

Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in trauma-informed, attachment-focused psychotherapy for children and adolescents in residential treatment settings. Experienced in individual, family, and group therapy with youth presenting with complex trauma, attachment disruptions, emotional dysregulation, behavioral challenges, and co-occurring mental health needs. Trained in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), PACE, Theraplay, and Brainspotting, with experience in crisis intervention, family therapy, treatment planning, clinical assessment, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy to children and adolescents in a residential treatment setting presenting with complex trauma, attachment disruptions, behavioral challenges, emotional dysregulation, and co-occurring mental health needs.
• Utilize trauma-informed, attachment-focused, and relationship-based approaches to promote psychological safety, trust, emotional regulation, healthy attachment, and long-term behavioral change.
• Apply Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), PACE principles, Theraplay, Brainspotting, and other evidence-based and experiential interventions to support youth with developmental trauma and disrupted attachment.
• Complete comprehensive clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans targeting trauma processing, affect regulation, sense of self, attachment, interpersonal relationships, coping skills, and behavioral functioning.
• Facilitate structured therapeutic groups addressing trauma recovery, emotional regulation, coping skills, interpersonal relationships, communication, self-awareness, boundaries, and healthy decision-making.
• Conduct family therapy focused on strengthening attachment, improving communication, repairing relational ruptures, increasing caregiver understanding, and developing healthier family dynamics.
• Provide crisis intervention, stabilization, and trauma-responsive de-escalation for youth experiencing acute emotional or behavioral distress.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, behavioral health specialists, teachers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members to coordinate comprehensive treatment and support continuity of care.
• Provide parent and caregiver coaching and psychoeducation regarding trauma, attachment, emotional regulation, behavior management, and strategies for supporting youth.
• Monitor client progress and modify therapeutic interventions based on clinical presentation, response to treatment, behavioral patterns, and ongoing assessment.
• Maintain thorough clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, assessments, family therapy documentation, group documentation, and treatment reviews.
• Advocate for clients’ emotional, behavioral, educational, and developmental needs while supporting successful transitions and continuity of care.
• Provided exceptional customer service while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Accurately managed orders, payments, event preparation, and customer requests.
• Collaborated with team members to coordinate events and maintain a positive guest experience.
• Assisted customers with purchases, returns, and general service needs.
• Maintained an organized sales floor and supported daily store operations.
• Handled transactions accurately and addressed customer concerns professionally.