Andrea Lareau
Martinton
Summary
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Professional Music Therapist (LPMT) with more than 10 years of experience supporting adult and geriatric populations across hospice, behavioral health, bereavement, and outpatient counseling settings. Experienced in psychotherapy, psychosocial assessment, behavioral health care management, caregiver support, crisis intervention, treatment planning, care coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, adjustment disorders, cognitive decline, serious illness, and complex psychosocial needs. Proven ability to engage high-risk patients, support care transitions, provide telehealth services, and maintain compliance with clinical documentation and regulatory requirements. Demonstrated leadership in program development, policy review, quality improvement initiatives, and organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bereavement Counselor
Uplifted Care
04.2024 - Current
- Provide individual psychotherapy and grief counseling to 15–20 adult clients weekly through in-person, telehealth, and telephone-based services.
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans, goals, and interventions.
- Support patients experiencing grief, depression, anxiety, adjustment challenges, caregiver stress, and major life transitions.
- Provide counseling and education to family members and caregivers coping with illness, loss, and caregiving responsibilities.
- Complete proactive outreach, assessments, and follow-up for hospice bereavement participants to promote continuity of care and engagement.
- Facilitate support groups and psychoeducational workshops focused on coping skills, resilience, grief, and emotional wellness.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary professionals to coordinate care and address complex psychosocial needs.
- Maintain timely, accurate documentation and compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
- Coordinate community bereavement programming including candlelight vigils, grief workshops, and continuing education presentations.
- Present educational educational workshops and continuing education programs for mental health professionals, educators, clergy, healthcare providers, and community members on grief, bereavement, caregiver support, and culturally responsive care.
Therapist/Counselor
Thrivewell Counseling
07.2023 - Current
- Provide outpatient psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families through in-person and telehealth platforms.
- Maintain a caseload of clients presenting with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, work-related stressors, grief, and life transitions.
- Conduct behavioral health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals and interventions.
- Utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches to support emotional wellness, symptom management, and personal growth.
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation while adhering to ethical, legal, and professional standards.
- Utilize SimplePractice EMR for scheduling, treatment planning, client communication, and clinical documentation.
- Participate in case consultation and interdisciplinary collaboration to support positive treatment outcomes.
Hospice Social Worker
Uplifted Care
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed a caseload of more than 30 hospice patients and families, providing psychosocial assessments, counseling, and ongoing emotional support.
- Assisted patients and families with advance care planning, including Healthcare Power of Attorney documents, DNR orders, funeral planning, and FMLA needs.
- Connected patients and caregivers with community resources to enhance safety, quality of life, and caregiver support.
- Conducted suicide risk assessments and developed safety plans when clinically indicated.
- Provided psychosocial support and care planning for patients with dementia, cognitive impairment, serious illness, and complex behavioral health needs.
- Supported family caregivers through education, counseling, anticipatory grief support, and care coordination.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Participated in facility care plan meetings to advocate for patient needs and improve continuity of care across settings.
- Maintained accurate documentation in compliance with Medicare and organizational standards.
- Supported patients transitioning across care settings and collaborated with families, facilities, and healthcare providers to promote of continuity of care and reduce psychosocial barriers to treatment and support services.
Music Therapist
Uplifted Care
01.2016 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented a hospice music therapy program serving patients and families across multiple care settings.
- Conducted assessments and provided individualized music therapy interventions to address emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, and quality-of-life needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to support comprehensive patient care planning.
- Maintained clinical documentation, interdisciplinary notes, and participation in weekly care team meetings.
- Educated healthcare professionals, patients, and families regarding the benefits of music therapy in hospice and palliative care.
- Managed scheduling, assessments, treatment planning, and service delivery across a large geographic service area.
- Developed and facilitated community grief support groups utilizing creative arts interventions.
Education
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM05-2023
Bachelor of Music - Music Therapy
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL05-2015
Skills
Psychotherapy
Telehealth Counseling
Behavioral Health Assessment
Psychosocial Assessment
Care Coordination
Treatment Planning
Crisis Intervention
Caregiver Support
Dementia Support
Grief and Bereavement Counseling
Transitional Care
Medicare Populations
Interdisciplinary Care Planning
Behavioral Health Care Management
Documentation and Compliance
Community Resource Coordination
Suicide Risk Assessment
Family Systems Support
Patient and Family Education
Case Consultation
Certification
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Illinois License #149.030082
Licensed Professional Music Therapist (LPMT), Illinois License #144.29
National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1982433264
Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL): #2624789
Illinois Educator Identification Number (IEIN): 1367179
Timeline
Bereavement Counselor
Uplifted Care
04.2024 - Current
Therapist/Counselor
Thrivewell Counseling
07.2023 - Current
Hospice Social Worker
Uplifted Care
05.2023 - 04.2024
Music Therapist
Uplifted Care
01.2016 - 05.2023
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
Western New Mexico University
Bachelor of Music - Music Therapy
Western Illinois University
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- St. Mary's Catholic Church, Director of Religious Education, Beaverville, IL, 2024, Present
- St. Mary's Catholic Church, Religious Education Teacher, Choir Member, Eucharistic Minister, and Donation Counter, Beaverville, IL, 2016, Present
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Council Chair — Uplifted Care | 2023 – Present
- Lead organizational DEI initiatives to promote equitable, culturally responsive care for patients, families, staff, and volunteers.
- Review, revise, and develop policies, procedures, forms, and organizational materials to ensure inclusive and person-centered language.
- Partner with organizational leadership to identify gaps, improve practices, and implement strategies that support belonging and equitable care delivery.
- Provide staff education and consultation regarding cultural humility, diversity, equity, inclusion, and evolving community needs.
- Facilitate DEI Council meetings and guide strategic planning efforts supporting organizational growth and quality improvement.
Good Grief Family Camp Founder & Program Coordinator — Uplifted Care | 2018 – Present
- Created and implemented an annual bereavement camp supporting grieving children and families throughout the community.
- Direct program planning, volunteer recruitment, curriculum development, logistics coordination, community partnerships, and event implementation.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary professionals to design and deliver therapeutic grief support programming.
- Coordinate ongoing program evaluation and improvements to ensure quality services and positive participant experiences.
- Serve as a community advocate for childhood grief awareness and family-centered bereavement support.