Behavior Analyst
Ms. Katherine A. Petefish is a Behavior Analyst in Festus, MO
with special training and skill in improving patients' quality of life by helping to adjust their behaviors.
As a Behavior Analyst, Katherine A. Petefish, LMSW, LBA, LCPC, BCBA performs
behavioral assessments, patient parent education, and liaisons with other mental health professionals. Behavior Analysis is
a medical specialty centered on improving patients' mental or physical behavioral health by applying the principles of behavioral psychology to structured treatment plans. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Behavior Analysts include autism, drug addiction, eating disorders, traumatic brain injuries, and congenital birth defects.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Behavior Analysts
include conducting research and behavior assessments, participating in one-on-one therapy sessions with patients, and formulating and overseeing treatment plans to adjust patient behavior for positive goal achievement.
A behavior analyst is qualified by at least a master's degree and Behavior Analyst Certification Board certification and/or a state-issued credential (such as a license) to practice behavior analysis independently. Behavior analysts provide the required supervision to assistant behavior analysts and behavior technicians. A behavior analyst delivers services consistent with the dimensions of applied behavior analysis. Common services may include, but are not limited to, conducting behavioral assessments, analyzing data, writing and revising behavior-analytic treatment plans, training others to implement components of treatment plans, and overseeing implementation of treatment plans.
Behavior Analysts in Festus, MO
Community / Behavioral Health Agency
A private or public agency usually under local government jurisdiction, responsible for assuring the delivery of community based mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse and/or behavioral health services to individuals with those disabilities. Services may range from companion care, respite, transportation, community integration, crisis intervention and stabilization, supported employment, day support, prevocational services, residential support, therapeutic and supportive consultation, environmental modifications, intensive in-home therapy and day treatment, in addition to traditional mental health and behavioral treatment.
Community Behavioral Health Agencies in Festus, MO
Professional Counselor
Ms. Katherine A. Petefish is a Professional Counselor in Festus, MO
with special training and skill in assessing patient mental health and treating cognitive, psychological, and behavioral disorders using a wide variety of therapy techniques.
As a Professional Counselor, Katherine A. Petefish, LMSW, LBA, LCPC, BCBA performs
diagnosing and treating mental and emotional disorders, providing therapy to clients in individual and group settings, research into advanced therapy techniques and applications, and referral to medical mental health professionals as needed . Professional Counseling is
a healthcare specialty centered on providing mental and emotional guidance and therapy to treat mental, emotional, and addictive disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Professional Counselors include anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), behavioral disorders, phobias, bereavement, marital hardship, attempted suicide, drug and alcohol addiction, sexual abuse, .
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Professional Counselors
include psychotherapy, cognitive behavior disorder (CBD) therapy, crisis management, mental health assessment, intelligence quotient examinations, marriage counseling, one-on-one therapy sessions, anger management therapy, and stress management.
Professional Counselors in Festus, MO
Social Worker
A social worker is a person who is qualified by a Social Work degree, and licensed, certified or registered by the state as a social worker to practice within the scope of that license. A social worker provides assistance and counseling to clients and their families who are dealing with social, emotional and environmental problems. Social work services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups, and the public.
Social Workers in Festus, MO
