Donny Blount
Phoenix
Summary
Relational therapist with an eclectic approach, shaped by experiences across diverse settings and work with people from all walks of life. Grounded in the belief that meaningful change happens when people feel understood, supported, and emotionally connected. Committed to ongoing growth as a clinician while helping individuals, couples, and families build more fulfilling relationships with others and themselves
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Revibe Mental Health
Phoenix, AZ
11.2024 - Current
- Support couples in identifying patterns, resolving conflict, and fostering intimacy and emotional safety.
- .Guide clients through goal-setting, relational repair, and skill-building to strengthen both personal and interpersonal growth.
- Maintain an eclectic approach to meet the unique needs of each individual or couple, drawing on experience with diverse backgrounds and life experiences.
- Track progress and adjust treatment plans collaboratively to ensure clients feel heard, supported, and empowered
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Anew Treatment Center
Scottsdale, AZ
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Delivered holistic therapy services to adults with mental health and co-occurring disorders while focusing on development of healthy relationships.
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Improved family dynamics through family therapy therapy sessions focused on communication, connection and conflict resolution strategies.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a sense of community, trust and support among participants while providing coping strategies.
- Oversaw work development program supporting clients in preparation for vocational endeavors.
- Collaborated on treatment planning and program needs with multidisciplinary team.
- Collaborated with hospitals and other treatment programs for coordination fo care for clients.
Student Therapist
The Brook Hospital - KMI
Louisville, KY
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided therapy to clients in individual and group setting to assist in dealing with substance abuse, mental illness or physical abuse.
- Interviewed clients, reviewed records and conducted assessments to evaluate mental or physical condition of clients or patients.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Collaborated with supervisor, physicians and nurses to plan or coordinate treatment based on clients needs.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Documented therapeutic goals and client progress.
- Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
- Built trust and rapport with compassionate approach.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis..
Student Therapist
Triune Counseling Services
Louisville, KY
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Private practice agency setting working underneath LMFT and ICEEFT licensed supervisor.
- Worked with multiple systems such as individuals, couples, families and siblings.
- Mediated conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues.
- Worked individually and with co-therapist to develop and implement treatment goals.
- Documented therapeutic goals and client progress.
- Worked with interdisciplinary supervision team to develop interventions for clients.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to promote awareness and growth.
- Integrated multiple models for treatment with heavy focus on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Mental Health Facilitator
Center For Family And Community Well-Being
Louisville, KY
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided psychoeducational on various topics surrounding mental health and communication.
- Prepared, modified and co-led groups based on individualized population.
- Worked with multiple population groups such as collegiate and high school athletes.
- Collaborated with program coordinator to identify areas in need of improvement and implement solutions.
- Provided and showcased effective coping skills to handle stress, anxiety and depression.
- Identified self care strategies and helped participates implement their own self care plan.
Student Therapist
The Healing Place
Louisville, KY
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Documented therapeutic goals and client progress.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to promote awareness and growth.
- Assessed client needs and developed treatment plans.
- Built trust and rapport with compassionate approach.
- Completed 200+ hours internship working with Substance Use Population.
- Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
- Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques and reiki to patients and families.
- Guided group therapy for Substance Use clients with focus on self-advocacy, self-healing and empowerment.
- Delivered mental health support for female patients suffering from post-partum depression and generalized anxiety disorder.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Counseled up to 8 patients weekly with issues such as mood disorders, PTSD and anxiety.
Social Worker Intern
Louisville Central Community Center
Louisville, KY
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Interviewed clients and family members to obtain key information for case planning and management.
- Obtained and supplied information to coordinating agencies to provide best possible guidance to clients.
- Attended over 400+ hours of meetings, conferences and training courses to advance professional knowledge of social work.
- Secured housing, medical care and employment for clients by collaborating with various community agencies.
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products and services based on each clients' individual needs.
- Assisted clients with preparing financial plans, conducting investment research and completing trades and transactions to assess and meet financial goals.
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
- Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY05-2023
Skills
- Couples therapy
- Adolescent therapy
- Multicultural competence
- Grief and loss
- Substance use
- Infidelity
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Modalities: EFT, DBT, CBT, SFT
Timeline
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Revibe Mental Health
11.2024 - Current
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Anew Treatment Center
08.2023 - 10.2024
Mental Health Facilitator
Center For Family And Community Well-Being
09.2022 - 12.2022
Student Therapist
The Brook Hospital - KMI
08.2022 - 08.2023
Student Therapist
Triune Counseling Services
05.2022 - 07.2023
Student Therapist
The Healing Place
08.2021 - 05.2022
Social Worker Intern
Louisville Central Community Center
08.2020 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
University of Louisville