Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
National Board Certified Counselor
Timeline
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Barbara Simms

Barbara Simms

Licensed Professional Counselor
Colorado Springs,Colorado

Summary

As a skilled professional counselor who began working with children age 6 to adolescents aged 18 in 2003. Completed family counseling using behaviors as a guide to create family treatment plans with them. Focused on facilitating exploration of family behaviors and how each act may influence others in ways that are unpredictable in children and adolescents. Helping family members to use compassion when disciplining their children. A safe and supportive environment for everyone.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1

NBCC

1
1

LPC

Work History

Licensed Professional Counselor

Barbara Simms Counseling
09.2022 - Current

Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.

Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.

Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.

Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.

Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.

Licensed Professional Counselor

Crossroads Turning Points
01.2022 - 09.2022

Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.

Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.

Conducted assessments to determine progress and performance and report findings to relevant authorities.

Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.

Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.

Licensed Professional Counselor

Sunrise Healthcare
04.2021 - 09.2021

Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.

Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.

Used motivational interviewing techniques to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.

Guided clients using Dialectical Behavior techniques to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting dangerous habits by teaching them to use interpersonal effectiveness, tolerance for mild distress, mindfulness and emotional regulation.

Licensed Professional Counselor

Geo Group Inc
04.2019 - 04.2020

Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.

Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.

Used Dialectical Behavior Therapy therapy to assist clients in recognizing/redirecting poor habits.

Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.

Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.

Licensed Professional Counselor

Geo Group Inc
02.2014 - 07.2018

Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.

Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.

Used Dialectical Behavior Therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.

Conducted assessments to determine progress and performance and report findings to relevant authorities.

Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.

Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.

Substance Abuse Coordinator

Solutions For Life
02.2012 - 10.2013

Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.

Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.

Monitored client progress to make necessary adjustments for client success.

Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.

Licensed Professional Counselor

Wyoming Behavioral Institute
12.2003 - 12.2011

Guided patients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.

Used evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior

Using cognitive behavior therapy and motivational interviewing to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits and abuse of substances.

Discuss with therapists, psychiatrists and nurses the substance abuse and mental health diagnoses of patients in the hospital.

Completed discharge planning giving patients a therapist and psychiatrist to see after discharge.

Education

Master of Science in Community Counseling

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY
05.2005

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY
05.1983

Skills

Quality Management Care Team Member

Chronic Disorders such as schizophrenia and obsessive-compulsive proficiency

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Certification

  • LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor
  • National Board for Certified Counselors

National Board Certified Counselor

I took a test after completing my coursework in community counseling.  I completed the test and have continued to complete at least 100 hours of training every five years for certification.

Timeline

Licensed Professional Counselor

Barbara Simms Counseling
09.2022 - Current

Licensed Professional Counselor

Crossroads Turning Points
01.2022 - 09.2022

Licensed Professional Counselor

Sunrise Healthcare
04.2021 - 09.2021

Licensed Professional Counselor

Geo Group Inc
04.2019 - 04.2020

Licensed Professional Counselor

Geo Group Inc
02.2014 - 07.2018

Substance Abuse Coordinator

Solutions For Life
02.2012 - 10.2013

Licensed Professional Counselor

Wyoming Behavioral Institute
12.2003 - 12.2011

Master of Science in Community Counseling

University of Wyoming

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education

University of Wyoming
Barbara SimmsLicensed Professional Counselor