Darcy Mason
Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Darcy is an experienced licensed practicing clinician who establishes an honest, engaging rapport with her clients. Utilizing modalities such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFT, Hypnosis, Reiki, allows Darcy to find the resources that fit each individual. Blending body and mind work with evidenced based techniques, Darcy has tools and skills to guide clients towards change and self-understanding. Using a Holistic, Spiritual approach, Darcy sees Adolescents through Adults
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Licensed Professionl Counselor
Red Oak Counseling, Ltd
Oak Creek, WI
04.2001 - Current
- Conducted 25-32 individual sessions a week and 1-2 weekly group sessions.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Counseled individuals, groups or families to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.
- Collected information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques and other assessment methods
- Completed 30/90 day chart reviews.
- Weekly peer consultation.
- Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services when needed.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Documented sessions with correct CPT code, to ensure compliance with relevant insurance regulations.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to sessions, improving efficiency and client efficiency in attaining goals.
- Kept abreast of new and developing information in mental health field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops.
- Helped patients to deal with realities of diagnoses and develop coping skills.
New Path Life Coaching
Self
West Allis, WI
2014 - 10.2019
- Helped clients build life management and coping skills to handle daily needs and specific stressors.
- Facilitated group sessions and learning discussions to further objectives.
- Encouraged clients to set and achieve reasonable goals on weekly basis.
- Connected clients with available resources to improve plan success.
- Documented behaviors, treatments and non-compliance issues.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Hypnosis, meditation.
Music Teacher
Todd Greene Music Studios
Burlington, WI
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
- Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate 40 students about fundamentals and history of music.
- Coached students to play various songs and jingles on keyboards, guitar, drums.
- Coordinated concerts, competitions, special events and music exams for 40 students.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Maintained student records and evaluated each pupil's musical growth, performance and musical understanding, using Excel.
- Taught students to identify different instruments from instrument's sound and shape.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
- Devised and executed challenging and advanced curricula to foster excellence among students.
Internal Communications Specialist
ATC American Transmission Company
Pewaukee, WI
01.2000 - 02.2012
- Selected publication pieces that most effectively represented company mission and objectives.
- Created, wrote and revised content for corporate and public programs and events.
- Sought feedback from employees of 500-person company through surveys, focus groups and one-on-one sessions. .
- Planned and executed effective internal communications and engagements campaigns to educate employees about company initiatives.
- Promoted company vision through announcements and communications, including internal and external sources.
- Developed and maintained internal website for executives, managers to use for information exchange.
- Maximized advertising efforts by developing content for media relations, corporate communications and social media posts.
- Worked closely with all product development departments to create and maintain marketing materials for public, recruiting presentations and client meetings.
- Tracked key metrics and developed spreadsheets and data models.
- Adapted marketing plans to specific audiences based on needs assessments.
- Coordinated with social media, public relations and other teams to execute product introductions.
- Developed campaigns and specific marketing strategies for open houses through out the state.
- Developed and Emceed Diggers Hotline Safety education meetings through out the state of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. More than 2,000 participants.
Education
Master of Science - Community Psychology
Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI 01.2015 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Communication -Adult EducationTrng
Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI 01.2000 - 05.2003
Skills
EMDR
Trauma recovery
Informed DBT
Mindful Meditation Instructor
Schema Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Integrated Hypnosis
Energy Psychology
Science of Mind practitioner
Certification
Certificate EMDR I
Timeline
Certificate EMDR I
08-2019
Certified Science of Mind Practitioner
06-2018
Certified Mindful Meditation instructor
09-2015
Master of Science - Community Psychology
Alverno College
01.2015 - 12.2019
Certified Hypnosis Consultant
05-2014
Music Teacher
Todd Greene Music Studios
08.2012 - 08.2014
Certified Reiki Master Teacher
11-2009
Licensed Professionl Counselor
Red Oak Counseling, Ltd
04.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Communication -Adult EducationTrng
Alverno College
01.2000 - 05.2003
Internal Communications Specialist
ATC American Transmission Company
01.2000 - 02.2012
New Path Life Coaching
Self
2014 - 10.2019