BRIAN COUNTS
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Austin,TX
Summary
Adaptive and dedicated mental health therapist with strong interpersonal skills. Background in therapy with college aged clients, group, couples, individual counseling, and psychiatric care. Proven ability to work effectively with people of various ages,cultural backgrounds, and socio-economic statuses. Long-time interest in values work and clients with neurodivergent diagnosis such as ADHD. Well-developed skills with crisis management, treatment planning, and diagnosis.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor
Ellie Mental Health
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced client well-being by utilizing evidence-based therapy techniques and individualized treatment plans.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify client strengths, weaknesses, and areas requiring intervention or support.
- Managed caseload of diverse clients, tailoring interventions to meet their unique needs and goals.
- Established a network of professionals within the field for collaboration purposes enhancing overall service quality provided to clients.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation, adhering to ethical standards and guidelines for professional practice.
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Lake Travis Counseling Connection PLLC
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Supervised by Jan C. Shope, LPC-S
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Developed and expanded referral system of service providers to assist over 25 clients in attaining services.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Arranged and facilitated therapy sessions for individuals, couples and families.
- Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
- Conducted evaluations to help patients develop measurable treatment goals.
Clinical Practicum III
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Completed supervised clinical hours that established hands-on experience in an in-treatment clinical population
- Conducted supervised supervised one-on-one and group interactions with clients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
Clinical Practicum II
Medical And Counseling Care Clinic
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Completed supervised clinical hours under LPC-S Cara Flanders that established hands-on experience with the college aged population
- Duties included supervised cased review and conceptualization, completed and reviewed client notes and supervised one-on-one interaction with clients
- Received excellent performance feedback and was asked to continue voluntarily to extend external practicum with LPC-S Cara Flanders at the Medical and Counseling Care Center.
Clinical Practicum I
ACU Psychology Clinic
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Completed supervised clinical hours to establish hands-on experience and exposure to a large range of client issues
- Duties included case review and critique, couples therapy facilitation, and supervised one-on-one interactions with clients, psychological assessment for clients which included cognitive, personality, and ADHD assessment
- Received excellent performance feedback from supervisors, which ultimately led to recommendation for joining external practicum with LPC-S Cara Flanders at the Medical and Counseling Care Center.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX 08.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - General Psychology
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX 08.2016 - 05.2020
Skills
Team Oriented
Affiliations
Personality Testing: MMPI-II - Minnesota Multiphasic Personality inventory,MCMI-III - Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory, BECK Inventories,NEO-PI-R - Personality Inventory Revised
ADHD: CPT3 - Conners Continuous Performance Test
IQ: WJ COG/ACH - Woodcock-Johnson Cognitive/Achievement, WIAT4 - Weschler Individual Achievement Test 4, WISC5/WAIS4 - Wechsler Individual Scale for Children 5/ Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale 4, MMSE - Mini Mental State Exam, WRAT 5- Wide Range Achievement Test 5
Certification
LPC License #89420
Timeline
LPC License #89420
05-2024
EMDR Training Completion
03-2024
Licensed Professional Counselor
Ellie Mental Health
07.2023 - Current
SFBT level 1
11-2022
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Lake Travis Counseling Connection PLLC
08.2022 - 06.2023
Clinical Practicum III
Oceans Behavioral Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2022
Clinical Practicum II
Medical And Counseling Care Clinic
08.2021 - 05.2022
Clinical Practicum I
ACU Psychology Clinic
01.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Abilene Christian University
08.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - General Psychology
Abilene Christian University
08.2016 - 05.2020
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