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Alexis Grawe-Zak

North Tonawanda

Summary

Compassionate mental health counselor skilled in providing effective and empathetic support. Have successfully developed and implemented individualized care plans that significantly improved clients' quality of life. Possess strong communication, crisis management, and therapeutic relationship-building skills. Demonstrated impact by fostering positive outcomes in challenging environments through innovative treatment strategies and patient advocacy.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Counselor

Catholic Charities
Cheektowaga
01.2025 - Current
  • Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
  • Conferred with clients to discuss treatment options and therapy goals.
  • Documented service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
  • Provided individual and group mental health counseling in alignment with evidence-based practice and clinical models.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern

Catholic Charities - Monsignor Carr Children's Institute
Niagara Falls
08.2024 - 01.2025
  • Provide counseling services ages four to twenty-one
  • Utilize different forms of therapy in a clinical setting
  • Facilitate Family Therapy
  • Schedule and facilitate client sessions and maintained client charts
  • Complete initial assessments on new clients and developed treatment plans
  • Advocate for additional services and supports for clients

Mental Health Counseling Intern

Ken-Ton Family Support Center
Buffalo
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Provided Supportive Family Counseling
  • Facilitated client sessions and maintain client charts
  • Completed initial intakes for new clients
  • Collaborated with other service providers regarding mental health needs of client
  • Advocate for additional services and supports for families

Education

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Niagara University
Lewiston, New York
05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Medaille University
Buffalo, New York
05.2022

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Clinical assessment
  • Individual counseling
  • Group therapy
  • Treatment planning
  • Client advocacy
  • Team collaboration
  • Child counseling
  • Time management abilities

References

Upon Request

Awards

  • Dean's List
  • Fall Semester 20-21
  • Spring Semester 20-21
  • Spring Semester 21-22
  • Trustees Scholarship, 2018-2022
  • Kappa Delta Pi National Honors Society in Education, Spring 2024-Present

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Mental Health Counselor

Catholic Charities
01.2025 - Current

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern

Catholic Charities - Monsignor Carr Children's Institute
08.2024 - 01.2025

Mental Health Counseling Intern

Ken-Ton Family Support Center
08.2023 - 05.2024

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Niagara University

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Medaille University

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