Brandon Mueller
Cincinnati
Summary
Licensed Professional Counselor who takes a compassionate, collaborative, and trauma-informed approach to therapy. Experienced in helping young adults and adults navigate anger, anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions through a combination of somatic, nervous-system-informed, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Rooted Compassion Counseling
Cincinnati, Ohio
01.2022 - Current
- Provided individual outpatient mental health counseling to adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, emotional dysregulation, and relationship concerns.
- Developed and implement individualized treatment plans based on client needs, strengths, and therapeutic goals.
- Utilized evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches including Polyvagal-informed practices, somatic interventions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and person-centered therapy.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, progress monitoring, and clinical documentation in accordance with ethical and legal standards.
- Facilitated client skill development in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and nervous system regulation.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, primary care providers, schools, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate client care when appropriate.
- Maintained a private practice while managing scheduling, treatment planning, documentation, and client communications.
Behavioral Health Technician
Lindner Center of Hope
Mason, Ohio
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided direct patient care and support within inpatient psychiatric and behavioral health treatment programs.
- Assisted in implementing therapeutic activities that promote recovery and enhance coping skills.
- Facilitated and supported psychoeducational, recreational, and therapeutic group activities.
- Documented patient observations, behavioral changes, and treatment-related information in electronic medical records.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, and multidisciplinary treatment teams to support patient care.
- Utilized de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques during behavioral and emotional crises.
- Maintained compliance with organizational policies, safety procedures, and confidentiality standards.
- Monitored patient behavior and emotional well-being to ensure safety and compliance with treatment plans.
Therapeutic Program Worker, Nursing Department
Summit Behavioral Healthcare
Cincinnati, Ohio
09.2017 - 01.2020
- Trained clients to function independently in self-help and daily living skills through a variety of therapeutic techniques.
- Monitored and performed visual checks of patients to ensure safety and treatment compliance.
- Participated in the development of individualized treatment plans in cooperation with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and registered nurses.
- Completed charting, documentation, records, and reports regarding client progress, treatment responses, medication reactions, and significant events.
- Performed light housekeeping duties in client areas and living quarters.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote peer support and coping strategies.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques to ensure patient safety and stability.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Otterbein University
Westerville, Ohio05-2017
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH12-2023
Skills
- Individual Psychotherapy
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
- Treatment Planning
- Anger Management
- Anxiety management
- Behavioral Health Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Somatic & Polyvagal-Informed Intervention, ART, EMDR, CBT, DBT,
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Rooted Compassion Counseling
01.2022 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
Lindner Center of Hope
01.2020 - 01.2022
Therapeutic Program Worker, Nursing Department
Summit Behavioral Healthcare
09.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Otterbein University
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Xavier University