Creative Outpatient Therapist offering strength-based approach to promoting client growth and healing. Passionate about helping diverse groups achieve wellness.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist ~ Managing Partner
Infinite Possibilities Counseling Services, LLC
Henrico , VA
01.2022 - Current
Assessment and Diagnosis
Provides Outpatient Therapy to Individuals, Couples, and Families.
Develop individualized treatment plans with therapeutic interventions based on diagnosis and best practices in the field of mental health counseling.
Refer clients to other agencies for additional support and medication management, when applicable.
School Counselor
Henrico County Public Schools
01.2010 - 07.2023
Provided a School Counseling Program focused on Social, Academic, and Career Development
Coordinated with community sponsors to provide special programs for students
Chairperson of RTI & Eligibility Team
Active member of Administration Team, Crisis Team, Safety and Security Team, School Oversight Based Team, Monitoring Team
Assistant Testing Coordinator
Provided individual, small group, and classroom guidance
Outpatient Therapist
Thriveworks
01.2021 - 01.2022
Assessment & Diagnosis
Provided individual, group, and family therapy to clients with a variety of mental health diagnoses.
Referred clients to other agencies for additional support and medication management (when applicable)
Maintained accurate client records according to agency policies and procedures.
Owner CAO
New Beginnings Family Services, LLC
01.2016 - 01.2020
Chief Administrative Officer of all day-to-day operations
Staffing and Training
Screening and Admissions of Residents
Create person centered, individualized treatment plans
Coordinate care with other involved agencies and resources
Support all medical and mental health needs by coordinating appointments, transportation, health care, benefits
Maintain positive relationships and collaborate with family, case workers, etc
Ensuring all documentation is up to DBHDS and Medicaid standards
Youth Counselor
Creative Youth Concepts
01.2009 - 01.2012
Worked with children and young adults 5-18
Provided counseling and resources for children and their families battling with molestation, alcoholism, incarcerated parents, poor academic achievement, oppositional defiance, and foster care
Acted as a liaison between families and courts, schools, residential facilities, as well as other government agencies
Assisted families with medical, financial, and educational needs
Administrative Coach
Henrico County Public Schools
01.2009 - 01.2012
Acting Testing Coordinator
Assisted with Data Analysis
Assisted with Student Discipline
Instructional Observation on the K-5 Level
Facilitated Instructional Planning
Conducted Teacher Observations
Acting member of Interview Panel for Potential Candidates
On Administrative panel for Assemblies, Manifestation Meetings, Safety and Security Team, Crisis Team, School Assemblies/Ceremonies
Conducted district and regional trainings
School Counselor
Richmond Public Schools
01.2005 - 01.2009
Experience has been gained on all three levels (Elementary, Middle, and High)
Coordinated with community sponsors to provide special programs for students
Active member of SPMT
Active member of Administration Team, Crisis Team, Safety and Security Team, School Oversight Based Team, Monitoring Team
: Chairperson for Child Study/ SBEC
Assistant Testing Coordinator
ID Case Manager
RBHA
01.2004 - 01.2005
Provided Case Management services for children and adults who suffered from Mental Retardation and other disabilities
Acted as a liaison between families and schools, government agencies, residential facilities
Worked with individuals on independent needs (i.e., budget, medication compliance, setting appropriate appointments, parenting, etc.)
Assists with transition from residential care back to the home or and independent living environment
Assisted with medical, financial, employment, and educational needs
Coordinated referrals with outside agencies as needed