ALYSSA MATTHIESSEN
Murrells Inlet,SC
Summary
Empathetic Mental Health Counselor with strong background helping adults, adolescents, couples, and children overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. Seeking an opportunity to work with children and adolescents, focusing on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans, and developing important skills. Seeking to facilitate for clients greater self-awareness through life experiences that lead to increased confidence, self-esteem, independence, mental health, and the capacity to effectively navigate the complex challenges of life. Extensive clinical and hospital experience, as well as early childhood development. 6+ years of proven commitment to service and mental health. In the process of gaining licensure as an LPC-A in South Carolina.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Coastal Recovery Center
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from substance use and addiction.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Facilitated weekly group sessions to encourage self-reflection and problem-solving.
- Developed and expanded referral system of service providers to assist clients in attaining services.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
Counseling Practicum II Student
Lakeside Wellness Center
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with clients (mostly children).
- Presented case history material to review and discuss with other staff members.
- Guided adolescents and children, as well as families, in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Play Therapy.
- Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records.
Counseling Practicum I Student
Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Observed and assisted with leading group counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.
- Collaborated with physicians to determine effective combination of therapy and medical treatments for patients in recovery.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Developed patient care plans and documented progress toward goals.
Associate Medical Device Sales Representative
Southern Orthopaedics, LLC
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Communicated effectively and efficiently with a team of three people throughout the Myrtle Beach/Charleston area
- Met with physicians, directors, and healthcare executives to successfully sell medical devices
- Researched potential clients and markets to prepare for appointments
- Communicated well with highly technical staff and business-oriented managers by adapting style and wording for specific audiences, continuously building strong connections, and maximizing relationships., Member of Cougars with a Purpose
Public Health Intern
COVID
01.2020 - 06.2020
- City of Charleston, Human Wellness/Organization Division
- Assisted the Wellness Division team, and Shifa Clinic, on the implementation of free COVID-19 testing clinics within the Charleston area
- Designed bi-weekly newsletters to promote mental health and the campaign (MailChimp), using Adobe and
- Canva (also designed infographics, logos, and more digital content for social media)
- Promoted community outreach in order to engage and educate locals on the importance of mental health during
Special Education Volunteer/Intern
Hope
12.2012 - 03.2016
- Academy, School for Children with Special Needs 4+ years experience in working with children and adolescents with special needs
- Assisted childcare team members in task completion and classroom management
- Encouraged constructive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow students
- Networked with community organizations and leaders for volunteer opportunities and cooperative engagements (Braves Games, Target trips)
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Webster University
North Charleston, SC12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC08.2020
Skills
- Prevention strategies
- Community Outreach
- Group Counseling
- Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
- Addiction Counseling
- CBT, DBT, Play Therapy
- Intervention strategies
- Psychodiagnostics
- Counseling Children
Certification
- Counseling on Access to Lethal Means
- Psychological First Aid (PFA)
- A Strategic Planning Approach to Suicide Intervention
- LMHC - A Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Associate)
Timeline
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Coastal Recovery Center
04.2023 - 01.2024
Counseling Practicum II Student
Lakeside Wellness Center
01.2023 - 03.2023
Counseling Practicum I Student
Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health
08.2022 - 10.2022
Associate Medical Device Sales Representative
Southern Orthopaedics, LLC
01.2021 - 04.2021
Public Health Intern
COVID
01.2020 - 06.2020
Special Education Volunteer/Intern
Hope
12.2012 - 03.2016
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
College of Charleston