AMBER THOMPSON
Ripley,OH
Summary
Experienced licensed professional counselor (LPC) with expertise in conducting comprehensive client assessments, developing tailored treatment plans, and performing ongoing evaluations. Proficient in utilizing effective intervention and assessment techniques to assist clients in achieving their goals. Possesses a strong background in addiction and mental health counseling, offering compassionate and evidence-based support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
Baker Family Counseling
01.2025 - Current
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Provided individual therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
Therapist
Brightview Health
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients with substance use disorders in-person and via telehealth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
- Coached clients on effective coping strategies, empowering them to manage symptoms independently outside of therapy sessions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
Telehealth Therapist
Three Waters Recovery Center
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients with dual diagnoses via telehealth.
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients in distress and connecting them with necessary resources.
Counselor 1/Case Manager/Intern
The Phoenix Centers (TPC)
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify client needs and appropriate intervention strategies.
- Advocated for clients' needs, connecting them with community resources to support their well-being.
Mental Health Technician (MHT)
Georgetown Behavioral Hospital
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Addictions Counselor/IOP Coordinator
New Hope Community Services
01.2017 - 10.2019
- Supported clients in building a strong recovery network, including connecting them to 12-step meetings and other peer support groups.
- Maintained up-to-date documentation of client progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Enhanced professional knowledge by attending regular trainings on emerging trends in addiction counseling techniques.
- Led community outreach events to raise awareness about addiction prevention resources available within the local area.
- Conducted thorough assessments
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of The Cumberlands (UC)
Williamsburg, KY12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services And Counseling
Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, KY12.2017
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Building rapport
- Crisis intervention
- One-on-one sessions
- Multicultural competence
- CBT techniques
- Behavior modification
- Documentation requirements
- Motivational interviewing
- Client confidentiality
- Group therapy facilitation
- Empathy development
- Psychoeducation
- Referral coordination
- Telehealth
Certifications, Affiliations, Internships,Training
Internships: New Hope Community Services; mental health counseling, psychoeducational groups, and a variety of assessments (2022). The Phoenix Centers; provided mental health counseling and completed mental health assessments (2022). The Ion Center; worked with victim-survivors who experienced personal violence such as sexual violence, intimate partner violence, child abuse, and/or stalking (2017).
Certified DUI Instructor for the State of Kentucky; Valid 2019-2024. Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Ohio (LPC); C.2304902 Expires 02/01/2025. Member of the American Counseling Association (ACA). Completion of a 6-Hour Telemental Health Training. Completion of training on New Disorders in DSM-5-TR.
Timeline
Therapist
Baker Family Counseling
01.2025 - Current
Therapist
Brightview Health
06.2024 - 11.2024
Telehealth Therapist
Three Waters Recovery Center
05.2023 - 06.2024
Counselor 1/Case Manager/Intern
The Phoenix Centers (TPC)
05.2021 - 05.2023
Mental Health Technician (MHT)
Georgetown Behavioral Hospital
10.2019 - 03.2021
Addictions Counselor/IOP Coordinator
New Hope Community Services
01.2017 - 10.2019
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of The Cumberlands (UC)
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services And Counseling
Lindsey Wilson College
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