Dori Gilbert

About Dori Gilbert

Accomplished & innovative Behavioral Health Executive, with 20 years of leadership, business operations, strategic execution, financial oversight, data analysis, and change management within non-profit, government, and private sectors. Leverages a diverse background of clinical and business expertise, along with a continuous improvement mindset, to drive operational excellence & effectiveness, fundraising efforts, performance optimizations, lowered costs, revenue growth, employee satisfaction, and exceptional client experiences & outcomes. Subject matter expert in the areas of behavioral and mental health administration, project management, regulatory compliance, social service, child welfare, public health, and community health engagement. Passionate about training, leading, and cultivating teams, focusing on positive cultural change and accountability to drive high performance & data-driven results. Unique ability to collaborate with all levels of the organization, connect the team to the mission, and implement impactful strategies & best practices to bring organizations to the next level.

Experience

1. Marriage and Family Therapist

   LifeStance Health

   May 2014 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   Provide treatment and evaluation to individuals and couples. Participates in induvial crisis interventions. Collaborate with internal psychiatrist and other treatment providers, regarding patience progress and treatment. Therapeutic approach is influenced by three major therapeutic approaches: Existential Theory, believes that each individual has the potential for growth through their freedom to choose; Bowen Family System Theory, which emphasizes the role of family; and Strategic Theory, which offers dynamic interventions. Over 15 years of clinical training in Bowen Family System Therapy approach; Brief Strategic Therapy Level 1,2 certificate; Chemical Dependency; The STOP Program treatment model certificate-advanced training level for Domestic Violence treatment; Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Co-Occurring Disorders (Dual-Diagnosis), and has a Level 1 Certification of Gottman Training.

Education

• Alliant University

  Masters of Arts Degree, Marriage and Family Studies

• National University

  Bachelor of Science Degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

• Alliant University

  Certificate in Chemical Dependency, Marriage and Family Studies

• Teacher Training College of Ja’szbere’ny

  Bachelor of Arts Degree & Teaching Credential, Double majored in English and primary school studies

• Alliant University

  Doctor of Psychology, Marital and Family Therapy