Emily McKay, LPC
Erie,CO
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Ketamine Assisted Therapist
Integrative Psychiatry Centers
03.2022 - Current
- Provided Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy for clients with severe levels of depression, anxiety and trauma, including preparation and integration sessions.
PAT Trainer and Home Group Leader
Integrative Psychiatry Institute
03.2023 - Current
- Co-leader of Ketamine Experiential Trainings for IPI (Integrative Psychiatry Institute).
- Trained students in the Ketamine Assisted Therapy Process.
- Monitored student experiences and practice of the method.
- Facilitated student discussion groups to deepen understanding of Psychedelic Assisted Therapy.
Therapist
Self-employed
05.2003 - Current
- Assisted clients in the healing and resolution of depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues and difficult life transitions.
- Fostered creative collaborations with clients using Hakomi, IFS, EMDR, and Mindfulness.
- Provided in-person sessions and contract work for BetterHelp and Headway, developed proficiency in the delivery of somatic models via telehealth.
Care Manager III
Anthem
11.2007 - 03.2022
- Delivered telephonic support to diverse individuals struggling with mental health, substance abuse and chronic health issues. Reached people challenged by cost of care, location, and stigma.
- Recognized for warmth and effectiveness in educating about symptoms, diagnoses, available treatments, lifestyle changes.
- Represented Behavioral Health in interdisciplinary medical rounds. Emphasized emotional wellness as part of overall health.
- Sought out by peers for case consultations.
- Featured clinician in Behavioral Health's successful sales presentation to Google.
- Served as Behavioral Health liaison to corporate clients such as Google and Merrill Lynch.
Clinical Evaluator
Boulder Community Hospital
06.2000 - 12.2006
- Provided mental health and substance abuse evaluations in the ER. Learned to provide calm, compassionate care for people in crisis.
- Assessed treatment needs and provided referrals.
- Effectively engaged with people in altered mental states due to substance use, mania, and psychosis.
- Trained newly hired clinicians and developed a policy, procedure and resource manual.
Education
Master of Arts - Contemplative Psychotherapy, Buddhist Psychology
Naropa University
Boulder, CO05.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Philosophy
William Jewell College
Liberty, MO05.1993
Skills
- Certified in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Through Integrative Psychiatry Institute - an extensive year long training covering Ketamine, MDMA and Psilocybin for therapeutic use
- Certified in Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy
- Trained in Internal Family Systems IFS Circle Program
- Trained in Buddhist Psychology
- Trained in EMDR
- Assessment and referrals
- Individual Therapy
- Telehealth counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- LPC Colorado 0003220
Awards and Accomplishments
Interviewed by National Public Radio regarding Anthem Behavioral Health's response to the opioid crisis.
Awarded "Winner Behavioral Health Advocate" from Professional Patient Advocate Institute based on care management services for man suffering from schizophrenia and complex medical issues.
Timeline
PAT Trainer and Home Group Leader
Integrative Psychiatry Institute
03.2023 - Current
Ketamine Assisted Therapist
Integrative Psychiatry Centers
03.2022 - Current
Care Manager III
Anthem
11.2007 - 03.2022
Therapist
Self-employed
05.2003 - Current
Clinical Evaluator
Boulder Community Hospital
06.2000 - 12.2006
Master of Arts - Contemplative Psychotherapy, Buddhist Psychology
Naropa University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Philosophy
William Jewell College
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