Shaun Salzman

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Owner/CEO

Anchored Minds Psychotherapy and Consulting LLC

May 2023 - Current (3 years 5 months)

Private Practice Founder
Built a trauma-informed psychotherapy practice from the ground up, managing all clinical, operational, branding, and marketing components independently.
Provide virtual therapy for adults navigating PTSD, betrayal trauma, compulsive sexual behavior, identity struggles, and attachment wounds.
🧠 Trauma-Informed Therapist
Deliver evidence-based therapy using CBT, and IFS-informed parts work.
Specialize in working with veterans, men’s mental health, survivors of relational trauma, and individuals in high-conflict relationships.
Create customized treatment plans and track clinical progress while maintaining HIPAA-compliant documentation.
🧩 Niche Clinical Focus
Deep specialization

Crisis Director

LifeStance Health

Jan 2020 - Feb 2023 (3 years 2 months)

Provided leadership, clinical expertise, and real-time crisis intervention support within a fast-paced outpatient mental health setting. Managed immediate crisis response, oversaw therapist training in crisis protocols, and supported clinicians in high-risk situations — all while maintaining a full caseload of clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Responded to in-the-moment crisis calls from clients and family members, offering stabilization, de-escalation, and triage for appropriate levels of care.
Supported therapists in live crisis sessions through direct co-facilitation, supervision, or immediate consult.
Designed and delivered training for clinical staff on suicide risk assessment, safety planning, and trauma-i

Behavioral Care Manager

Anthem Inc

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year 1 month)

I conduct appropriate screening and medical necessity criteria for behavioral health inpatient levels of care to ensure access to medically necessary quality behavioral healthcare in a cost effective setting, demonstrating knowledge and clinical judgment to assess members needs in accordance with UM Clinical Guidelines and contracts. I also refer cases to Peer Reviewers as appropriate, participate in care coordination, implementation, case discharge planning, and monitoring to promote quality member outcomes, optimize member health benefits, and to promote effective use of health benefits and community resources.

Licensed Professional Counselor

Thriveworks

Nov 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 3 months)

Have you been struggling to cope with difficulties in life and unsure how to bring about a resolution? Have you been experiencing anxiety, depression, confusion, or anger in regards to an area of your life? My goal is to work collaboratively with you to help you take steps towards reaching your desired level of peace and understanding. I would like to provide a nurturing place for you to explore your struggles, ideas, and feelings. I utilize an integrated approach using cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, mindfulness, and humanistic to help you journey through your experiences in a healthy manner. I have several years of experience in the mental health profession, and have worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I have a Master

Director Of Admissions

UHS

Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year 1 month)

Worked to maximize facility census, designed and implemented an effective streamlined admissions process on a 24 hour, 7 days a week basis, and ensured a high level of resident satisfaction.
Screened and promptly accepted potential admissions to the facility for the following: level of care appropriateness, financial payment source, length of stay (short or long-term care), and mental illness or mental retardation criteria. Contacted referral source promptly regarding acceptance/denial of the referral. Documented all inquiries on appropriate forms. Followed-up on all inquiries that had not yet converted to admissions. Attended meetings with department heads, CEO, and Administrator to assess appropriate follow-up.
Attended and part

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Acute Therapist

Kemsville center for behavioral health

Sep 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 4 months)

Delivered psychotherapy services in individual, group and family settings to patients/residents and families to resolve emotional, behavioral, or interpersonal problems. Directed and provided case management services. Developed measurable goals and objectives for residents based on established program philosophy and resident needs. Maintained high quality documentation of all therapy services consistent with facility policies. Assessed patients’/residents’ needs regularly and assisted in the updating of the Individualized Service Plan. Required understanding of and comfort level with medical terminology, residential treatment, clinical science/pathology and psychiatric disorders. Articulate, assertive, and able to communicate effectively wi

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Therapeutic Day Treatment Counselor

Envision Family Services

Oct 2013 - Sep 2015 (2 years)

Provided case management and service coordination to clients, their families, and support teams (including their schools and workplaces) as needed. Provided individual, group, and family services to all clients on caseload. Provided crisis intervention to clients as needed. Coordinated closely with other staff and community partners to ensure the appropriateness of treatment modalities and services being provided. Served as clinical liaison to referral sources and parents regarding progress and needs; to include attendance of FAPT meetings and court hearings as necessary. Maintained high quality documentation of all case work, completed in a timely manner, and consistent with outlined program policies and licensure requirements. Created and

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