Avery Peffer
Lancaster,PA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Therapist Intern
Creative Healing
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted individual counseling sessions, providing client-centered support using evidence-based interventions, such as CBT and DBT.
- Co-lead group counseling sessions for teenagers.
- Maintain confidential client records and documentation in compliance with ethical and legal guidelines.
- Develop treatment plans tailored to client needs and therapeutic goals.
- Receive weekly supervision from a licensed clinician to enhance therapeutic skills and case conceptualization.
Graduate Assistant
Villanova University
08.2024 - Current
- Supported research initiatives by gathering data and conducting literature reviews.
- Administered coursework, graded assignments, and provided constructive feedback.
- Conducted relevant research and gathered valuable resources for faculty members' ongoing projects and publications.
- Developed strong communication skills by presenting research findings at conferences, meetings, and academic gatherings.
- Conducted thorough research for faculty projects, contributing to significant advancements in the field.
Mental Health Therapist Intern
Child Guidance Resource Centers
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Conducted individual therapy with children and teens to address their needs and goals.
- Develop treatment plans tailored to client needs and therapeutic goals.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Engaged in ongoing training and professional development to enhance therapeutic skills.
Registered Behavior Technician
Proud Moments Aba
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Implemented ABA therapy techniques to improve social interaction, communication, and coping skills for clients with a variety of physical and mental disabilities.
- Created engaging, individualized programming to facilitate skill acquisition and client engagement.
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans to support client development.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Villanova University
Villanova, PA05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN05-2024
Leadership Engagement and Community Service
- Member of Chi Sigma Iota – Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International, March 2025 to Present.
- Student Member, American Counseling Association, September 2025 to Present.
- Member and Vice President of Operations, University of Tennessee, Knoxville VOLthon, August 2021- May 2024.
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist Intern
Creative Healing
08.2025 - Current
Mental Health Therapist Intern
Child Guidance Resource Centers
01.2025 - 05.2025
Graduate Assistant
Villanova University
08.2024 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Proud Moments Aba
09.2022 - 05.2024
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Villanova University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Tennessee