Briant L. Brown
New Britain,CT
Summary
Psychotherapy professional with deep commitment to mental health and client well-being. Proven track record in delivering effective therapeutic strategies and fostering supportive therapeutic environment. Reliable team collaborator, adaptable to dynamic clinical needs, with expertise in client assessment and treatment planning.
Professional therapist prepared for this role with significant experience in providing therapeutic support and counseling. Expertise in cognitive-behavioral techniques, crisis intervention, and client assessment. Strong focus on collaboration, adaptability, and achieving measurable outcomes. Known for reliability and flexibility while fostering positive client relationships.
Client-centered professional polished in identifying potential disorders in clients and developing successful treatment plans and therapeutic processes. Accommodating and warm individual possessing strong observational skills and in-depth understanding of human behavior. Offering comprehensive background conducting psychological tests, interviewing patients and monitoring patient progress.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychotherapist
T.R.U.E. Self Counseling
05.2024 - Current
- Established a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.
- Utilized mindfulness techniques during sessions to help clients develop greater self-awareness and coping skills for managing stressors.
- Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
- Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as necessary based on changing needs or circumstances.
- Developed personalized treatment plans to address each client''s specific needs, leading to improved mental health outcomes.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
School Counselor
Libertas Academy Charter School
08.2021 - Current
- Conduct individual and or group counseling for students that struggles with social and emotional obstacles
- Focus on academic and personal goals to ensure students stayed on track
- Support students in challenging developmental milestones and crisis interventions and assist with outside referrals for those needs extra assistance
- Maintain positive relationships with all students along with parents
- Help establish counseling department
School Counselor
High School of Science and Technology
09.2023 - 08.2025
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Empowered students to take ownership of their education by teaching self-advocacy skills and fostering decision-making abilities.
- Managed caseloads efficiently while maintaining accurate records of all counseling sessions and interventions provided.
- Created a welcoming environment by promoting inclusivity and celebrating diversity within the school community.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop strategies for improving student behavior and academic success.
School Counselor & PSAT Coordinator
Bloomfield High School
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Conducted individual or group sessions on how to overcome social, personal and behavioral issues
- Provided academic goals and evaluate transcripts to make certain students on track for graduation
- Organized PSAT testing for grade 9
FOL III and FOL 4
Achievement First High School
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Ensuring and encouraging seniors explored career and colleges opportunities
- Preparing appropriate lessons for both 11th and 12th graders
- Using data to structure future lessons on Khan Academy
- Providing workshops to ensure students are successful in their senior year
- Ensured advocacy and supported students struggling with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues
Education
Masters of Arts - School Counseling
Manhattan College
Riverdale, NYBachelor of Arts Degree - Communication
Claflin University
Orangeburg, SCSchool Counselor Provisional Certificate - undefined
Skills
- Building rapport
- Case documentation
- Anxiety management
- Motivational interviewing
- Treatment Planning
- Developing relationships
- Anger management
- Confidential records
- Client goal planning
- Client counseling
- Therapeutic intervention
- Individual counseling
Timeline
Psychotherapist
T.R.U.E. Self Counseling
05.2024 - Current
School Counselor
High School of Science and Technology
09.2023 - 08.2025
School Counselor
Libertas Academy Charter School
08.2021 - Current
School Counselor & PSAT Coordinator
Bloomfield High School
03.2021 - 06.2021
FOL III and FOL 4
Achievement First High School
07.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Communication
Claflin University
School Counselor Provisional Certificate - undefined
Masters of Arts - School Counseling
Manhattan College
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