Caroline Schwertfeger

Dynamic mental health professional with experience at Shorehaven Behavioral Health and James Place, skilled in treatment planning and active listening. Proven ability to build rapport and foster collaboration, successfully conducting individual counseling sessions and developing effective programs for diverse client needs. Committed to empowering individuals through empathetic support and strategic case management. Compassionate with background as Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern. Experienced in providing individual and group therapy, conducting mental health assessments, and creating comprehensive treatment plans. Strengths include crisis management, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.

• Dr. Julie West Russo, EdD, Program Director For Mental Health Counseling, Trinity International University, jrusso@tiu.edu
• Marcia Suelzer, JD, MA, Adjunct Instructor/Counseling Clinical Specialist Course Instructor / Advisor, Trinity International University, InstructorSuelzerMR@outlook.com

• Kinship Community Food Center, Milwaukee, WI - Volunteer and STRIDE mentor, 01/01/22 - 06/2024
• Brookfield Academy Marketing Committee Member, 01/01/13, 01/01/16
• U7 Soccer Coach, Brookfield Soccer Association, Spring 2015, Spring 2016
• Exploit No More, Volunteer and Advocate, 01/01/14, 01/01/15
• Teacher of English as a Foreign Language, Dii Thao Center, Phitsanulok Thailand, 02/01/01, 05/01/01
• 'Celebrating Children' - 1-week training for working with at-risk children, UK, 2005
• Open sea swimming, hiking, creative arts, and spending as much time as possible with family and friends