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Amanda Buckner, LSCSW

Arlington,KS

Summary

Accomplished Psychotherapist with 11 years of experience counseling individuals and families with social, emotional and behavioral disorders. Positive, vibrant team member with focus on accurately identifying issues and evaluating best techniques for treatment. Dedicated to offering quality services and maintaining knowledge of latest industry advancements by attending professional conferences and continuing education courses.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Psychotherapist

Best Telemental Help, LLC
02.2013 - Current
  • Established a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.
  • Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
  • Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as necessary based on changing needs or circumstances.
  • Developed personalized treatment plans to address each client''s specific needs, leading to improved mental health outcomes.
  • Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals in coordinating care for clients with co-occurring mental health and physical health concerns, ensuring a holistic approach to treatment.
  • Reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression for clients by implementing cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
  • Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
  • Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
  • Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
  • Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.

Education

Master of Social Work - Social Work

Newman University
Wichita, KS
05.2009

Skills

  • Building rapport
  • Anxiety Management
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Case Documentation
  • Treatment Planning
  • Psychosocial assessment
  • Facilitating counseling sessions
  • Suicide Risk Assessment
  • Depression Treatment
  • Grief counseling
  • DSM-IV classification

Certification

  • Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker

Timeline

Psychotherapist

Best Telemental Help, LLC
02.2013 - Current

Master of Social Work - Social Work

Newman University
Amanda Buckner, LSCSW