Bren Tulikihakau
Olathe,KS
Summary
Licensed Professional Counselor with 10+ years of experience across a variety of settings. Passionate about supporting humans using evidence-based approaches like DBT and solution-focused therapy. Committed to fostering resilience and emotional growth through collaborative, client-centered care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
School-Based Therapist
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center
07.2023 - Current
- Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plan
- Provide evidence-based therapy to students with emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs
- Collaborate with school staff, families, and external providers to support student success
- Perform risk assessments and crisis interventions, including safety planning
- Maintain timely, confidential clinical documentation in line with ethical standards
- Deliver psychoeducation on mental health and coping strategies to students, families, and staff
Intensive Outpatient Therapist
Lilac Center
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Facilitated DBT group therapy sessions for adolescents in a structured IOP setting, three times weekly
- Delivered curriculum focused on mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness
- Supported teens managing emotional dysregulation, self-harm, and mood-related challenges
- Conducted client intakes, developed treatment plans, and evaluated progress in collaboration with clinical team
- Coordinated care with families, case managers, and external providers to support treatment goals
- Maintained thorough, compliant, and timely clinical documentation per ethical and agency standards
School Counselor
Spring Hill Middle School
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided individual counseling on academic and social-emotional concerns
- Responded to student crises with empathy and effective de-escalation strategies
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and administrators to support student well-being
- Delivered crisis intervention and built on established rapport to manage emergencies
- Led staff trainings on mental health awareness, stress management, and early intervention
Performance Improvement Consultant
Department Of Children and Family
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Reviewed foster care cases for compliance with federal and state regulations
- Analyzed data to identify gaps and recommend improvements in child welfare practices
- Provided actionable insights to drive organizational change and improve outcomes
- Facilitated communication among stakeholders to align on performance goals and strategies
Admissions Coordinator
Prairie Ridge Psychiatric Hospital
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Coordinated psychiatric admissions, ensuring appropriate level of care
- Managed intake assessments and collaborated with care team on treatment planning
- Facilitated communication with patients, families, and providers to support smooth transitions
Behavioral Health Counselor
KVC Prairie Ridge Psychiatric Hospital
01.2015 - 03.2016
- Led psychosocial and therapeutic groups for children ages 4–18 in inpatient and PRTF settings
- De-escalated crises using calm, empathetic, and safety-focused interventions
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive residential care
- Developed and implemented individualized crisis intervention and safety plans
- Enhanced patient outcomes through evidence-based treatment and progress monitoring
Education
Master of Arts in Counseling -
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, KS05.2023
Bachelors of General Studies - Sociology, Psychology
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS12.2014
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Anxiety management
- Emotional regulation support
- Grief counseling
- Multicultural competence
- Collaborative care
- Client-centered approach
- Individualized treatment planning
Timeline
Intensive Outpatient Therapist
Lilac Center
04.2024 - 03.2025
School-Based Therapist
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center
07.2023 - Current
School Counselor
Spring Hill Middle School
07.2022 - 06.2023
Performance Improvement Consultant
Department Of Children and Family
01.2020 - 07.2022
Admissions Coordinator
Prairie Ridge Psychiatric Hospital
06.2018 - 01.2020
Behavioral Health Counselor
KVC Prairie Ridge Psychiatric Hospital
01.2015 - 03.2016
Bachelors of General Studies - Sociology, Psychology
University of Kansas
Master of Arts in Counseling -
MidAmerica Nazarene University
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