PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Therapist, Ivyland Counseling Center, Ivyland and New Hope, PA
2009 – Present
Individual and family therapy with children, adolescents and adults challenged by mood and anxiety disorders, trauma related symptoms, relationships problems, impulse control disorders, substance abuse and dependence, and codependence.
Recovery from substance abuse and dependence focused groups and workshops for adults and adolescents.
Therapist, Aldie Counseling Center, Langhorne, PA
2007 – Present
Individual, couple’s, family and group therapy with:
Opiate dependent adults in a Methadone Maintenance Treatment program. Treatment incorporates learning healthy coping, managing co-existing mental health disorders, engaging families in the changed attitudes and perspective and peer support through 12 step program.
Adults who seek sobriety from mood altering substances (Benzodiazepines, Alcohol, Cocaine, Cannabis) or compulsive behaviors (excessive shopping, gambling, eating).
Family members who have been affected by addiction and seek to regain control over their lives.
Mental Health Therapist, Wedge Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2005 – 2007
Individual, couple’s and family therapy with:
Inner city children and adolescences suffering from sexual, emotional and physical trauma, ADHD, Conduct Disorders, Attachment disorders, disrupted family systems and well as adjustments to foster care placements.
Adults with severe mental health conditions such as chronic, recurrent depression or bipolar disorder, severe anxiety and panic attacks, social and other phobias, unresolved childhood traumas, repeated traumatization, psychotic disorders and chronic and severe substance abuse and dependence.
Adults that struggle with ethnic, racial and socioeconomic stressors and limited opportunities for self expression and personal growth who seek increased inner piece as well as improved coping and relaxation skills.
Clinical Case Manager, ICMS, Family Service of Burlington County, New Jersey
– 2005
Biopsychosocial assessments, crisis management, linkage to treatment, monitoring of treatment continuity and progress and well as other clinical social work services for:
Adults with severe and persistent mental illness as well as chronic substance abuse and dependence.
Placement assessor, Family Service of Burlington County & Division of Youth and
Family Services, New Jersey
Safety and clinical care assessments for:
Children that have been placed outside the family by DYFS.
Adopted and foster care children.
School counselor, Domeikavos Gymnasium, Domeikava, Lithuania
2001
Individual and family therapy with children and adolescents.
“Introduction to psychology” class for high school students.
Educational seminars for teachers, students and parents.
Mental Health Therapist, Recovery Center for Women, Kaunas, Lithuania
2000 - 2001
Group therapy for women struggling to adjust to society after long term incarceration.
Crisis Counselor, 24-hour Student Psychological Help Line, Kaunas, Lithuania
2000 - 2001
Crisis assessment and counseling for colleague students.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Single-handed completed research project on evaluating effectiveness of Integrated Case Management Program at Family Service of Burlington County, NJ. Results published and presented as master’s theses.
Initiated, organized and completed a research project in Pravieniskiu Maximum Security Corrections Facility, Pravieniskes, Lithuania. Results published and presented as bachelor’s theses.
Participated in a national anti-drug campaign in Lithuania by conducting anti-drug and anti-alcohol classes to children grades 1 to 4.
Prepared and lead educational groups at psychological support camp for teenagers grades 8 & 9.
Participated in research project in Ziegzdriu Psychiatric Hospital through patient psychological testing, assessments and treatment plan development.
Participated in research project at Aknystos Long Term Psychiatric Hospital by testing and assessing 20 patients (7 day live-in project) and preparing therapeutic suggestions and rehabilitation plans.
PUBLICATIONS
Marcinkeviciute L., Gustainiene L., Gostautas A. - Relationship between psychosocial rehabilitation and re-hospitalizations to psychiatric units. Presented at Vytautas Magnus University as Master’s these (2005).
Peterson L., Gylyte O., Gostautas A. – Personality Disorders and their Connection with Behavior and Adaptation in Jail. Presented at Vytautas Magnus University as Batchelor’s these (2005).
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Health Psychology (2005)
Vytautas MagnusUniversity, Kaunas, Lithuania
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2000)
Vytautas MagnusUniversity, Kaunas, Lithuania
CONTINUING EDUCATION/ TRAINING/AWARDS
MICA (Mentally Ill Chemical Abusers) Task Force Conferences (2003; 2004).
Seminar “Treating Sexually Aggressive Children and Adolescents” (2006).
Seminar “Developmental Disorders in Childhood” (2006).
Seminar “New Approaches in Understanding, Assessing and Treating Persons Who Self-Harm and Self Mutilate” (2006).
Training “Introduction to Focusing Psychotherapy” (2006).
Training “Basics in Treating Sexual Trauma” (2007).
Fifth Annual Conference for Direct Service Professionals Advancing in the Human Services Field (2007).
“Treatment and Recovery of Sex Offenders through the STAR Program”.
“Helpful Approaches to Managing Crisis Situation”.
9 seminar series “Co-occurring Disorder Competency” (2007).
Training “HIV/AIDS” (2007).
15 seminar series “Enhanced provider Competency with Families” (2007–2008).
Training “MOMS (Mothers Overcoming Mood Altering Substances) – An Overview of Services” (2008).
Training “TB/STD/Hepatitis” (2008).
Seminar “Borderline Personality Demystified” (2008).
Seminar “Gestalt Approach to Healing Sexual Trauma” (2008).
3 Trainings “Suboxone Treatment – Questions and Answers” (2008).
Seminar “Trauma Shop” (2008).
Training “Annual Evaluations; DAP Notes; Discharge Procedures; Clinical Evaluations; Treatment Plan Development” (2008).
Addiction Forum “Attachment Disorders, Neglect and Addictions” (2008).
Seminar “Strengthening Family Resilience” (2009).
Enhanced provider Competency with Families Clinician Award (2009).
Seminar “Sexual Addiction: Signs & Symptoms, Assessment & Treatment” (2009).
2 day seminar “EMDR and EMDR related Techniques for Effective Trauma Treatment” (2009).
Seminar “Evidenced-based Treatment of Impulsive Aggression in Children” (2009).
Training “Smoking cessation” (2009).
LANGUAGES
Lithuanian – native.
Russian – fluent.