Brittany Chloros LAC MACP
Englewood,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Associate Counselor offering four years of counseling and crisis intervention expertise. Offering a comprehensive background in social services and trauma-informed care, as well as strong interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills. Builds client rapport and assesses needs to provide appropriate resources.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapeutic Visitation Specialist
Catholic Charities
08.2025 - Current
- Worked with a team to facilitate therapeutic visits for families in the child welfare system. Assisted populations affected by severe mental illness and developmental disabilities during sessions. Provided support for families with trauma history, fostering healthier parent-child relationships.
- Visitation is facilitated in the least restrictive setting tailored to each family’s unique needs to support successful family reunification, KLG, or TPR.
- Trained in an active parenting model to conduct initial intake assessments. Developed personalized visitation plans based on client needs. Facilitated debriefings before and after visits to ensure clarity. Organized visitation planning meetings to coordinate schedules and objectives. Completed visitation documentation and reports to maintain accurate records.
- Conducted assessments like NCFAS, GAD 7, C-SSRS, and PHQ-R.
Counselor
Wayne Counseling
05.2024 - 06.2025
- Facilitated weekly individual therapy to a caseload of 13 clients ages 6–62, addressing diverse mental health needs across all demographics.
- Delivered crisis intervention and risk assessments, supporting clients in acute emotional distress and coordinating safety planning as needed.
- Applied CBT, DBT, and holistic approaches to support clients coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and co-occurring disorders.
- Participated in treatment planning and progress evaluations to ensure therapeutic goals were tailored and measurable.
- Maintained detailed clinical documentation in accordance with ethical and legal standards.
Graduate Assistant
Felician University
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Offered emotional support and mentorship to student-athletes, fostering a culture of mental well-being, resilience, and personal development both on and off the field.
- Boosted team morale and individual confidence through positive reinforcement, active listening, and a consistent, encouraging presence at practices, competitions, and team events.
- Acted as a trusted support figure during periods of academic stress, athletic performance pressure, and personal challenges, helping athletes develop coping strategies and maintain focus.
- Encouraged open communication about mental health, helping to reduce stigma and promote a safe environment for emotional expression.
Youth Counselor
Bergen County Family Guidance
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided crisis de-escalation and behavioral support to 12 young adults experiencing homelessness, many of whom presented with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
- Facilitated therapeutic group sessions focused on emotional awareness, communication, coping strategies, and goal-setting, promoting peer connection and self-regulation.
- Led daily emotional check-ins and structured activities to foster consistency, trust, and emotional stability within the group setting.
- Collaborated with therapists, case managers, and legal professionals, maintaining communication with the court system to support residents navigating legal obligations and treatment compliance.
- Documented critical incidents, clinical observations, progress notes, and individualized service plans in alignment with treatment goals and legal requirements.
Teacher’s aid
Voyagers School
09.2019 - 09.2022
- Supported classroom instruction by providing individualized attention to students with developmental disabilities and mental health needs.
- Assisted in implementing behavior intervention plans, using positive reinforcement and de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors.
- Facilitated social-emotional learning activities to promote communication, emotional regulation, and peer interaction.
- Monitored student progress and behaviors, documenting observations to support IEP goals and ongoing care planning.
- Created a safe, inclusive, and structured environment to support learning, engagement, and emotional stability.
Education
Master Of - Counseling Psychology
Felician University
Lodi, NJBachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJSkills
- Clinical Skills: Crisis intervention, CBT, DBT, Rutgers Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care, Wrap-Around, and Active Parenting
- Documentation: EPIC, Cyber, Treatment Planning, Progress Notes, Case Management, Court Documentation, Medics, and Cyber
- Soft Skills: De-escalation, Care Coordination, Group Facilitation
Timeline
Therapeutic Visitation Specialist
Catholic Charities
08.2025 - Current
Counselor
Wayne Counseling
05.2024 - 06.2025
Graduate Assistant
Felician University
08.2023 - 06.2025
Youth Counselor
Bergen County Family Guidance
05.2022 - 05.2023
Teacher’s aid
Voyagers School
09.2019 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Monmouth University
Master Of - Counseling Psychology
Felician University