Andrea Berger
Longmont, CO,CO
Summary
Experienced mental health therapist with expertise in multiple therapeutic techniques and interventions to create effective treatment plans, ensure client progress through empathy and compassion while building a strong rapport. At a private practice, successfully developed and tailored treatment plans that empowered clients to address diverse mental health needs, reducing mental health symptoms by 30%. Committed to continuous professional development and fostering a safe and supportive environment for open dialogue and healing.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
Private Practice Setting
Longmont, CO
02.2020 - Current
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies for managing mental and emotional health challenges.
- Facilitated individual counseling sessions to promote emotional well-being.
- Conducted assessments to identify client needs and create tailored treatment plans with goal oriented steps towards health and healing.
- Documented client progress, evidence based practices utilized and maintained accurate records per regulatory standards.
- Educated clients on mental health resources and community support services available.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to enhance counseling techniques and knowledge base.
- Established a safe environment for clients to openly discuss their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and concerns without fear of judgment or retribution.
- Reduced crisis intervention needs by proactively monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment approaches as necessary.
- Developed individualized goal-setting tools to empower patients in taking ownership of their progress towards improved mental health.
- Implemented self-care practices for personal wellbeing and modeled healthy coping strategies for clients to emulate in their own lives.
Education
Master of Education - Human Services And Counseling
DePaul University
Chicago, IL05-2000
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Building rapport
- Motivational interviewing
- Individual counseling
- Therapeutic interventions
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) expert
- Grief counseling
- Post-traumatic stress disorder support
- Addictions specialist
- Anger management
- Dual diagnoses expert
- Empathy development
Certification
- LPC - Licensed Professional Clinical
- LAC- Licensed Addictions Counselor
- Certification in TF-CBT
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
Private Practice Setting
02.2020 - Current
Master of Education - Human Services And Counseling
DePaul University