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Aoife Tessmann

@aoifetessmann

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I lead trauma-informed therapy and recovery programs for clients with complex behavioral health needs.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead or provide trauma-informed behavioral health care where I can support clients with complex needs, strengthen clinical teams, and improve treatment programs across recovery and mental health settings.

I've led detox, residential, and outpatient programming at Ocean Recovery, supervising clinical staff, improving operations, and guiding crisis management, family engagement, and multidisciplinary care.

As an EMDR-trained Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, I provide individual and group therapy for adults navigating complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, substance use, eating disorders, depression, and relationship challenges. I build treatment plans, complete biopsychosocial assessments, coordinate care, and use evidence-based approaches to support lasting behavioral change.

My seven-plus years in behavioral health span detox, residential, outpatient, and private-practice settings, grounded in compassionate, direct, trauma-informed care and strong therapeutic alliances.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Associate Therapist

Ferrara Marriage & Family Therapy

Feb 2025 - Jun 2026 (1 year 4 months)

Provided individual psychotherapy for adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, substance use concerns, eating disorders, depression, and relationship challenges. Conducted assessments and developed treatment plans using evidence-based interventions.

Individual Therapy Trauma Informed Care Treatment Planning EMDR CBT DBT ACT Motivational Interviewing

Program Director

Ocean Recovery

Jan 2025 - Jun 2026 (1 year 5 months)

Directed detox, residential, and outpatient programming while supervising clinical staff and overseeing program operations. Led crisis management, family engagement, and multidisciplinary collaboration to improve client outcomes.

Clinical Supervision Program Management Crisis Intervention Family engagement Quality Improvement

Associate Therapist

Ocean Recovery

Nov 2024 - Jun 2026 (1 year 7 months)

Provided individual and group therapy across multiple levels of care. Completed biopsychosocial assessments, treatment planning, relapse prevention, discharge planning, and coordination of care with community providers.

Individual Therapy Group Therapy Biopsychosocial Assessments Treatment Planning Relapse Prevention Planning Discharge Planning Care Coordination

Substance Use Counselor

Ocean Recovery

Nov 2018 - Nov 2024 (6 years)

Delivered counseling and case management services for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Coordinated care, facilitated groups, supported families, and connected clients with community resources.

Substance Use Counseling Case Management Group Facilitation Family Support Discharge Planning