Dana Lewis
Grayson
Summary
Professional mental health practitioner with expertise in delivering therapeutic interventions and fostering emotional well-being. Skilled in individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and mental health assessment. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving positive outcomes, adaptable to changing client needs. Known for empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist
Pathway to Hope Counseling Services, Inc.
07.2024 - Current
- Maintain an active caseload of children, adolescents, and families receiving community-based mental health services.
- Provide individual, family, and skill-building services utilizing evidence-based interventions including CBT, TF-CBT, ACT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
- Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments and develop person-centered treatment plans.
- Collaborate with caregivers, schools, DFCS personnel, foster care agencies, and community partners to coordinate care and support client goals.
- Complete clinical documentation, progress notes, treatment plans, and assessments in compliance with Medicaid and agency standards.
- Conduct crisis intervention and develop safety plans when necessary.
- Provide services to foster youth and families in homes, schools, community settings, and emergency placement.
- Developed tailored treatment plans based on client assessments and therapeutic goals.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions, fostering emotional healing and personal growth.
School Counselor
The Museum School of Avondale Estates
Decatur, GA
02.2019 - Current
- Provide comprehensive school counseling services for students in grades K–8.
- Conduct individual and small-group counseling to address academic, social, emotional, and behavioral concerns.
- Develop and facilitate classroom lessons focused on social-emotional learning, executive functioning, conflict resolution, character education, and career awareness.
- Serve as Attendance Protocol Manager, monitoring attendance concerns and collaborating with families to improve student engagement and success.
- Coordinate crisis response efforts and develop safety plans for students experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges.
- Facilitate student mediation and restorative practices to strengthen peer relationships and conflict resolution skills.
- Lead parent workshops focused on anxiety, executive functioning, peer relationships, and student wellness.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and community providers to address student needs and remove barriers to learning.
- Connect families with community resources to address economic, educational, and mental health needs.
School Counselor
Jolly Elementary School
Clarkston, GA
08.2011 - 01.2019
- Coordinated Section 504 services and ensured compliance with federal guidelines.
- Served as Behavior Coach, supporting teachers and staff with behavior intervention strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Coordinated Student Support Team (SST) processes for grades K–2.
- Conducted individual and group counseling focused on social-emotional development, behavior management, and academic success.
- Delivered classroom guidance lessons aligned with comprehensive school counseling standards.
- Collaborated with families, teachers, administrators, and community agencies to support student achievement and well-being.
Teacher
Montclair Elementary School
Atlanta, GA
08.2006 - 05.2009
- Designed and delivered differentiated instruction to meet diverse student learning needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance and progress.
- Integrated culturally responsive teaching practices into daily instruction.
- Served as Grade Level Chair and collaborated with colleagues to enhance student outcomes.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promoted academic and social growth.
Education
Education Specialist (Ed.S.) - School Counseling
University of Georgia
Athens, GA01-2021
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - School Counseling
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA01-2010
Bachelor of Science in Education - Early Childhood Education
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA01-2006
Skills
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Sand Tray Therapy
- Crisis Intervention
- Family Therapy
- Behavioral Counseling
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Clinical Assessments
- Treatment Planning
- BIRP Documentation
- Parent Education & Training
- Group Facilitation
- Community Resource Coordination
- Attendance Intervention
- Executive Functioning Support
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), State of Georgia
- Georgia Professional Certificate – School Counseling (P–12)
- Georgia Professional Certificate – Early Childhood Education (P–5)
- First Aid Certification | April 2026
LEADERSHIP & PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
- Attendance Protocol Manager
- Student Support Team (MTSS) Coordinator
- Grade Level Chair
- Parent Workshop Facilitator
- Career Day Coordinator
- Executive Functioning Group Facilitator
- Schoolwide Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Program Development
- Crisis Response Team Member
- Student Mediation Facilitator
Timeline
Therapist
Pathway to Hope Counseling Services, Inc.
07.2024 - Current
School Counselor
The Museum School of Avondale Estates
02.2019 - Current
School Counselor
Jolly Elementary School
08.2011 - 01.2019
Teacher
Montclair Elementary School
08.2006 - 05.2009
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - School Counseling
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science in Education - Early Childhood Education
Georgia State University
Education Specialist (Ed.S.) - School Counseling
University of Georgia