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Brandi Trail

Brandi Trail

Charleston,WV

Summary

Dynamic Mental Health Therapist specializing in personalized treatment planning, individual therapy and crisis intervention. Skilled in evidence-based practices and fostering collaboration, I effectively enhance client engagement and outcomes. Committed to maintaining confidentiality while advocating for clients' needs, I utilize empathy and active listening to build strong therapeutic relationships.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Therapist

Headway
03.2025 - Current
  • Conducted individual therapy sessions for clients with mental health challenges.
  • Developed personalized treatment plans tailored to client needs and goals.
  • Conducted assessments to diagnose mental illness, develop treatment plans and monitor progress.
  • Adhered to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files.
  • Offered teletherapy services to expand access to mental health care for remote or underserved populations.
  • Maintained detailed client records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with legal and ethical standards.
  • Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss happenings in life to help develop insight into themselves or relationships.
  • Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behavior toward others.

Mental Health Therapist

Aspire to Inspire Behavioral Health and Addiction
Saint Albans, WV
10.2023 - 12.2024
  • Conducted individual therapy sessions for clients with mental health challenges.
  • Developed treatment plans tailored to each client's specific needs.
  • Utilized evidence-based practices to enhance therapeutic outcomes and client engagement.
  • Maintained accurate and confidential client records in compliance with regulations.
  • Educated clients and families on mental health issues and coping strategies.
  • Conducted assessments to diagnose mental illness, develop treatment plans and monitor progress.
  • Counseled patients on stress management techniques such as relaxation exercises, mindfulness meditation, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.

THERAPIST

NECCO
CROSS LANES, WV
01.2021 - 10.2023
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as foster parents, foster care case managers, child protective services, etc. To provide individual, family, and couples therapy in an office, in school, through telehealth, and in home settings with clients of all ages, but specializing in youth with trauma-related disorders.
  • Other responsibilities include managing client schedules, providing support to other therapists, investing in continuing education, holding treatment plan meetings, creating treatment plans, and offering support to caregivers on how to parent children with mental health diagnoses.
  • Developed personalized treatment plans based on client assessments and needs.
  • Conducted crisis intervention to support clients in acute distress situations.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care strategies.
  • Utilized evidence-based practices to enhance therapeutic techniques and interventions.
  • Maintained accurate and confidential client records following regulatory standards.
  • Engaged in ongoing professional development to stay current with mental health practices.

SCHOOL COUNSELOR INTERN

Cross Lanes Elementary
Cross Lanes, WV
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • To promote the personal and social development of students through individual, small group counseling, and classroom guidance.
  • Provide crisis intervention as needed.
  • Facilitated individual counseling sessions for students facing personal challenges.
  • Developed and implemented classroom guidance lessons on social skills.
  • Collaborated with teachers to support student academic and behavioral needs.
  • Worked collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students.
  • Monitored students academic progress, mental health, and sociability through ongoing individual assessments.

SCHOOL COUNSELOR INTERN

Winfield High School
01.2020 - 06.2020
  • Provide the students with the necessary guidance and support to help them reach their educational goals.
  • To assist in creating a positive learning environment for students by promoting collaboration, respect, and self-esteem.
  • To develop and implement individualized counseling plans tailored to each student's needs.
  • Participated in team meetings to strategize solutions for at-risk students.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed including suicide prevention techniques.
  • Engaged families in conversations about their children's academic goals and career aspirations.
  • Organized college fairs and other events related to post-secondary planning for high school students.

Education

Master of Arts - Counseling

MARSHALL GRADUATE COLLEGE
Charleston, WV
01-2021

Bachelors - Criminal Justice

West Virginia State University
Institute
01.2016

Associates - Addiction's Counseling

BridgeValley
South Charleston, WV
06-2014

Skills

  • Empathy and relatability
  • Treatment planning
  • Diagnosis and assessment
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Advocacy
  • Communication skills
  • Teletherapy implementation
  • Evidence-based practices
  • Confidential record management
  • Effective communication
  • Active listening
  • Building rapport
  • Case documentation
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder treatment
  • Counseling and coaching

References

Available upon request.

Certification

  • EMDR Certified in February 2025
  • Nationally Certified Counselor Current
  • Licensed Professional Counselor 2872

Affiliations

I have a passion for discipline, challenge, and self-growth that is nurtured in martial arts training. I have been training Brazilian Jiujitsu for 7 years and I am currently a 4 stripe purple belt. I help with the children's class, and training women.

Timeline

Mental Health Therapist

Headway
03.2025 - Current

Mental Health Therapist

Aspire to Inspire Behavioral Health and Addiction
10.2023 - 12.2024

THERAPIST

NECCO
01.2021 - 10.2023

SCHOOL COUNSELOR INTERN

Cross Lanes Elementary
01.2021 - 06.2021

SCHOOL COUNSELOR INTERN

Winfield High School
01.2020 - 06.2020

Master of Arts - Counseling

MARSHALL GRADUATE COLLEGE

Bachelors - Criminal Justice

West Virginia State University

Associates - Addiction's Counseling

BridgeValley

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