Amy Jones
Kansas City
Summary
Client-centered professional proficient in identifying potential disorders in clients and developing successful treatment plans and therapeutic processes. Accommodating and empathetic individual possessing strong observational skills, quick pattern recognition and in-depth understanding of human behavior. Offering comprehensive background conducting psychosocial assessments, establishing therapeutic relationship, providing evidence based psychotherapy, and monitoring patient progress in residential/transitional, outpatient, school-based and private practice situations with populations of children, adolescents and adults. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities with a bottom-up processing approach. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor
AJ Counselor LLC
01.2025 - Current
- Part-time private practice meeting community demand with evening and weekend availability.
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients in diverse urban location.
- Provided psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, client-centered and solutions-focused therapy to treat wide range of psychological problems in patients.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Linked clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Developed strong business skills specific to private practice.
- Trained and refreshed training in techniques from CBT, ACT, DBT and play therapy to improve outcomes.
- Enrolled and began EMDR training with projected completion date of January 2026.
Licensed Professional Counselor
ReDiscover Mental Health
11.2024 - 10.2025
- Identified indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment through direct observation, self history and provided history for a busy outpatient community mental health clinic.
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients while regularly meeting KPI.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources for clients with acute psychosis, active substance misuse, and frank suicidal ideation.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served; comfortable with Language Line.
- Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders, using ASAM criteria to triage into best available care.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Stayed current on mental health research to follow new developments and research in mental health field.
- Completed ASIST (Advanced Suicide Intervention Support Training).
Pre-licensed Professional Counselor
ReDiscover Mental Health
09.2022 - 11.2024
- Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues in a client population from age 5 through adulthood.
- Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients that ranged in age from 14 through adulthood, suffering from various disorders.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity psychoeducational groups for pre-adolescents, adolescents and adults to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals from psychiatrists to peer support staff to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Attended regular supervision and continuing education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
- Stayed current on mental health research to follow new developments and research in mental health field.
- Completed Certified Trauma Professional credential and training in ASAM criteria 3rd edition in order to complete intakes for Substance Use Disorders Services.
Psychotherapist Intern
Midtown Psychological Associates
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Worked with individual clients ages 6 to adult and with parents in Children's Division cases.
- Deployed implementation guides for evidence-based interventions.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
- Assisted clients to better understand roles as parents, focusing on developing skills to nurture and guide children.
- Counseled children and families to help understand problems and deal with crisis situations.
- Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
Graduate Counseling Intern
ECH Steppingstones
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Worked exclusively with late adolescents ages 16-21 in a transitional living environment.
- Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
- 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.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Maintained professional relationships and worked cooperatively with administration, employees, and community professionals.
- Trained in techniques such as play therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Satir Family Therapy to improve outcomes.
Parent Educator
Self-employeed
08.2010 - 01.2021
- Educated clients on parents roles with focus on skill development and guiding children through nurturing parenting in individual and group settings.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of child development principles and suggested alternative parenting methods to suit individual family needs.
- Conducted home visits to assess family environment and provide resources to combat behavioral or environmental setbacks.
- Engaged families in beneficial activities targeted at improving bonds and interactions.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
Early Childhood Educator, Parent Aide
Self-employed
01.1999 - 05.2010
- Kept children in groups of 4 to 12, between ages of birth and twelve, safe and secure with vigilant oversight.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Facilitated groups to address specific needs such as birth preparation and breastfeeding, specialized breastfeeding situations, infant care, sick infant care, child development, and social skills.
Self-employed contractor
Parent Education, Early Childhood Education, Parent Aide
01.1991 - 01.1997
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
University of Missouri At Kansas City
Kansas City, MO07-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development and Family Studies
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, COSkills
- Proficient with suicide risk assessment, psychosocial assessment and safety planning
- ASAM criteria triage trained
- Learns and adapts quickly to new technology and software applications
- Acts as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback
- Person-centered and culturally sensitive
- Group therapy facilitation
- Keeps confidential meticulous records
- ACT, CBT, CCTP completed and EMDR in process
- Assessment of ADHD in adults trained
- A lifelong learner who regularly exceeds KPI and attends CEUs for fun
Certification
ASAM Trained, Certified Trauma Professional, ACT trained, FST Trauma trained, Satir fundamentals
Leadership
Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri Troop Leader 2013-2018 Service Unit Leader 2017-2019
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor
AJ Counselor LLC
01.2025 - Current
Licensed Professional Counselor
ReDiscover Mental Health
11.2024 - 10.2025
Pre-licensed Professional Counselor
ReDiscover Mental Health
09.2022 - 11.2024
Psychotherapist Intern
Midtown Psychological Associates
11.2021 - 09.2022
Graduate Counseling Intern
ECH Steppingstones
02.2021 - 07.2021
Parent Educator
Self-employeed
08.2010 - 01.2021
Early Childhood Educator, Parent Aide
Self-employed
01.1999 - 05.2010
Self-employed contractor
Parent Education, Early Childhood Education, Parent Aide
01.1991 - 01.1997
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
University of Missouri At Kansas City
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development and Family Studies
Colorado State University