Brenda Magierka
Licensed Professional Counselor
PAW PAW,MI
Summary
Licensed Professional Therapist familiar with client assessments, treatment planning and ongoing evaluations. Well-versed in effective intervention and assessment techniques. Adept Behavioral Therapist with proven success rate in counseling individuals and families with destructive social, emotional and behavioral disorders. Positive, vibrant team member who strives for full identification of issues and evaluation of techniques for treatment. CAADC certified counselor well-regarded in community and field.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
Pine Rest Christian Counseling Services
Kalamazoo, MI
08.2020 - Current
- Counseled individuals, groups and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
Counselor
VanBuren County Community Mental Health
Paw
01.2015 - 08.2020
Provided individual and group therapy for substance abuse clients.
Provided individual counselor for clients with mental health problems
Counselor
VanBuren County Public Health Dept
Hartford, MI
03.2002 - 01.2015
Provided individual and group therapy for substance abuse clients
Counselor
Longview Recovery Services
Grand Rapids, MI
09.2001 - 03.2002
Provided individual and group therapy for substance abuse clients
Counselor
Gateway Recovery Services
Kalamazoo, MI
04.1998 - 09.2001
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Mi04.1993
Master of Arts - Psychology
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI04.1993
Skills
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Crisis Situations
- Mood Disorders
- Mental Health Support
- Chronic Disorders
- Breathing Techniques
- Treatments and Therapies
- Documentation Requirements
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Therapeutic Assessment
- Intervention Planning
- Group Therapy Facilitation
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
Timeline
Therapist
Pine Rest Christian Counseling Services
08.2020 - Current
Counselor
VanBuren County Community Mental Health
01.2015 - 08.2020
Counselor
VanBuren County Public Health Dept
03.2002 - 01.2015
Counselor
Longview Recovery Services
09.2001 - 03.2002
Counselor
Gateway Recovery Services
04.1998 - 09.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Western Michigan University
Master of Arts - Psychology
Western Michigan University
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