Katherine Allen

Katherine Allen

Therapist at MFT3.com

Greater New York City Area

Current
  • Therapist in Private Practice at Marriage & Family Therapy of Trumbull (MFT3)
Past
  • Family Therapist / Group Facilitator at Family ReEntry
  • Family Therapist / Clinician at Family & Children's Agency
  • Family Therapist at Catholic Charities of New Haven
  • Family Therapist Intern at Liberation Programs
  • Family Therapist Intern at FSW
  • Marketing Communications Specialist at Silver Hill Hospital
  • Director and Senior Designer at multiple organizations
  • Owner at i-do-design.net (Sole Proprietorship)
  • Adjunct Professor at University of Denver
Education
  • Fairfield University
  • Parsons School of Design
  • Colby College
Connections
73 connections
Industry
Mental Health Care
Websites

Katherine Allen’s Summary

As a licensed therapist, I work systemically using multiple theoretical approaches to create solutions and provide clinical services to my clients. I have been recognized for exceptional performance, team-oriented leadership, flexibility and adaptability, and for the ability to engage, motivate and retain clients.


Katherine Allen’s Experience

  • Therapist in Private Practice

    Marriage & Family Therapy of Trumbull (MFT3)

    (Mental Health Care industry)

    June 2007Present (2 years 6 months)

    I have been working as a private therapist since June of 2007 and am currently in a group practice (MFT3) providing therapy to individuals, couples, families and groups.

    I can be reached at 203-416-6008 x602.

  • Family Therapist / Group Facilitator

    Family ReEntry

    (Mental Health Care industry)

    June 2007January 2009 (1 year 8 months)

    Group co-facilitator for court referred offenders in the Family Violence Education Program (both male and female clients), EVOLVE and EXPLORE Programs (male repeat violent offenders).

    Individual and family therapist for Adult Behavioral Health clients.

  • Family Therapist / Clinician

    Family & Children's Agency

    (Mental Health Care industry)

    January 2008October 2008 (10 months)

    Project REWARD is an outpatient program serving substance abusing women in strengthening the recovery process through a holistic approach to all of life's challenges. Individual and family therapist, group facilitator and motivational instructor.

  • Family Therapist

    Catholic Charities of New Haven

    (Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Mental Health Care industry)

    July 2007December 2007 (6 months)

    Individual and family therapist for self-referred and DCF-referred population. Facilitator for state Parenting Education Program (PEP) classes. Group leader for Men's and Women's support issues.

  • Family Therapist Intern

    Liberation Programs

    (Mental Health Care industry)

    December 2006May 2007 (6 months)

    Family Therapist for couples and families in Drug Court, Intensive Outpatient, HIV and other departments. Utilized systemic models of therapy including structural, strategic, psychoeducational and motivational interviewing with issues around recovery, familial interactions and support. Coordinated, designed and implemented multi-family group nights.

  • Family Therapist Intern

    FSW

    (Mental Health Care industry)

    January 2006May 2007 (1 year 5 months)

    Family Therapist for Behavioral Health clientele. Addressed a wide range of therapeutic issues including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, PTSD, personality and psychotic disorders. Worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Developed safety plans and on-call supportive therapy with clients having DV presentations. Exposed to custodial court proceedings via DCF cases where the judge adopted my position.

  • Marketing Communications Specialist

    Silver Hill Hospital

    (Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Mental Health Care industry)

    September 2005September 2006 (1 year 1 month)

    Organized and coordinated all CME and Grand Rounds events. Coordinated and implemented community events to broaden awareness and reduce stigma associated with mental illness and substance abuse. Fielded phone intake calls from potential patients and families. Educational/informational promotions. In-depth research regarding collaborative systems and best use of internet assets.

  • Director and Senior Designer

    multiple organizations

    (Public Company; 51-200 employees; Design industry)

    October 1989September 2005 (16 years )

    16 years advertising and design experience. Senior management of accounts, staff, clients and vendors, budgets, estimates, scheduling, quality control, proofreading, presschecking. Developed corporate policies, procedures. Branding specialist.

    • Denver Clients: Dockers, Dannon, AT&T, Wells Fargo, Denver Zoo, Colorado Ballet.

    • Boston Clients: Stanley Tools, Timberland, Fidelity, Liberty Mutual, Digital.

    • San Francisco Clients: Novell, Birds Eye, Chevron, Idaho Potato, Charles Schwab.

    • Silicon Valley Clients: Cisco Systems, SunSoft, Scholastic, IBM, Stanford Business School, Adobe, Pixar, United Airlines.

  • Owner

    i-do-design.net (Sole Proprietorship)

    (Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Design industry)

    August 2000June 2005 (4 years 11 months)

    Custom creations for weddings, parties, announcements and related printed pieces.

  • Adjunct Professor

    University of Denver

    (Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Higher Education industry)

    August 2000June 2003 (2 years 11 months)

    Internship Advisor and Professional Practice instructor for seniors and grad students in the Electronic Media Arts and Design (eMAD) major.


Katherine Allen’s Education

  • Fairfield University

    MA , Marriage and Family Therapy , 20052007

    CT Lic. #001349, Marriage and Family Therapy

    Activities and Societies:
    Student Representative to State Board of Directors of CTAMFT, 9/06 - 9/07.
    Student Consultant to State Board of Directors of CTAMFT, 9/07 - 9/08.
  • Parsons School of Design

    Graphic and Advertising Design 19901991

  • Colby College

    BA , English Literature , 19851989

    Activities and Societies:
    Member of Championship Ski Team.
    Concentration in Fine Art.

Additional Information

Katherine Allen’s Websites:

Katherine Allen’s Groups:

CTAMFT, AAMFT, Connecticut Council for Divorce Mediation, Certified PEP Instructor, Certified STEPS Facilitator, Trained Domestic Violence Clinician

  •    Ladies Who Launch
  •    Fairfield University Alumni
  •    Colby College Alumni & Friends
  •    United States Mental Health Professionals
  •    Connecticut MFT Connection
  •    Career Breakthrough! Network
  •    BNI Synergy CT
  •    American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

Katherine Allen’s Contact Settings

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  • career opportunities
  • consulting offers
  • new ventures
  • job inquiries
  • expertise requests
  • reference requests
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