Victoria Germano, Lcsw
About Victoria Germano, Lcsw
Victoria Germano, LCSW, is a Clinical Therapist at Forge Health since 2022, with prior experience in various roles at Lifeback Behavioral Health & Addiction. She employs an integrative therapeutic approach and manages a caseload of 30-35 patients, utilizing psychological inventories in her practice.
Work at Forge Health
Victoria Germano has been employed as a Clinical Therapist at Forge Health since 2022. In this role, she utilizes an integrative therapeutic approach that combines cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused techniques, and strengths-based modalities. She manages a caseload of 30-35 patients, addressing a variety of mental health diagnoses. Germano is responsible for completing Bio-Psychosocial Assessments and formulating person-centered treatment plans. She also engages in monthly consultations with a clinical supervisor to ensure the quality of care provided to her patients.
Previous Experience in Behavioral Health
Prior to her current position, Germano worked at Lifeback Behavioral Health & Addiction in various roles from 2018 to 2022. She started as an Undergraduate Intern and progressed to Graduate Social Work Intern, Therapist, and Assistant Coordinator. Throughout her time at Lifeback, she gained extensive experience in psychiatric case management and therapeutic practices. She completed Bio-Psychosocial Assessments and participated in regular training to comply with state and federal regulations, enhancing her clinical skills.
Education and Expertise
Victoria Germano holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from The College of New Jersey, which she completed from 2015 to 2018. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Rutgers University–New Brunswick, graduating in 2020. Her academic background provides her with a solid foundation in clinical social work, which she applies in her therapeutic practice. Germano regularly utilizes psychological inventories such as GAD-7, PHQ-9, and PCL-5 to assess and address her patients' mental health needs.
Therapeutic Approach and Methodology
Germano employs an integrative therapeutic approach in her practice, combining various modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, and strengths-based techniques. This diverse methodology allows her to tailor her treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each patient. She is committed to providing person-centered care and regularly engages in professional development through training and consultations to maintain high standards in her therapeutic practice.