Brooke Runner

Empathetic and client-centered counseling intern pursuing a career as a professional mental health therapist with clinical experience providing individual counseling, conducting biopsychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, documenting progress using electronic health records, and implementing evidence-based interventions under supervision. Skilled in building therapeutic rapport, active listening, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral techniques, psychoeducation, crisis assessment, and maintaining ethical, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care in accordance with professional standards.

Bringing several years of customer service experience that has strengthened communication, conflict resolution, de-escalation, professionalism, and the ability to establish trust with individuals from diverse backgrounds. As a first-generation college student earning a graduate counseling degree, I have demonstrated exceptional resilience, initiative, and perseverance while balancing academic excellence, clinical training, and employment. Committed to fostering client growth, promoting emotional wellness, and providing compassionate, evidence-based care as an entry-level therapist within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.