Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
License: LCSW
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Averi Dunn

Spanish Fork

Summary

Dedicated therapist specializing in crisis intervention, treatment planning, and building rapport. Committed to enhancing student well-being through effective therapeutic sessions and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Therapist

The Heritage School
Provo, UT
05.2023 - Current
  • Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for students, fostering emotional growth and resilience.
  • Developed personalized treatment plans tailored to each student's unique needs and challenges.
  • Collaborated with educators and parents to create supportive environments for student well-being.
  • Utilized evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address a range of behavioral and emotional issues.
  • Facilitated workshops on coping strategies and mental health awareness for families.
  • Provided crisis intervention support during critical incidents, ensuring student safety and stability.
  • Documented case notes accurately, maintaining confidentiality while complying with school policies.
  • Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.

Therapist Intern

The Heritage School
Provo, UT
07.2022 - 05.2023
  • Conducted intake assessments to identify client needs and develop tailored treatment plans.
  • Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to promote emotional well-being and coping strategies.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
  • Documented client progress and treatment outcomes in electronic health records accurately and consistently.
  • Observed other Professional is group, family, and individual therapy settings.

School Social Work Intern

Provo School District
Provo, UT
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Conducted assessments to identify student needs and develop appropriate intervention strategies.
  • Collaborated with educators to create supportive environments for at-risk students.
  • Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions addressing social-emotional challenges.
  • Developed and implemented behavior modification plans tailored to student goals.
  • Coordinated with parents and community resources to enhance student support networks.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss student progress and support plans.
  • Provided crisis intervention support for students experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges, ensuring timely assistance and appropriate referrals.

Customer Service Representative

Any Hour Services
Orem, UT
09.2017 - 05.2022
  • Resolved customer inquiries through effective communication and problem-solving techniques.
  • Assisted in training new staff on company policies and customer service protocols.
  • Streamlined complaint resolution processes, enhancing customer satisfaction rates.
  • Monitored service delivery to ensure compliance with quality standards and procedures.
  • Developed rapport with customers through active listening skills, leading to higher retention rates and positive feedback from clients.
  • Reamined organized while also managing invoices.

Brain Balance

Evaluator and Coach
Orem, UT
01.2019 - 01.2020

- Assessed in coming clients to see where there strengths and challenges where to help create treatment plans for clients.

- Worked and built relationships with ages 3 to 18 year olds.

- Helped Implement plans that were created to clients.

Support Staff Member

Chrysallis
Provo, UT
05.2016 - 05.2018

- Helped and assisted Clients with Dailey actives of living like cooking, cleaning, doing laundry, Hygiene, ECT.

- Helped Clients with emotional regulation.

- Helped implement behavioral plans from ABA therapist.

Education

Master of Social Work - Social Work

Utah Valley University
Orem, UT
05-2023

Bachelor of Science - Family Science

Utah Valley University
Orem, UT
05-2020

Skills

  • Treatment Planning
  • Building rapport
  • Crisis intervention
  • One-on-one sessions
  • Multicultural competence
  • CBT techniques
  • Family therapy
  • Behavior modification
  • Group therapy facilitation
  • Psychoeducation
  • Intervention planning
  • Group facilitation
  • DBT techniques
  • Progress evaluations
  • Diagnostic evaluation
  • Active listening
  • Relationship building
  • Excellent communication
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Group therapy
  • Conflict resolution
  • Decision-making
  • Written communication
  • De-escalation techniques
  • ART Trained
  • Specialized Autism training
  • ARC Trainned

Timeline

Therapist

The Heritage School
05.2023 - Current

Therapist Intern

The Heritage School
07.2022 - 05.2023

School Social Work Intern

Provo School District
08.2021 - 05.2022

Brain Balance

Evaluator and Coach
01.2019 - 01.2020

Customer Service Representative

Any Hour Services
09.2017 - 05.2022

Support Staff Member

Chrysallis
05.2016 - 05.2018

Master of Social Work - Social Work

Utah Valley University

Bachelor of Science - Family Science

Utah Valley University

License: LCSW

Received my LCSW in February 2026.