational training, life skillsand community reintegration.

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  Brightside for Families & Children

  Aug 2000 - Aug 2002

  Program Manager

  Manager, Sexually Reactive Youth ProgramManaged a 16-bed unit for 8-13 year old males and a 7-bed residence in the community for 9-13 year oldmales with sexually reactive issues. Responsible for 2 supervisors, 4 senior counselors and 19 counselors,including hiring, training, scheduling and evaluation. Developed and implemented psycho-education curriculum and behavior modification system. Implemented a bedtime program resulting in reduced nighttime anxiety. Designed and constructed a creative environment including an animated status board. Introduced a strength based, reward program to address behavioral goals. Facilitated weekly staff/clinician meetings to strategize interventions, improve program effectiveness and client care. Conducted trainings on topics of Incident Report Documenting, Structuring Activities; as well as trainings to introduce staff and therapists to the Sexual Offense Cycle and Trauma Outcome Process.; Supervised 15 developmentally disabled, high-risk, juvenile sex offenders in residential setting. Implemented daily program structure, groups and activities. Co-facilitated sex offender and relapse prevention groups. Co-created a fantasy journal for lower functioning offenders. Trained staff to provide appropriately structured activities and environment for this population. Show less

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  Crittenton Services for Families and Children

  Nov 2002 - Apr 2004

  Clinical Therapist

  Responsible for providing weekly individual psychotherapy, family and group therapy; assisted staff withcrisis intervention; collaborated with psychiatrist regarding diagnoses and psychotropic medication Created and facilitated specialty groups for adolescent clients including Survivors of Abuse, Creative Therapy, Teen Summit, Busting Stereotypes. Conducted staff and case manager training on Agency Protocols, Sexually Reactive Youth, and Therapeutic Use of Movies in Treatment. Set precedent by working with non-profit organization to provide discounted merchandise for clients. Show less

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  Tamara Robinson/ mooringline psychotherapy

  Nov 2007 - Jun 2013

  Owner/Sole Proprietor

  Private practice serving adults, adolescents and couples. Specializing in EMDR, anxiety, depression, victims of abuse, low self confidence, period of transition, couples, victims of bullying, phobias & panic disorders.

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  Penny Lane Centers

  May 2008 - Jun 2010

  Outpatient Therapist (2005-2008) Provide individual and family therapy for outpatient clients, ages 6-22 years; conduct individual and group therapy for the level 12 Children Homes of Southern California; managed case load of up to 20 clients.• Conducted conjoint sessions with foster children and foster parents to maintain placements; developed structure, rules and communication tools to assist with family reunification.• Assist interns in conceptualizing cases and strategizing interventions for issues such as impulsivity, resistance/non-verbal adolescents, ADHD, anxiety, conduct disorder and sexual and physical abuse.• Wrote Appraisal of Needs and Services Plans in accordance with LA county requirements. Show less Responsible for taking referrals from Community, WRAParound, FFA (Foster Family Associations),Transitional Housing, Group Homes and Probation and conducting assessments of potential clients. · Wrote procedure for referring clients, scheduling intake sessions and assigning therapists · Communicate professionally with referral sources to schedule appointments and begin services · Track therapists case load · Track, schedule and conduct intake sessions · Complete assessments, refer clients to psychiatric evaluations · Consult with therapists, DCFS (Department of Children & Family Services), DMH (Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health), Probation officers, group home agencies, families / foster families to evaluate, diagnosis and provide continuity of care to each Show less

  • Therapist

    Feb 2005 - Jun 2010

  • Outpatient Intake Therapist

    May 2008 - Jan 2010
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  Wilshire Valley Therapy Center

  Jun 2009 - Jun 2013

  Contracted Therapist

  Work with Wilshire Valley Therapy Centers to provide individual, family and couples therapy services. This agency accepts insurance and has offices in Encino, Burbank and Los Angeles.

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  Tamara Reilly Counseling

  Jan 2013 - now

  Owner

  Provide individual therapy to adults. Specialties include EMDR, Brainspotting, LENs neurofeedback.

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  Tamara Reilly, PLLC. Ponderingstone Psychotherapy

  Jul 2013 - Jan 2020

  Therapist/owner

  Private Practice offering therapy services to individual adults and couples. Specializing in EMDR. EMDRIA approved EMDR consultant