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Bree Rust

Morrison,TN

Summary

Diligent graduate student with experience working in a behavioral therapy setting with a variety of neurodivergent, emotional, and anger management struggles. A strong desire to become a well-rounded counselor with an emphasis on trauma work.
Completed 14 hours of research experience in a Bachelor's degree with conference experience. Currently completing the Thesis and Trauma certificate at Richmont Graduate University, along with all other courses needed for licensure.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavioral Therapist

Elevate Behavioral Health- Sarena Cambrea
05.2023 - 05.2024
  • Collaborative problem solving with clients.
  • Maintain client motivation.
  • Implemented empathic intervention with clients to enhance behavioral, emotional, or social skills.
  • Collaborated with teams to coordinate care and share client progress.
  • Effectively responded to crises situations and aggressive behaviors.
  • Adjusted therapy strategies as needed for continuing progress.

Research Assistant

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga- Ashley N. Howell
01.2020 - 08.2023
  • Participated in weekly meetings with peer researchers to discuss findings in current research.
  • Designed an experiment using SR Research Eyelink Experiment Builder.
  • Assisted in running participants and data collection.
  • Participated in UTC's Spring Research and Arts Conference 2023 with a secondary data analysis.
  • Research interests: trauma, neurodivergence, personality disorders, and spirituality.



Education

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Richmont Graduate University
Chattanooga, TN
08-2027

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
08-2023

Affiliations

  • American Psychological Association membership for Graduate Students.
  • Thesis- Exploring Possible Gender Bais in Diagnosing Narcissistic Personality Disorder: How Different Diagnostic Approaches Affect Diagnostic Labels.


Timeline

Behavioral Therapist

Elevate Behavioral Health- Sarena Cambrea
05.2023 - 05.2024

Research Assistant

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga- Ashley N. Howell
01.2020 - 08.2023

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Richmont Graduate University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Bree Rust