Cynthia Burman
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Candler,NC
Summary
Client-focused Life Coach and Mental Health therapist with 15 plus years of experience in community mental health, an educational environment, and as a clinical director of a therapeutic boarding school, and private practice. Seeking a part time interesting and challenging opportunity to assist others to grow personally and professionally
Proficient in preparing and maintaining detailed treatment records and reports. Strong background in treating clients with depression, trauma, anxiety, behavioral issues, mood disorder, and attachment issues.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
Private Practice
Candler, NC
01.2019 - Current
- Treatment planning
- Provided individual health counseling to adults in alignment with evidence-based practice and clinical models.
Clinical Director
Wolf Creek Academy
Mars Hill, NC
12.2018 - 08.2022
- Experience in use of different methodologies to assist clients with therapy including TF-CBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, Person Center
- Recruited individuals bringing talent, well-developed skills sets and passion for helping others, effectively building exceptionally gifted team of personnel.
- Improve policies and procedures through development, implementation, revision and evaluation of new protocols.
Clinical Supervisor
David Lawrence Center
Naples, FL
06.2011 - 12.2015
- Provided individual and group mental health counseling in alignment with evidence-based practice and clinical models
- Documented service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
- Organized clinical interventions and treatment plans for troubled teens and families
- Supervised individuals for licensure to cultivate growth, independence, professionalism, and to complete requirements as therapist
- Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support
Clinical Supervisor
Educational Day Treatment David Lawrence, Center DLC
Naples, FL
06.2013 - 05.2015
- Collaborated with Collier County Schools to create a program to assist children with a high level with mental health treatment ion location.
- Improve policies and procedures through development, implementation, revision and evaluation of new protocols.
- Evaluated clients, determined level care needs and managed implementation of treatment plan.
- Partnered with school personnel and management to create a hands on program which consisted of therapist, teachers and specialist.
Behavioral Health Assessment Writer
Comprehensive, Children, Advocacy Center
Naples, FL
05.2006 - 07.2012
Licensed Professional Counselor
David Lawrence Center
Naples, Florida
01.2005 - 09.2011
Clinician
David Lawrence Center
Naples, FL
2000 - 2015
- Experience assessing clients and families to develop case plans, family services, treatment recommendations and court decisions when appropriate
- Determined most appropriate treatment plan and implemented course of action.
- Educated patients on symptoms, root issues and appropriate treatment expectations.
- Used individualized instruction techniques to educate students on patient observation, assessment, decision-making and health teaching.
Education
IPEC Coaching Certification | Coaching -
Institute For Professional
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Cypress College Cypress Community College
Bachelor of Science - Child Development, Psychology
Lesley University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
California State University
Skills
- Trauma experienced
- Building rapport
- Discharge Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Clinical interventions
- EMDR trained
Accomplishments
Created and implemented parenting component of phase system. Created and collaborated educational program for collier county public schools. Supervised team of 18 staff members. Active licensure supervisor in Florida and North Carolina EMDR trained and TF CBT trained.
Additional Information
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FLA. Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, NC. Certified Life Coach, EMDR trained.
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
Private Practice
01.2019 - Current
Clinical Director
Wolf Creek Academy
12.2018 - 08.2022
Clinical Supervisor
Educational Day Treatment David Lawrence, Center DLC
06.2013 - 05.2015
Clinical Supervisor
David Lawrence Center
06.2011 - 12.2015
Behavioral Health Assessment Writer
Comprehensive, Children, Advocacy Center
05.2006 - 07.2012
Licensed Professional Counselor
David Lawrence Center
01.2005 - 09.2011
Clinician
David Lawrence Center
2000 - 2015
IPEC Coaching Certification | Coaching -
Institute For Professional
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Cypress College Cypress Community College
Bachelor of Science - Child Development, Psychology
Lesley University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
California State University
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