Rhonda Fairweather
Salvisa
Summary
Mental health professional with comprehensive experience in therapeutic practices, adept at fostering positive client outcomes. Skilled in individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and treatment planning. Strong focus on collaborative team efforts and consistently achieving measurable results. Reliable and adaptable with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, ensuring effective support in dynamic environments.
Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to children and adults. 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.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Mental Health Therapist
Trinity Behavioral Health, PLLC (self-employed)
09.2019 - Current
- Provide mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, and families with a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and substance use.
- Work with court-ordered clients with concerns of domestic violence, loss of custody due to neglect and/or abuse, and substance use.
- Reduced symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma for clients with tailored treatment plans addressing individual needs.
- Conducted thorough assessments and diagnoses of clients, identifying appropriate treatment goals and strategies.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
Mental Health Counselor
Children and Family Counseling Associates
05.2016 - 09.2019
- Worked in office, in home, and in school with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and substance use.
- Established a safe environment for clients to openly discuss their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and concerns without fear of judgment or retribution.
- Continually updated professional knowledge by attending conferences, trainings, and workshops related to advancements in the field of mental health counseling.
- Reduced crisis intervention needs by proactively monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment approaches as necessary.
- Provided crisis intervention services during emergencies, deescalating situations and connecting individuals with appropriate resources for ongoing support.
Medical Transcriptionist
Medical Transcription Services
03.1999 - 01.2016
- Corrected grammar, spelling, and syntax mistakes in medical records.
- Accurately documented medical dictation to record patient care records.
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality with sensitive patient information following HIPAA guidelines.
- Enhanced accuracy of medical records by transcribing detailed physician dictations.
- Reduced errors in medical reports by reviewing, editing, and proofreading transcripts for clarity and consistency.
- Transcribed and edited physician reports from dictation.
Mental Health Counselor
Heart Hospital
06.2001 - 06.2009
- Continually updated professional knowledge by attending conferences, trainings, and workshops related to advancements in the field of mental health counseling.
- Established a safe environment for clients to openly discuss their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and concerns without fear of judgment or retribution.
- This hospital was specifically for children with complex heart issues. I worked with the children and families to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress related to the physical and financial problems these families faced. I saw chidren/families from Guatemala, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Honduras, and El Salvador.
Education
Master of Arts - Professional Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2015
Ph.D. - Christian Counseling
Bethany Divinity College And Seminary
Dothan, AL06-2000
High School Diploma -
Stone Mountain Christian School
Stone Mountain, GA06-1982
Skills
- Client Engagement
- Small Business Management
- Collaborative Relationship Enhancement
- Strong Communication Skills
- Client Support Proficiency
- Client service
Timeline
Owner/Mental Health Therapist
Trinity Behavioral Health, PLLC (self-employed)
09.2019 - Current
Mental Health Counselor
Children and Family Counseling Associates
05.2016 - 09.2019
Mental Health Counselor
Heart Hospital
06.2001 - 06.2009
Medical Transcriptionist
Medical Transcription Services
03.1999 - 01.2016
Master of Arts - Professional Counseling
Liberty University
Ph.D. - Christian Counseling
Bethany Divinity College And Seminary
High School Diploma -
Stone Mountain Christian School