Ashley Zabalaoui, M.A., PLPC, NCC
Metairie,Louisiana
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated PLPC seeking an opportunity to gain direct experience counseling diverse populations and mental health issues. Recent graduate offering exceptional educational background, exemplary professionalism, enthusiasm, and reliability.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Student Counseling Intern
Thomas E. Chambers Counseling center
New Orleans, LA
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Provided individual counseling sessions to clients with mental health issues.
- Conducted assessments of client needs and developed treatment plans outlining goals and objectives for each client's progress.
- Consulted with supervisor's consistently to ensure quality care.
- Maintained accurate records of all clinical activities in accordance with school and state regulations.
- Created a safe environment that encouraged open communication and trust using the core conditions of the person-centered modality.
Counseling Intern
Challenges Summer Program
Metairie, LA
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Coordinated and assisted group activities for campers and counselors.
- Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
- Encouraged camper participation in recreational activities through enthusiastic leadership style.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors in planning fun evening events such as movie nights or talent shows.
- Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
Social Services Intern
River Oaks Hospital
Harahan, LA
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Facilitated psychoeducational and process groups in an outpatient setting addressing diverse treatment needs in coordination with multiple supervisors.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to to ensure comprehensive care and assisted in facilitating referrals for additional support services.
- Conducted intake interviews to assess clients' mental health status.
- Collected personal data and insurance information from patients to complete intake paperwork.
- Assisted in crisis intervention services for individuals experiencing emotional distress or behavioral issues.
- Developed educational materials on a variety of topics related to mental health and wellness.
- Completed detailed documentation of sessions and patient notes.
Licensed Esthetician
Simply Skin ~ Owner
Metairie, LA
12.2016 - 09.2020
- Managed and owned salon by maintaining loyal clientele, scheduling, performing beauty procedures, managing inventory, adherence to hygiene standards, and management of all aspects of the business.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health
The University of Holy Cross
New Orleans, LA12-2023
Licensed Esthetician -
Aveda Institute
Metairie, LA08-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Music And Theater
The Boston Conservatory
Boston, MA05-2002
Skills
- Person-centered counseling
- Group facilitation
- Cognitive modalities
- Experience with PTSD, S/I, and addiction in a group setting
- Clinical assessment and treatment planning
- Documentation
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent rapport building
- Active listening
- Unconditional positive regard
Certification
- CPI: Non-violent Crisis Intervention
- THTC: Telemental Health Training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Counseling Intern
Challenges Summer Program
07.2023 - 07.2024
Social Services Intern
River Oaks Hospital
06.2023 - 12.2023
Graduate Student Counseling Intern
Thomas E. Chambers Counseling center
01.2023 - 12.2024
Licensed Esthetician
Simply Skin ~ Owner
12.2016 - 09.2020
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health
The University of Holy Cross
Licensed Esthetician -
Aveda Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Music And Theater
The Boston Conservatory
- CPI: Non-violent Crisis Intervention
- THTC: Telemental Health Training
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