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ANDREA LANE
Pelham,AL
Summary
Skilled Licensed Professional Counselor with strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. Skilled at developing treatment plans, conducting assessments, and documenting progress. Committed to helping clients overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. Licensed by Alabama.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor
Let's Talk Counseling Service, LLC
11.2021 - Current
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
Behavioral Health Counselor
Cognitive Professional Services Inc.
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted clients by helping develop skills and behaviors necessary to recover from addiction and modify behavior.
- Participated in interdisciplinary staff meetings to implement research-based changes and assess treatment plans.
- Facilitated and conducted group and individual therapy sessions to address PTSD, anger management, substance abuse and grief.
- Administered personality assessments, behavioral assessments and assessments of intellectual functioning.
- Completed frequent psychosocial interviews for over 40 clients, tracking client progress.
Therapist
TC Counseling Services
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
Behavioral Health Manager
Aletheia House
07.2021 - 07.2021
- Managed over 50 patients while monitoring and evaluating care plans.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Educated patients about common mental health and substance abuse disorders to facilitate understanding of treatment options.
- Recorded patient progress and treatment recommendations to be shared with medical providers, psychiatric consultants and other treating providers.
Mental Health Therapist
Aletheia House
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources
- Delivered client assessments for those struggling with addiction or relationship issues and implemented strategies based on client needs.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Managed caseload of 30 clients per week
Substance Abuse Counselor
Behavioral Health Group
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Supported and assessed over 40 clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Tri County Treatment Center
12.2017 - 04.2020
- Organized appropriate service resources based on individual patient's needs
- Conferred with interdisciplinary teams to discuss cases and improve treatment strategies
- Counseled over 40 clients individually and in group sessions to help them overcome their dependencies and make positive life choices
- Continuously evaluated each client's progress against their treatment goals and adjusted plans to achieve targets.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs
Activity Therapist
MHM Services
02.2017 - 11.2017
- Documented activity assessments, treatment goals, interventions and outcomes to supplement and reinforce patient medical record.
- Assessed patients via observations and interviews, maintaining notes on needs, skills, interests and limitations.
- Planned and implemented therapeutic activities on group and individual basis to assist patients in achieving specific goals while in inpatient unit.
- Managed safety of activity therapy work areas, maintaining quantity and variety of supplies.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling & Psychology
Troy University
Montgomery, ALBachelor of Arts - Psychology
South University
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavior Practices
- Psychotropic Medication Knowledge
- Case Management and Documentation
- Crisis Response
- Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
- Quality Management Care Team Member
- Intake Assessment
- Integration Services
- Case Management Proficiency
- Addiction Counseling
- Confidentiality Requirements
Software
AthenaOne
Sharenote
Simplepractice
TheraNest
Certification
- LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, Alabama #4472
- National Board Certified Counselor, #1099594
Additional Information
CPR & BLS Certified
Timeline
- LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, Alabama #4472
- National Board Certified Counselor, #1099594
01-2025
Licensed Professional Counselor
Let's Talk Counseling Service, LLC
11.2021 - Current
Behavioral Health Counselor
Cognitive Professional Services Inc.
07.2021 - 07.2022
Behavioral Health Manager
Aletheia House
07.2021 - 07.2021
Mental Health Therapist
Aletheia House
07.2020 - 07.2021
Therapist
TC Counseling Services
06.2020 - 09.2021
Substance Abuse Counselor
Behavioral Health Group
04.2020 - 07.2020
Substance Abuse Counselor
Tri County Treatment Center
12.2017 - 04.2020
Activity Therapist
MHM Services
02.2017 - 11.2017
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling & Psychology
Troy University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
South University