Baylee Sexton
Gainesville,GA
Summary
Compassionate Clinical Mental Health Counseling professional nearing completion of a Master’s degree at Mercer University. Trained and certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Possesses expertise in trauma-informed therapy, case conceptualization, and psychoeducation for children and adolescents aged 6-18, effectively addressing psychological and somatic impacts in trauma processing. Committed to advocacy and enhancing multicultural counseling skills to serve diverse populations. Proven ability in interdisciplinary collaboration, client documentation, and fostering a safe, supportive environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trauma Narrative Practitioner
Mercer University
Kigali-Rwanda & Surrounding Communities
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Provided trauma narrative therapy to survivors of the 1994 genocide, as part of Mercer University's global mental health initiative.
- Led individual and group sessions focused on structured storytelling to help clients process complex trauma, and foster emotional healing.
- Delivered culturally sensitive, trauma-informed care in collaboration with local clinicians, community leaders, and interpreters.
- Participated in clinical supervision, reflective practice, and field-based training to deepen cross-cultural therapeutic competence.
Physical Therapist Technician
Elite Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy
Buford, GA
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Designed and implemented individualized therapeutic exercise programs for orthopedic recovery patients.
- Educated patients on injury prevention, biomechanics, and form correction for enhanced performance.
- Applied strength and conditioning principles to safely restore functional movement and athletic capacity.
- Executed therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and cryotherapy to facilitate recovery.
- Provided compassionate support to motivate patients throughout the rehabilitation process.
Clinical Intern
Children’s Center for Hope and Healing
Gainesville, GA
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Provide trauma-informed individual therapy to children and adolescents using Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), focusing on awareness, emotional regulation skills, and somatic experience
- Conduct case conceptualization to tailor treatment plans, ensuring age-appropriate psychoeducation, and advocacy for clients.
- Facilitate family therapy sessions, collaborating with parents to enhance treatment outcomes, and promote healing.
- Lead group therapy sessions to foster peer support and skill development.
- Maintain detailed BIRP notes to document client progress, and ensure continuity of care.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Mercer University
Atlanta, GA08-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communication | Minor in Hospitality
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA12-2020
Skills
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Trauma Narrative Treatment
- Psycho-education on various types of trauma, coping mechanisms, affect expression, and cognitive skills
- Advocacy for diverse populations
- Client documentation management
- Building therapeutic rapport
- Effective and intentional communication skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Crisis intervention
- Emotional regulation techniques
- Mindfulness practices
Certification
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) | June 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Trauma Narrative Practitioner
Mercer University
05.2025 - 06.2025
Clinical Intern
Children’s Center for Hope and Healing
06.2024 - 04.2025
Physical Therapist Technician
Elite Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy
08.2023 - 05.2025
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Mercer University
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communication | Minor in Hospitality
Georgia State University
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