Cynthia Burchfield
Summary
Dedicated mental health professional and experienced military leader committed to guiding clients towards holistic wellness, including mental, physical, and academic well-being. Specializes in creating personalized strategies to empower clients to reach their full potential.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Company XO (Executive Officer)
Arkansas Army National Guard
06.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with senior officers to develop and implement training schedules and logistics.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities in managing personnel, equipment, and resources to complete missions successfully.
- Supervise and train a platoon of 40+ personnel, ensuring readiness and operational efficiency.
- Plan and execute missions, including disaster response and community support operations.
Fitness Coach/Head Trainer
Orangetheory Fitness
01.2020 - Current
- Supervised and mentored a team of fitness coaches, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous development.
- Delivered dynamic, results-driven group workouts based on Orangetheory's scientifically backed heart-rate training methodology.
- Foster leadership development and maintain high morale within the team.
School-Based Therapist
Access Family Care
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Provided therapeutic support to K-12 students with various diagnoses, including behavioral and emotional challenges.
- Managed a caseload of 50+ clients between 7 schools in 3 school districts.
- Created and executed tailored treatment plans, improving patient engagement by 30% over six months.
- Maintained detailed records of all therapeutic services provided according to agency policies and procedures.
- Engaged in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop strategies for working with challenging students.
Adjunct Professor of Psychology
College of the Ozarks
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Taught 'History and Systems of Psychology' using diverse teaching strategies and developed coursework aligned with departmental goals and fostered critical thinking in students.
- Advised and mentored students by providing guidance on academic issues and career development opportunities.
- Managed a variety of administrative tasks including scheduling exams, recording grades, and attendance tracking.
- Utilized various teaching methods such as problem-based learning, case studies, role playing, discussion groups, and simulations.
School-Based Specialist
Burrell Behavioral Health
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Monitored client progress and participated in developing individualized treatment plans.
- Assisted clients in accessing mental health services and developing daily living skills.
- Collaborated with community resources to support client wellness and rehabilitation.
Practicum Student/Intern
The Arc of the Ozarks' Cornerstone Psychological Services
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Observed sessions with clients presenting intellectual disabilities, mental health, and behavioral issues.
- Assisted in assessment scoring using ABAS-3, PIC-2, and other tools.
- Participated in case supervision and contributed to diagnostic assessments.
Office of Student Success
University of Central Arkansas
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Provided brief interventions (1-3 sessions) to students on academic probation or alert, helping them set and achieve academic, career, and personal goals.
- Assisted students in overcoming ambivalence, fostering self-awareness, and promoting behavioral change in a supportive, judgment-free space.
- Proficiency in Motivational Interviewing (MI) techniques and active helping skills.
- Multicultural competence and integration of strengths-based, person-centered, and cognitive-behavioral approaches.
Practicum Student/Intern
Arkansas Family Counseling
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Provided individual therapy for diverse client populations, integrating strengths-based and CBT approaches.
- Participated in case supervision and educational training.
- Referred clients to external services when appropriate.
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education (Applied Behavioral Analysis)
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2026
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
College of The Ozarks
Point Lookout, MO05.2017
Skills
- Therapeutic methods
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
- Record Keeping and Documentation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Client Advocacy
- Crisis intervention
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Motivational interviewing
- Clinical Assessment
Certification
- Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC), State of Missouri
- Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Athletics and Fitness Association of America
- BLS Certification, American Heart Association
- Registered Behavior Technician, Series v2
Timeline
School-Based Therapist
Access Family Care
07.2024 - 07.2025
Company XO (Executive Officer)
Arkansas Army National Guard
06.2020 - Current
Fitness Coach/Head Trainer
Orangetheory Fitness
01.2020 - Current
Adjunct Professor of Psychology
College of the Ozarks
01.2020 - 05.2020
School-Based Specialist
Burrell Behavioral Health
01.2020 - 03.2020
Practicum Student/Intern
The Arc of the Ozarks' Cornerstone Psychological Services
08.2019 - 12.2019
Office of Student Success
University of Central Arkansas
01.2019 - 05.2019
Practicum Student/Intern
Arkansas Family Counseling
08.2018 - 12.2018
Master of Arts - Special Education (Applied Behavioral Analysis)
Arizona State University
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
University of Central Arkansas
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
College of The Ozarks
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