ABIGAIL REYES
Dallas,TX
Summary
Resourceful mental health therapist focused on enhancing client well-being through tailored treatment plans and therapeutic sessions. Expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy and anxiety management drives effective interventions, fostering significant client growth and resilience.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Discovery Behavioral Health
Irving, Texas
02.2026 - Current
- Educated teens on coping strategies for stress and anxiety management.
- Counseled adolescents on stress management techniques, enhancing coping skills through relaxation exercises, mindfulness meditation, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
- Worked closely with parents and staff to consistently monitor client progress and regressions.
- Delivered crisis intervention services, conducting emergency assessments and short-term counseling, facilitating timely referrals to additional support services.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss treatment plans and progress updates.
- Conducted therapeutic individual, family, and group therapy sessions.
Counseling Intern
BasePoint Academy
Arlington, TX
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Led individual and group counseling sessions to support client development and coping strategies.
- Facilitated client goal-setting and challenge identification to promote personal growth.
- Conducted intake assessments to gather client information and needs.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss client progress and updates.
- Maintained accurate client records and documentation for reference.
- Shadowed licensed clinicians to learn effective therapeutic techniques for client engagement.
Counseling Intern
The Balancing Place
Addison, Texas
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Provided individual, family, and group counseling sessions, facilitating client growth and healing.
- Created and implemented treatment plans for clients.
- Administered and assessed clients through instruments and assessments as well as through clinical judgement for diagnosis.
- Participated in team meetings to collaboratively assess client progress and strategize treatment plans.
- Managed diverse case load, ensuring appropriate care and support for each client.
Counseling Intern
Nexus Recovery Center
Dallas, Texas
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Created treatment plans for clients and administered necessary assessments.
- Facilitated process and psychoeducational groups for clients.
- Guided clients in identifying personal goals and challenges to foster self-awareness and growth.
- Managed caseload of two clients, ensuring personalized support and engagement.
- Shadowed licensed clinicians to gain insights into effective therapeutic techniques and client interaction.
Education
MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) - CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
University of North Texas at Dallas
Dallas, TX12-2025
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - PSYCHOLOGY
Austin College
Sherman, TX05-2022
Skills
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Anxiety management
- Holistic counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Treatment planning
- Group counseling
- Cultural Competency
- Client health focus
References
- DEBORAH CAIN, Ph.D, LPC-S, University Of North Texas At Dallas - Professor, deborah.ferguson-cain@untdallas.edu
- JAMAICA CHAPPLE, Ph.D, LPC-S, University Of North Texas At Dallas - Professor, jamaica.chapple@untdallas.edu
Certification
- LPC-A Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate in The State of Texas License Number: 101556
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Discovery Behavioral Health
02.2026 - Current
Counseling Intern
BasePoint Academy
08.2025 - 12.2025
Counseling Intern
The Balancing Place
06.2025 - 12.2025
Counseling Intern
Nexus Recovery Center
01.2025 - 04.2025
MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) - CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
University of North Texas at Dallas
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - PSYCHOLOGY
Austin College