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Alyssa Bonney

Alyssa Bonney

Rocky Mount,MO

Summary

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.

Overview

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Work History

Clinical Professional Counselor

CALO
01.2025 - Current

• 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.

Waitress, Osage Beach

Pancake House
08.2020 - 2025
  • • Delivered high-quality customer service in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment.
    • Trained new staff on company policies, procedures, and service expectations.
    • Managed competing priorities while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and positive customer relationships.
    • Resolved customer concerns collaboratively with management.

Waitress/Banquets, Lake of the Ozark

Camden On The Lake
05.2016 - 08.2020

• 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.

Floor Sales Associate/Cashier, Osage Beach

Ross
08.2015 - 05.2016

• 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.

Education

Master of Science - Clinical Counseling

Central Methodist University
Fayette
5 2025

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Sociology

Columbia College
Osage Beach
4 2022

Skills

  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
  • Individual, Family & Group Therapy
  • Attachment-Focused Therapy
  • Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)
  • PACE Principles
  • Theraplay
  • Brainspotting – Phase 1
  • Trauma Processing
  • Affect & Emotional Regulation
  • Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
  • Family Systems & Parent Coaching
  • Clinical Assessment & Case Conceptualization
  • Treatment Planning
  • Psychoeducation
  • Behavioral Intervention
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Strengths-Based & Person-Centered Care

Certification

  • Provisional Clinical Counseling License - 2025
  • Phase 1 Brainspotting Training - 2026
  • Level 1 Theraplay Training - 2025

Languages

English

Timeline

Clinical Professional Counselor

CALO
01.2025 - Current

Waitress, Osage Beach

Pancake House
08.2020 - 2025

Waitress/Banquets, Lake of the Ozark

Camden On The Lake
05.2016 - 08.2020

Floor Sales Associate/Cashier, Osage Beach

Ross
08.2015 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Sociology

Columbia College

Master of Science - Clinical Counseling

Central Methodist University
Alyssa Bonney