Ashley Childs
Clinical Therapist
Orlando,FL
Summary
Dedicated Mental Health Counselor with experience in mental health and communities that have been impacted by trauma. Extensively trained in diagnosis and treatment of Post-traumatic stress disorder, and individuals who have experienced acute & severe trauma. Extremely empathetic highly accomplished in domestic violence counseling, crisis intervention and treatment analysis and planning. Certified in Standard Eye-movement Desensitization and Reprocessing protocol (EMDR), advanced EMDR protocol & Brain Spotting paired with experience assisting clients in need of emotional and psychological support using cognitive behavioral therapy. Exceptionally well-versed in arranging and facilitating counseling sessions and implementing and assessing treatment goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Sankofa Healing Studio
Philadelphia, PA
05.2022 - Current
- Use advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Document psychiatric services and responses to treatment for clients.
- Consult with and trained highly skilled mental health clinicians.
- Present case history material to review and discuss with other staff members.
- Utilize EMDR & brain spotting to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Kept abreast of new and developing information in mental health field by attending professional conferences and workshops.
- Participates in collaborative training programs on theories and implementation of EMDR, brain spotting and narrative therapy to enhance clinical success.
- Completes one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from complex trauma and severe historical trauma.
- Display's sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Counseling Clinical Intern
Sankofa Healing Studio
Philadelphia, PA
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Offered individual outpatient therapy to adult clients with wide range of psychological problems.
- Provided psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, narrative & somatic based therapy ( EMDR & brain spotting) to treat wide range of psychological problems in patients.
- Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health staff during supervision.
- Scheduled, organized and delivered comprehensive presentations on effective treatment of depression, anxiety, anger, and somatic symptoms of trauma.
- Used imaging and relaxation techniques to develop strengthening and safe zones to facilitate processing of trauma.
- Established successful outreach programs to build strong working relationships with community members.
Education
Master of Education - Counseling Psychology
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hampton University
Hampton, VA05.2020
Skills
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Mental Health Support
- Dissociative Disorders Competency
- Client Advocacy
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relaxation Techniques
- Breathing & Mindfulness Techniques
- Intake Screening
- Clinical Documentation
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Management
- Crisis Intervention
Certification
- Certified Yoga Instructor since 2019 for young adults & adolescents. For clinical therapy, supported clients who disclosed & displayed symptoms regarding their PTSD and or traumatic experience(s).
Timeline
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Sankofa Healing Studio
05.2022 - Current
Counseling Clinical Intern
Sankofa Healing Studio
12.2020 - 05.2022
Master of Education - Counseling Psychology
Temple University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hampton University
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