Christina Haskell, LMFT
Summary
Focused, trauma informed therapist trained in multiple modalities focused on marriage and family therapy. Helps couples and family groups work through trauma, disfunction and individual disorders affecting mental health.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Marriage and Family Therapist
Contracted
06.2023 - Current
- Performed assessments for trauma and provided treatment to reduce symptoms and process traumatic events.
- Collaborated with social services, referral sources and other treatment professionals to meet patient care needs.
- Improved couples'' satisfaction in their relationships through targeted counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Administered psychological assessments to inform diagnosis and guide treatment recommendations.
- Provided crisis intervention services, addressing immediate concerns and offering resources for ongoing support.
- Served as a resource for colleagues by sharing knowledge about best practices in marriage and family therapy.
- Reduced conflict within families by implementing effective communication techniques and strategies.
- Counseled clients on concerns such as unsatisfactory relationships, divorce and separation or financial difficulties.
- Conducted intake and assessments to formulate treatment plan and manage client records.
- Rendered mental health and counseling services to first responders and other clients with history of trauma, focusing on development of healthy relationships with self or others.
Marriage and Family Therapy Associate
Abiding Hope Institute Of Christian Counseling
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Empowered clients by teaching coping mechanisms for managing stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges.
- Performed individual and group psychotherapy and conducted teletherapy sessions to help clients pinpoint emotions underlying personal and relational conflicts.
- Educated clients on mental health topics to promote understanding and destigmatize seeking professional help.
- Rendered mental health and counseling services to couples and individual clients, focusing on development of healthy relationships.
- Educated clients and families on importance of mental health and self-care after traumatic events or traumatic loss.
- Developed and implemented creative interventions to engage couples and promote therapeutic progress.
- Enhanced client relationships by providing tailored therapy sessions based on individual needs and goals.
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern
Abiding Hope Institute Of Christian Counseling
01.2019 - 04.2020
- Conducted intake and assessments to formulate treatment plan and manage client records.
- Advocated on behalf of clients during school meetings or court proceedings as required.
- Built trust with diverse populations by demonstrating cultural competency in the delivery of therapy services.
- Promoted healthy relationship dynamics through the teaching of effective communication strategies and boundary-setting techniques.
- Developed and implemented creative interventions to engage couples and promote therapeutic progress.
- Educated clients and families on importance of mental health and self-care.
- Continuously expanded professional knowledge by attending workshops, conferences, and other training opportunities related to marriage and family therapy.
- Supported couples in navigating various life transitions such as parenthood, career changes, or retirement adjustments.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX12.2020
Skills
- Family Dynamics Understanding
- Empathy Development
- One-on-one counseling
- Grief counseling
- Identification and Treatment of Dissociation Identity Disorder
Affiliations
- American Association of Marriage and Family Therapist
- Texas Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Timeline
Marriage and Family Therapist
Contracted
06.2023 - Current
Marriage and Family Therapy Associate
Abiding Hope Institute Of Christian Counseling
04.2021 - 06.2023
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern
Abiding Hope Institute Of Christian Counseling
01.2019 - 04.2020
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Abilene Christian University