Andie Taylor
Albuquerque,NM
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Stay the Course Counseling, LLC
Albuquerque, NM
01.2024 - Current
- Owner and solo practitioner at Stay the Course Counseling, LLC.
- Conducted intake interviews and assessments as well as clinical evaluations.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Developed strategies to help individuals address and resolve personal, interpersonal, and psychological issues.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as psychiatrists, physicians, psychologists, and social workers to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress through regular documentation in the Electronic Health Record.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups focusing on topics such as anger management, stress reduction, communication skills development, parenting skills training.
- Developed, implemented, and facilitated domestic violence survivor therapeutic women's group in Grants, NM.
- Contributed to a secure atmosphere by utilizing supportive counseling methods and monitoring patient behavior.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions such as EMDR, psychodynamic therapy, IFS therapy, and Gestalt.
- Attended workshops and conferences related to current trends in mental health care.
- Ensured compliance with all state laws regarding confidentiality regulations within the scope of practice.
- Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Odyssey Counseling
Albuquerque, NM
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Provided individual, family, and couples therapy to clients with a variety of mental health issues.
- Developed treatment plans based on therapeutic goals identified by the client and their family.
- Conducted assessments to diagnose mental health disorders and provide referrals for additional services as needed.
- Maintained records of client progress and updated treatment plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with other professionals, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and medical personnel, to ensure comprehensive care for each client.
- Encouraged clients to identify personal goals and develop strategies to achieve them.
- Adhered to ethical standards established by professional organizations like the American Counseling Association.
- Assessed risk factors for suicide or violence and took appropriate action when necessary.
- Provided crisis intervention services during times of emergency or distress.
- Created an environment that was safe and supportive for clients to explore difficult emotions without judgment or criticism.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to counseling topics.
- Consulted with supervisors regarding difficult cases or ethical dilemmas.
- Demonstrated sensitivity and competence in treating patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Developed positive working relationships with community resource representatives to improve client service.
- Provided counseling for relapse prevention, social issues and mental health problems.
- Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.
- Applied advanced counseling techniques to define patient and family issues.
- Referred clients to external resources for additional support.
- Gained complete knowledge of relevant statutes, case laws, ethical codes and regulations to adhere to best practice standards for professional practice.
Captain
Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department
Albuquerque, NM
04.2001 - 03.2019
- Consistently promoted through ranks.
- Assignments: Deputy, Narcotics Detective, Sergeant (Field Services Division), Gang Sergeant (Criminal Investigations Division), Lieutenant (Field Services Division), Lieutenant of Emergency Response Team, Lieutenant of Special Investigations Unit, Captain (Field Services Division and Criminal Investigations Unit), Peer Support team, lead instructor for narcotics, criminal intelligence, mental health and resilience in law enforcement.
- Assigned to task force units with DEA, FBI, and ATF for investigating narcotics activities and large-scale criminal enterprises.
- Established and led the groundbreaking Bernalillo County Animal Cruelty Task Force, pioneering its concept nationally.
- Recognized as an expert in narcotics and animal cruelty, testified in district and federal courts.
- Honored with numerous awards, including Deputy of the Year and Law Enforcement Officer of the year.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12-2019
Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Los Angeles, CA12-2015
Criminology
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM12-2000
Affiliations
2012- Present: NMDOG, non-profit dog rescue
Vice-President and Law Enforcement Liaison
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Stay the Course Counseling, LLC
01.2024 - Current
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Odyssey Counseling
01.2020 - 12.2023
Captain
Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department
04.2001 - 03.2019
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Criminology
University of New Mexico