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Ashley Grigsby

Aiken,SC

Summary

Accomplished and Active listener, with a proven track record at Counseling Associates of Aiken, enhancing client mental health through innovative therapy techniques and exceptional leadership. Expert in grief counseling and fostering client resilience, significantly reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Skilled in guiding teams and clients towards measurable improvements, with a strong focus on psychosocial assessment and trauma-informed care. A Respectful and Compassionate Therapist with proven track record of helping clients improve mental health and well-being through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Skilled in selecting and utilizing appropriate treatment modalities and interventions to meet needs of individuals. Passionate about helping people manage their mental health and improve their quality of life.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Therapist

Counseling Associates of Aiken ( Self Employed)
11.2018 - Current
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
  • Evaluated treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.
  • Facilitated family therapy sessions to support communication, boundary setting, and healthy relationships among family members affected by mental health issues.
  • Led psychoeducational groups covering topics such as emotion regulation, communication skills development, and relapse prevention strategies among others related to mental health improvement outcomes.
  • Reduced client symptoms of anxiety and depression with cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, mindfulness exercises, and psychodynamic approaches.
  • Implemented behavioral modification techniques for clients struggling with unhealthy patterns of behavior or thought processes contributing to their mental health challenges.
  • Tailored therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of diverse client populations, including individuals with substance use disorders and trauma histories.

Mental Health Therapist

Counsling Associates of Aiken
11.2017 - Current

I oversee three therapists and two front desk staff at our small Counseling Practice in AIken , Sc


I keep up with the latest medicaid regulations and guidelines to make sure that our documentation is u to date with medication standards.


I facilitate monthly meetings where myself, along with other therapists will staff their cases to get different angels on which direction to go with a. particular client.


I am also in charge of looking over our bank accounts and being able to predict when its time to bring in another therapist due to competition around us


I am also in charge of maintaining my on schedule of clients which I see the most clients there out of any therapist. Therefore, I am also responsible for implementing treatment plans, making measurable objectives to work towards, and guiding the minds of our youth whether it is through the restructuring of thoughts, challenging thoughts, or with teaching them more "self compassion."

Mental Health Therapist-Independent Contractor

Aiken Counseling ( Now Called Complete Care)
04.2016 - 10.2018
  • Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and referrals.
  • Communicated effectively with clients throughout the entire project lifecycle, keeping them informed of progress updates or any potential issues that arose.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and offering solutions that met their needs.

Human Services Coordinator II

Aiken Barnwell Mental Health
01.2013 - 05.2015

Clinician performed assessment on all clients in order to screen for Depression, Anxiety, OCD, PTSD Symptoms, and more.


Clinician would implement treatment plans tailored to each individual that we served at Aiken Barnwell Mental Health.


We would link clients with other resources that involved mentoring, a life skills therapist to come in the home, resources for much needed home repairs, in addition to a multi systemic therapist to assist parents with Oppositional Defiant Children.


Engaged clients in Trauma Informed Care- who scored in the Clinical PTSD range


In charge of reevaluating clients every 90 days in order to write out progress summaries which was tailored to whether or not they were making progress within their treatment plans.


Clinician worked side by side with client to create the treatment plan and to come up with measurable ways for them better track whether they or making progress or not.

Education

Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy

Converse College
Spartanburg, South Carolina
06.2012

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Spartanburg Community College
Spartanburg, SC
06.2007

High School Diploma -

James F Byrnes High School
Duncan. South Carolina
06.2004

Skills

  • Grief counseling
  • Individual Counseling
  • Self-Harm Prevention
  • Anxiety Reducing Mechanisms
  • Guiding/Teaching clients how to challenge and reframe thoughts that aren't beneficial
  • Guiding and Teaching clients about the importance of being mindful to stay in control and to combat anxiety
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Treatment
  • Psychosocial assessment

Timeline

Mental Health Therapist

Counseling Associates of Aiken ( Self Employed)
11.2018 - Current

Mental Health Therapist

Counsling Associates of Aiken
11.2017 - Current

Mental Health Therapist-Independent Contractor

Aiken Counseling ( Now Called Complete Care)
04.2016 - 10.2018

Human Services Coordinator II

Aiken Barnwell Mental Health
01.2013 - 05.2015

Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy

Converse College

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Spartanburg Community College

High School Diploma -

James F Byrnes High School
Ashley Grigsby