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Cayla Hunter

Baton Rouge,LA

Summary

A compassionate, empathetic mental health counselor with experience working with children, adolescents and adults using a variety of theoretical perspectives in individual, family, and group therapy sessions. Demonstrates a passion for supporting the success for members of underserved populations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Counseling Practicum

Peak Behavioral Health
01.2024 - Current
  • Develops comprehensive treatment plans that are focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of problems.
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Actively participated in team meetings, offering insightful suggestions that led to innovative problem-solving strategies.
  • Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
  • Prepared written summaries of meeting discussions to ensure clear communication throughout the team while promoting accountability for action items.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Collaborated and consulted with full-time clinician staff regarding crisis intervention and resource referrals
  • Participated in continuing education and professional development activities, staying up-to-date on the latest research and best practices in the field of mental health counseling.

Intern

I-Care
03.2021 - 05.2021
  • Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
  • Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives and help them to develop insight into themselves and their relationships.
  • Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems.
  • Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Southern University And A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA
12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Savannah State University, United States
Savannah, Georgia
12.2017

Affiliations

  • Louisiana Counseling Association 2014
  • Chi Sigma Iota

Timeline

Counseling Practicum

Peak Behavioral Health
01.2024 - Current

Intern

I-Care
03.2021 - 05.2021

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Southern University And A & M College

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Savannah State University, United States
Cayla Hunter