CECILIA ESSIEN-INYANG
Pennsburg,PA
Summary
Peers. Empathetic psychotherapist with several-year history working within mental health field. Proven to build client rapport and facilitate growth. Experienced facilitating individual and family therapy. Insightful psychotherapist with several years of employment in counseling settings and prior history in the field. Proficient applying cognitive behavioral therapy to promote client growth and change. Adept facilitating individual and couples therapy with focus on meeting client goals. Hardworking Psychotherapist with progressive experience across various mental health settings. Background working in in-patient environments. Knowledgeable in providing supervision to interns and volunteers.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Mental Health Professional
BEST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
06.2011 - Current
- Developed treatment plans in collaboration with clients and other healthcare professionals.
- Participated in clinical research initiatives related to mental health outcomes.
- Provided culturally competent care that is sensitive to the unique needs of each individual client.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for clients.
- Evaluated patient responses to medications by observing changes in mood, behavior, cognition, physical condition, or level of functioning.
- Facilitated psychoeducational workshops on topics such as stress management, communication skills, and anger management.
- Consulted with psychiatrists regarding medication management for clients.
- Supported clients in developing healthy coping strategies for managing mental health issues.
- Conducted individual, group, and family therapy sessions to provide psychological support for clients.
Education
Master of Science - Master's Degree Human Services (Counseling)
Lincoln University
Lincoln University, PA06-2011
Ph.D. - Advanced Study in Human Behavior
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN 01.2019 - 11.2024
Skills
- Patient Evaluation
- Discharge Planning
- Individual Counseling
- Tracking client progress
- Behavioral assessment
- Suicide Prevention
- Motivational Interviewing
- Family therapy
- Confidential records
- Client goal planning
- Disaster Recovery
Affiliations
- 2006- Foundation in Cultural Competence conducted by Multicultural Training and Research Institute, School of Social Science, Temple University.
- 2011- Trauma Focused-cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT)
Timeline
Ph.D. - Advanced Study in Human Behavior
Capella University
01.2019 - 11.2024
Mental Health Professional
BEST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
06.2011 - Current
Master of Science - Master's Degree Human Services (Counseling)
Lincoln University
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