Anna Strohl
Texas
Summary
Expert counseling professional devoted to positively impacting clients. Successful at delivering support individually, with couples, and in group settings. Seeks every opportunity to build trust and deep connections. Compassionate nature and exceptional communications skills leads to positive outcomes. Skilled in helping clients overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills. Licensed in Texas.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
LPC-Associate
Life Balance Therapy Inc
San Antonio, United States
09.2020 - Current
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Developed and expanded referral system of service providers to assist clients in attaining services.
- Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Arranged and facilitated therapy sessions for individuals, couples and families.
- Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
- Conducted evaluations to help patients develop measurable treatment goals.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Ran individual therapy and family therapy sessions for children ages 4 to 18.
Behavioral Health Technician
US Navy
Portsmouth, VA
02.2013 - 02.2015
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups and outings for clients.
- Kept facility clean, performed basic maintenance and restocked supplies to support program needs.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Prepared and submitted daily reports to management.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Participated in continuous quality improvement and performance improvement activities to enhance effectiveness and increase knowledge.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Attended and led therapeutic educational group meetings and supported patients with guidance from RN or staff.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
Eastern Nazarene College
Quincy, MA06.2009
Skills
- Relationship Issues Management
- Creative Thinking
- Suicide Risk Assessments
- Individual Counseling
- Intervention Planning
- Therapeutic Expertise
- Client Coping Mechanisms
- Personalized Instruction
- Relaxation Techniques
- Mental Health Support
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Coping Methods
Additional Information
Trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and Rapid Rewiring Method.
Timeline
LPC-Associate
Life Balance Therapy Inc
09.2020 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
US Navy
02.2013 - 02.2015
Master of Arts - Counseling
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance
Eastern Nazarene College
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