Breeze Potts
Bellingham
Summary
Mental health counselor with 16 years of experience in individual counseling and community resource coordination. Expertise in active listening and effective treatment planning. Committed to enhancing client resilience and overall well-being.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
Self-employed
Bellingham
04.2009 - Current
- Designed personalized treatment plans aligned with client assessments and goals.
- Utilized evidence-based techniques to strengthen client coping strategies and resilience.
- Facilitated therapeutic counseling sessions for diverse clients, promoting a supportive atmosphere for mental health discussions.
- Maintained accurate client records to ensure confidentiality and compliance, fostering trust and transparency.
- Guided clients in exploring feelings and behaviors through open-ended questions, enhancing self-awareness and insight.
swim instructor
Bellingham Golf and Country Club
Bellingham
06.2000 - 09.2025
- Provided swimming instruction to individuals and groups across all age ranges.
- Developed customized training plans addressing diverse student needs.
- Evaluated student progress and delivered constructive feedback regularly.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols during all swim activities.
- Encouraged students to build confidence in water through enjoyable swimming experiences.
- Communicated with parents regarding student progress and class schedules.
- Taught essential survival skills, including floating, treading water, and emergency exits.
mental health counselor
Western Washington University
Bellingham
04.2012 - 06.2013
- Facilitated crisis intervention strategies for clients in urgent situations.
- Conducted initial assessments of clients to diagnose mental health disorders and develop treatment plans.
- Implemented risk-assessment and mitigation strategies to ensure client safety and well-being.
- Coordinated with community resources to streamline client referrals and enhance support services.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Assisted clients with identifying feelings and behaviors by asking open-ended questions.
- Engaged in weekly team meetings to assess client cases and refine treatment plans.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Seattle School of Psychology And Theology
Seattle05-2006
Skills
- Evidence-based therapies
- Individual and grief counseling
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Risk assessment and treatment planning
- Community resource coordination
- Effective feedback mechanisms
- Relationship building skills
- Water safety expertise
- Patience and empathy
- Adaptive teaching methods
Certification
WA State LMHC 60345513
Timeline
mental health counselor
Western Washington University
04.2012 - 06.2013
Mental Health Counselor
Self-employed
04.2009 - Current
swim instructor
Bellingham Golf and Country Club
06.2000 - 09.2025
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Seattle School of Psychology And Theology