Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to children and families. Skilled in identifying, assessing and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues. Develops and implements treatment plans and provides counseling and therapy to obtain maximum results for patients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contractor Therapist
Haven Family Counseling
Louisville, KY
01.2018 - Current
Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, ODD, PTSD, Autism and anger management.
Worked in a variety of settings including office, in-home, community-based settings, and schools.
Liaised with other healthcare and school-based professionals to develop comprehensive client care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Documented treatment plans, diagnoses, assessments, and discharge documentation for clients.
Use compassionate services following ethical and professional practice.
Monitored client progress and provided feedback to families and treatment team members.
Implemented treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) to help clients develop coping skills.
Educated clients and families about mental health issues, treatments and resources.
Community Living Support Aide
Growing Minds Learning Center
Louisville, KY
08.2016 - 01.2018
Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Internship Student
Our Lady Of Peace Hospital
07.2016 - 01.2017
Provided treatment to a caseload of pre-teens and adolescents with emotional and behavioral problems in an intensive outpatient setting. The intern position focused on individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy.
Intern observed and learned the initial process of evaluation, treatment goals, and discharge. Intern used computer technology use for documenting session notes.
Observed and trained in crisis intervention protocols.
Intern assisted with answering telephone calls and taking messages.
Participated in workshops and presentations related to the mental health field to gain knowledge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Murray State University
Murray, KY
Master of Science - Professional Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2017
Skills
Active listener
Strong social skills
Respectful
,Responsiveness
Problem-solver
Motivated
Certification
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate - January 2018-Present