Leah DeRose, LMFT

Experience

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  Glenn County Health Services

  Aug 2010 - Jan 2014

  Mental Health Therapist
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  San Luis County Behavioral Health

  Jan 2014 - now

  Mental Health Therapist and Patients' Rights Advocate

  As the Patients'​ Rights Advocate I interpret Federal, State and local regulations relating to mental health and patients'​ rights and medical terminology relating to mental health treatment. I have knowledge of the service system, administrative and judicial due process and civil commitment statues and procedures. I monitor mental health facilities, services and programs for compliance with statutory and regulatory patients'​ rights provisions and have access to clients and other recipients of mental health services, programs or services at all times to investigate or resolve specific complaints of patients and family members. I investigate complaints of patients residing in licensed health or community care facilities regarding abuse, unreasonable denial or punitive withholding of rights. I conduct face-to-face evaluations on patients who have been secluded/restrained. I advocate on behalf of patients who are unable to register a complaint because of their mental or physical condition. I request 5250 and Riese Superior Court review hearings on behalf of patients. I exchange information and cooperate with the State Office of Patients'​ Rights. I ensure that recipients of mental health services, including those in licensed and community care facilities are notified of their rights. I consult and provide trainings and education about mental health law and patients rights for mental health providers, consumers and the community. As the Mental Health Plan Grievance Coordinator, I manage the Mental Health Plan Grievance Process, including logging and processing consumer requests for assistance with access, a change of provider, a second opinion on clinical decisions, grievances and appeals and ensures the consumer receives a timely response; compiles and reports statistics to the State Office of Patients' Rights and to the Quality Improvement Committee. Show less

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  DeRose Therapy Group

  Jan 2016 - now

  Founder

  As a found and CEO of DeRose Therapy Group we focus on cultivating an authentic and supportive environment for both our providers and our clients and lead with experience and compassion to provide a leading level of care. We are client-centered and the work we do is relational, which creates trust and safety for the client and the foundation for the clinical work to be the most beneficial. Cultivating a supportive culture within our practice fosters the growth of our team, both personally and professionally. This ripple effect generates an environment where our clients feel nurtured, safe, and supported in their journey of healing and personal growth. I am able to provide individual, couple and family therapy to adolescents, young adults and adults for an array of different relational and emotional concerns. When therapy begins we will explore, together, your history, symptoms and impairments. Together we will discuss goals and create a treatment plan. We will revisit your goals and treatment plan throughout therapy to track progress and celebrate positive changes. I use an integrative approach in my practice. I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused and Narrative therapy as well as trauma sensitive approaches including trauma informed interventions. My approach always is collaborative and strength based as I will assist you in identifying your strengths and work to problem solve for solutions. We will explore what has led you to the point you are at today, how your past experiences have shaped you and how to move forward with a new understanding.Individual therapy for pre-teens, adolescents and adults: I offer one-on-one psychotherapy for pre-teens, adolescents and adults. This is a great option for those of you who are looking to uncover reasons for your behaviors and symptoms, for those who have experienced trauma or for those who are just trying to cope with the demands of everyday life. Show less

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  Self-employed

  May 2016 - now

  Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist
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  County of San Luis Obispo

  Jul 2019 - now

  Hearing Officer
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  Empathia, Inc.

  Aug 2019 - now

  Training Specialist