Christ-Lynn Smith

Highly Motivated Counseling student dedicated to providing exceptional care and devising creative and effective treatment plans to successfully treat children, adolescents, and adults dealing with mental health issues. Strong interest in couples counseling. Passionate about working collaboratively with therapists and clinical supervisors to create treatment plans with clients, and learn and utilize the clinical documentation process including progress notes, consultation notes, treatment plans, and diagnostic assessments. Very keen to get exposure to various psychotherapy approaches and techniques. Eager to learn a comprehensive knowledge base in those areas of behavioral sciences applicable to the helping profession. Flexible, adaptable, and able to autonomously manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment. Looking for an opportunity in a dynamic organization where my abilities and skills will be fully utilized.

Psychological First Aid certificate

Participated in a Group Therapy Intensive

Student Member of the National Association of Black Counselors

• Personal presence and strong interpersonal skills, and excellent presentation skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills and strong analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to converse easily with a variety of individuals from a mix of cultures and countries
• Acquisition of counseling and helping skills such as individual counseling, group work, interviewing, diagnosis, and assessment
• Complete all necessary clinical documentation in an accurate and timely manner
• Ensure all services are completed according to relevant ethical and professional standards of care
• Acquire greater knowledge and experience in the application of a variety of intervention strategies
• Gain an increased understanding of the relationship of administrative functions to the counselor role
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and other professionals to provide the best care possible