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Madison Ligtermoet

Cambridge

Summary

Clinical mental health professional with proven experience in therapeutic settings. Adept at team collaboration and achieving impactful results. Strong skills in client assessment, crisis intervention, and therapeutic techniques. Reliable, adaptable, and focused on effective mental health support and positive client outcomes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Mental Health Intern

Mclean Hospital
11.2024 - 07.2025
  • Developed strong rapport with diverse clientele, facilitating meaningful therapeutic relationships that promoted personal growth and self-awareness.
  • Evaluated progress of group therapy participants, adjusting session content and therapeutic approaches to maximize individual growth and group cohesion.
  • Provided crisis intervention services to clients experiencing acute distress, helping them regain emotional stability and access appropriate resources for ongoing support.
  • Improved treatment outcomes for clients by collaborating with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive care plans.
  • Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate, timely records of client interactions and treatment outcomes.

Graduate Residential Assistant

Lesley University, Threshold Program
08.2023 - 05.2025

• Nurtured and supported college-aged adults with intellectual and physical (dis)abilities throughout their college experience.

• Planned group programs using art as a means of expression and processing.

• Negotiated roommate disagreements and provided problem solving support.

• Assisted students with emotional regulation through the use of coping skills, art, and breathing.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern

ABCD Head Start
09.2023 - 05.2024

• Engaged children ages 1-5 in social emotional learning groups.

• Facilitated individual therapy with 4 clients using play therapy and drama therapy techniques.

• Taught client’s social skills and coping techniques using play-based interventions.

• Provided space for teachers and parents to speak and learn about mental health concepts.

Job Coach

Vocational Improvement Program
01.2021 - 08.2022

• Supported clients aged 18-45 with intellectual disabilities in their work environment.

• Modeled job tasks when clients needed assistance.

• Advocated for clients to management and staff, ensuring a safe and respectful work environment.

• Created career goals and plans with clients.

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Drama Therapy

Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
09-2025

Bachelor's of Music - Vocal Performance

New York University
New York, NY
05-2020

Skills

  • Child and adolescent therapy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Individual counseling
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Case documentation
  • Positive patient experiences
  • Social skills teacher
  • Suicide risk assessment

Timeline

Clinical Mental Health Intern

Mclean Hospital
11.2024 - 07.2025

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern

ABCD Head Start
09.2023 - 05.2024

Graduate Residential Assistant

Lesley University, Threshold Program
08.2023 - 05.2025

Job Coach

Vocational Improvement Program
01.2021 - 08.2022

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Drama Therapy

Lesley University

Bachelor's of Music - Vocal Performance

New York University
Madison Ligtermoet