Allicia Parrott
LPC-Associate (in progress)
Lewisville,TX
Summary
To obtain LPC-Associate licensing and collaborate with clients to create an empathetic, unconditional positive environment and to foster growth in areas such as self-compassion, trauma healing, anxiety, depression, and spirituality concerns through the use of talk-therapy and expressive art techniques.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
K-2 Experience Lead
Valley Creek Church - Lewisville
08.2022 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safety and promote orderly learning environments.
- Volunteered in community service projects such as creating sensory bins for local elementary school and prayer walks around the city.
- Participated in multiple faith-based leadership trainings, meetings, and celebrations
- Mentored serve-team members to improve classroom-leading abilities and grow deeper in their relationships with Jesus.
- Collaborated or assisted with other ministry teams as needed.
Childcare Manager
Adventure Kids Playcare
06.2021 - Current
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Built culture-friendly environment to help children and parents of diverse backgrounds feel welcome.
- Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
- Backed up staff by assisting with de-escalating difficult behavioral situations.
- Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Master's Candidate Intern
The Art Station
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Built and maintained therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive and empowering client environments.
- Integrated Client-centered, expressive arts, play therapy, and mindfulness techniques to create treatment plans best suited to a broad range of clients.
- Collaborated one-on-one with clients to foster growth in areas related to self-esteem, trauma processing, depression, anxiety, and other presenting concerns.
- Maintained thorough and confidential records of therapeutic sessions, treatment plans, and client progress through TherapyNotes
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans, community resources, and personal growth as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
Barista
Dunkin' Donuts
02.2019 - 04.2020
- Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Explained beverage preparation and offered samples to help customers choose ideal items.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12.2022
Associate of Science - Psychology
SUNY College At Oswego
Oswego, NY07.2016
Skills
- Play Therapy
- Expressive Art Activities
- Child-Parent Relationship Therapy
- Authenticity, Empathy, Acceptance, Presence
- Grounding Techniques
- Safety Planning
- Spiritual Mentorship
- Lead small group children bible studies
- Leadership experience
Timeline
K-2 Experience Lead
Valley Creek Church - Lewisville
08.2022 - Current
Master's Candidate Intern
The Art Station
01.2022 - 12.2022
Childcare Manager
Adventure Kids Playcare
06.2021 - Current
Barista
Dunkin' Donuts
02.2019 - 04.2020
Master of Science - Counseling
University of North Texas
Associate of Science - Psychology
SUNY College At Oswego
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