Brandon Couch
Pinehurst,NC
Summary
Enthusiastic Social Worker who graduated from UNCP with their Master's degree from the advanced standing program. I am a sensitive and compassionate person who is interested in working with those who are suffering mentally, emotionally, and/or physically. I have a profound willingness to learn and increase my knowledge for my clients. My goal is to become trained in EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), CBT, DBT, and exposure therapy just to name a few. I want to work with adolescents and young adults who experience depression, anxiety, bi-polar, bpd, and ADHD.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor
Pinehurst Comprehensive Treatment Center
05.2025 - Current
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Educated clients on dangers of substance use and prevention techniques.
- Conducted assessments to determine progress and performance and report findings to relevant authorities.
Therapist LCSWA
Harmony Within
09.2023 - Current
- Provided psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families.
- Conducted initial assessments of clients to determine presenting issues and develop treatment plans.
- Communicated with school personnel, probation officers, psychiatrists, and other professionals regarding client progress.
- Created documentation including assessment notes, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and referrals.
- Maintained accurate records of clinical activity in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Conducted mental health counseling using evidence-based practice and clinical models.
- Delivered appropriate therapy based on diagnosis and individual needs.
Therapist LCSWA
Carolina Counseling Services
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families.
- Conducted initial assessments of clients to determine presenting issues and develop treatment plans.
- Communicated with school personnel, probation officers, psychiatrists, and other professionals regarding client progress.
- Created documentation including assessment notes, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and referrals.
- Maintained accurate records of clinical activity in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Conducted mental health counseling using evidence-based practice and clinical models.
- Delivered appropriate therapy based on diagnosis and individual needs.
- Provided individual therapy to clients dealing with a range of mental health issues, utilizing evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation, including progress notes and treatment plans, in compliance with legal and ethical standards
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
Education
Masters - Social Work (MSW)
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke, NC05-2023
Bachelors - Social Work (BSW)
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke, NC12-2021
Skills
- Verbal and Written skills
- Collaborative
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Skills
- Mental Health First Aid Certified
- Trauma Focused Knowledge Base
- Well versed on how to use the ACE's and Resiliency assessments to decern level of trauma
Timeline
Counselor
Pinehurst Comprehensive Treatment Center
05.2025 - Current
Therapist LCSWA
Carolina Counseling Services
01.2024 - 05.2025
Therapist LCSWA
Harmony Within
09.2023 - Current
Masters - Social Work (MSW)
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Bachelors - Social Work (BSW)
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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