Lolly Doyle, L.C.S.W.
Voice Mail: (310) 346-4443
New clients, please call (714) 898-0362
Works in: Long Beach

Education:
1988 - Master's Degree in Social Work
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. Concentration in mental health.

1983 - Bachelor's Degree in Music Education
Northeast Missouri State University, Kirksville, MO. Concentration in elementary and instrumental music education. Graduated Magna Cum Laude.

Licensure:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCS15725), granted March 1991.

Background:
Extensive experience working with mentally ill adults in an inpatient setting. Client populations have included individuals with mental illness, dual diagnosis, personality disorders and developmental disabilities, who have been committed to a psychiatric hospital for a variety of personal and situational circumstances. Cognitive behavioral therapy, along with psycho-educational and relapse prevention models have been used in group, individual and family modalities, and have been effective in helping clients with depression, anxiety, impulse control disorder, psychosis and chemical dependency.

Experience:
Psychiatric Social Worker 1988 - 1994, 1998 - present:
Metropolitan State Hospital, Norwalk, CA
Responsible for providing and coordinating a full range of psychosocial services to male and female adults having a variety of diagnoses, cultural backgrounds, and psychiatric commitment types. Completed extensive psychosocial assessments of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Participated on multi-disciplinary treatment teams in the development of a detailed treatment and recovery plan for individuals served. Conducted individual and group therapy. Completed reports to the Courts on a regular basis, making recommendations on treatment and level of care indicated for individuals committed as Mentally Disordered Offenders, Incompetent to Stand Trial and Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity. Performed case management, including frequent communication with family members, court personnel, conditional release liaisons and other community agencies. Provided clinical supervision for M.S.W. student interns and pre-licensed clinical social workers. Served on Field Instructors' Advisory Committee, and coordinated and provided group and individual clinical supervision for pre-licensed clinical social workers and M.S.W. student interns. Trained pre-licensed social workers for successful completion of written and oral licensure examination. Served on Documentation Standards Committee.

Piano Instructor, Substitute Music Teacher, 1994 - 1997
American School of The Hague
Lived and worked in The Hague, The Netherlands

Social Work Internship, 1987 - 1988:
Rio Hondo Community Mental Health Center, Cerritos, CA
Responsible for initial and complete psychosocial history and treatment needs assessment of individuals seeking mental health services. Performed psychotherapy and supportive therapy with individuals having a variety of backgrounds and illnesses. Co-facilitated a women's therapy group.

Social Work Internship, 1986 - 1987
Harbor Regional Center, Torrance, CA
Responsible for evaluating individuals for HRC eligibility and for coordinating and providing psychosocial services. Prepared psychosocial evaluations, including in-home assessments. Consulted with an interdisciplinary team on behalf of clients. Facilitated a group of dually diagnosed individuals.

Music Teacher, 1983 - 1985
Roosevelt School District, Phoenix, AZ
Responsible for teaching general and instrumental music to students in grades kindergarten through six. Created music curriculum and lesson plans. Taught vocal music and music theory. Conducted and rehearsed school select choir. Coordinated and presented a variety of music programs.

New clients, please call office number. Do not call therapist.
Administrative information needs to be gathered before scheduling.
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