Austin Britten, MS, LPC-A
Abilene,TX
Summary
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate well-versed in evidence-based therapeutic approaches including CBT, DBT, CFT, and Motivational Interviewing. Holds experience in both individual psychotherapy and diagnostic assessment. Adept at diagnostic evaluation and maintaining comprehensive patient documentation to support effective care.
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Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Therapist (LPC-A)
ACU Medical and Counseling Care Center
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, anxiety, depression, bipolar, personality disorders, substance abuse/addiction, suicidality, self-harm, destructive patterns of behavior, and other psychosocial issues.
- Administered, scored and interpreted psychosocial examinations for diagnostic assessment of different patient markers.
- Worked cooperatively alongside a team of experienced clinicians to ensure optimal treatment direction.
- Guided clients in development of practical coping skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Provided a humanistic, client-centered environment in which clients felt safe, heard, and understood.
- Tracked and documented patient records, progress, and treatment responses according to goals for interventions
- Developed and maintained relationships with referral sources to support continuity of care.
Psychometrician
Cherisse Flanagan, Ph.D.
05.2024 - Current
- Wrote comprehensive reports using assessment data and clinical interview so that Social Security can make a more informed decision regarding disability administration.
- Administered intelligence (WIAT-IV), memory (WMS-IV), and achievement tests (WRAT-5) to assess level of cognitive impairment and dysfunction.
- Conducted diagnostic clinical interviews to assess level of disability
Clinic Coordinator
ACU Psychology Clinic
05.2024 - 06.2025
- Trained and managed a team of graduate student employees in ethical, professional clinical functioning.
- Ensured all practicum therapists and supervisors abided by ethical standards of professional documentation.
- Facilitated proactive communication between supervisors and practicum therapists regarding a wide range of clinic matters.
- Maintained adequate stock of psychometric assessments, materials, equipment, and forms for clinical use and training.
- Accepted cash and card payments, adjusted balances and submitted records to accounting.
- Assisted front desk staff register and process patient needs.
- Set appointments for patients and reached out to reschedule appointments due to provider availability.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX05-2023
Skills
- Use of evidence-based approaches (CBT, DBT, CFT, Motivational Interviewing)
- Diagnostic evaluation
- Motivational interviewing
- Building rapport
- Patient documentation
- Crisis intervention
- One-on-one sessions
- Adaptable to the client's needs on an individual level
- Maintaining a calm, collected therapeutic style
Personal Interests and Hobbies
- Officer for ACU chapter of Psi Chi Honor Society
- Eagle Scout
- Interest in future education and certification in clinical hypnotherapy
- Avid fan of all things fantasy
- Enjoyer of board and video games
- Enjoyer of camping and hiking
Timeline
Therapist (LPC-A)
ACU Medical and Counseling Care Center
08.2024 - Current
Psychometrician
Cherisse Flanagan, Ph.D.
05.2024 - Current
Clinic Coordinator
ACU Psychology Clinic
05.2024 - 06.2025
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Abilene Christian University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Abilene Christian University
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