Annie Shelbourne

Seeking a master's level internship position at a counseling private practice that specializes in the use of play therapy with children in addition to opportunities to work with adults, parents and families. Personal skills and qualities include organization and planning, problem-solving, genuineness, flexibility and the ability to work closely and collaboratively with a team. Committed to creating an environment for families to learn and grow through therapy services using extensive training and education.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Student 

Counseling and Human Development Center, University of North Texas, Denton, TX  01/2024-Current

• Provides weekly and individual counseling sessions to adult clients through the use of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and weekly play therapy sessions with children through the use of Child-Centered Play Therapy.
• Completes case notes, treatment plans and treatment summaries for all clients.
• Collaborates with fellow students and supervisors to provide the best treatment for clients.
• Participates in weekly triadic supervision with a doctoral student supervisor in addition to weekly group supervision with the course professor.

School-Based Counselor Intern

SGA Youth and Family Services, Chicago, IL  08/2019-12/2019

• Conducted outreach within class periods to students interested in individual or group counseling at two high schools.
• Assisted School-Based Counselor with weekly individual therapy and weekly group counseling with students.
• Prepared and presented demonstrations about the importance of improving and maintaining mental health and relationships.
• Conducted surveys and assessments about the mental health of students within the high school.

Childcare Volunteer

Engedi Church, Holland, MI, 09/2017-08/2019