Alicia Holligan
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Respected counselor with 20 years experience in client-centered grief, trauma, and crisis counseling. Innovative leader skilled in interpersonal communication, decision making, who operates under the “see a need, fill a need” approach. Expertise in program development, professional consulting and training in the area of mental health. Empathic listener who strives to create trust and connection leading to positive therapeutic rapport.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Counselor
WESTER ELEMENTARY
09.2022 - Current
- Provide individual and group counseling to 50+ students using evidence-based therapeutic interventions
- Serve as a member of multidisciplinary team to identify and coordinate services and resources for children and families
- Facilitate parent meetings for students needing behavior support and assist them in securing appropriate services
- Consult with fellow mental health professionals to promote self-awareness and provide better care to students
- Maintain and keep confidential behavioral data, records, and reports in compliance with national state, and organizational standards
Middle School Counselor
ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive school counseling program for the elementary school and middle school resulting in improved emotional intelligence, coping skills, and academic success
- Trained school staff in understanding cultural differences in grief, thus increasing awareness of cultural biases
Assistant Director for Leadership and PD
LUBBOCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Designed, implemented, and managed programming for 300 first-year teachers, increasing teacher retention within district
- Consulted with various levels of management and stakeholders to determine training priorities and needs
Education Specialist, Behavior
EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER REGION 17
06.2015 - 06.2019
- Provided capacity building professional development trainings in the areas of trauma, grief, and suicide
- Interpreted general objectives, laws and policies and procedures concerning Special Education program
- Coordinated crisis response teams, provided counseling, and follow-up services schools impacted by tragedy
Middle School Counselor
CAVAZOS MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2011 - 05.2015
- Served as Student Support Team and 504 coordinator to facilitate appropriate Response to Intervention
- Coordinated with local agency to provide grief counseling for student involved in traumatic accident, resulting in death of brother
- Served as liaison with local church to provide food and necessities for students identified as homeless
BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST
LISD
08.2005 - 08.2011
- Assisted in development and implementation of behavior support program to support students identified as emotionally disturbed
- Partnered with administrative leadership to improved discipline practices based on data findings
Education
Master of Education - Counseling
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX2002
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX1989
Skills
- Psychology/Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Community Outreach
- Problem Solving
- Analyzing data
- Communication
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor- Associate (LPC-A)
- Educational Administration
- ASK About Suicide
- Youth Mental Health First Aid
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
- Starr Commonwealth Trauma & Resilience
Volunteer Work
UMC Health System | Pet Therapy Volunteer | Pediatric Oncology | 2021-Present
University of the Southwest | Pet Therapy and Grief Counseling | March 2021
Timeline
Elementary School Counselor
WESTER ELEMENTARY
09.2022 - Current
Middle School Counselor
ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
08.2021 - 08.2022
Assistant Director for Leadership and PD
LUBBOCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
07.2019 - 06.2021
Education Specialist, Behavior
EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER REGION 17
06.2015 - 06.2019
Middle School Counselor
CAVAZOS MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2011 - 05.2015
BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST
LISD
08.2005 - 08.2011
Master of Education - Counseling
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Texas Tech University