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Dawn Browning

Dawn Browning

Braselton,GA

Summary

I am passionate about counseling people and helping them renew their minds and spiritual formation. I specialize in the areas of grief, depression, and anxiety, as well as marital issues, families, adolescents, and teens. Over the last six years, I have worked with numerous clients, helping them overcome their obstacles in mental health, focusing on delivering the highest quality of care and building relationships with those whom God sends to me by offering them a better understanding of God’s truth for their lives. My background includes Pastoral Counseling, Christian Counseling, and Mental Health coaching. I bring with me strong communication and conflict resolution skills,

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Christian Counselor and Mental Health Coach

Abundant Life Institute
01.2022 - Current
  • My specialties involve helping others with anxiety and depression recovery and building self-esteem. I am also certified in Premarital and Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, and counseling teens. Furthermore, I am certified in suicide prevention.
  • I work with Simple Practice for treatment plans and Soap Notes for all clients.
  • Promoted self-care among clients by teaching stress management techniques rooted in Christian faith practices.
  • Enhanced client well-being by providing compassionate and insightful Christian counseling sessions.
  • Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices within Christian counseling.
  • Established trusting relationships with clients, facilitating open communication and promoting lasting change.
  • Established strong rapport with clients, fostering trusting and supportive coaching relationships.
  • Utilized active listening skills to identify underlying client needs and develop targeted strategies accordingly.
  • Maintained detailed records of client interactions and progress towards goals, enabling accurate assessment of coaching effectiveness.
  • Developed treatment plans to help clients build self-confidence and resilience.
  • Guided clients in practical therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and other relevant techniques.

Pastoral Counselor

New Beginnings Counseling Center
01.2021 - 01.2025

Workedas a Pastoral Counselor and Coach

  • Areas of focus include anxiety and depression, premarital counseling with couples, marriage counseling, and working with teens
  • I also work with individuals who needed coaching

Leisure Travel Agent

American Express Platinum and Centurion Travel
01.2004 - 01.2019
  • Worked in the Platinum and Centurion Department where I sold leisure vacations to the premium cardholders including cruises and tours

Travel Consultant

American Express Travel Related Services, INC
12.1987 - 08.1997
  • Analyzed and handled budgets for major companies travel programs who worked with American Express
  • Consulted, purchased, and contracted with airlines, hotels, and transfer companies for best negotiations
  • Appointed liaisons between American Express Sales Department and company planners
  • Created and instructed a training course for new planners..
  • Traveled with groups onsite assistance
  • Aquired new business for American Express
  • In charge of accurate delivery of products sold
  • Maintained records and excel charts for future business and recources

Education

High school diploma - High School Graduate

Central Gwinnett High School
Lawrenceville, GA
06.1985

General College Studies - General Studies

Gainsville College
Gainsville, GA
06.1987

Hospitality and Travel Degree - Travel

Advanced Career Travel School
Atlanta, GA

Biblical Studies Program - Biblical Knowledge

Indiana Wesleyan University
09.2016

Advanced Exchanged Life Training - Pastoral Counseling

Advanced Exchanged Life at Healing Grace Ministries Network 220
06.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Christian Counseling And Chaplaincy

Aidan University
Online
06-2023

Skills

  • Licensed Minister
  • Licensed Chaplain
  • Certified Mental Health Coach through AACC
  • Bachelor's Degree in Christian Counseling
  • Critical thinking
  • Conflict resolution
  • Flexible & Adaptable
  • Written Communication
  • Analytical Skills
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Willingness to learn
  • Strong work ethic

Certification

September 2021 Suicide Awareness Certification

Certified Chaplain through American Chaplains Association

Affiliations

  • AACC Presidential Member
  • GCCA
  • American Chaplains Association
  • Business Chaplain https://businesschaplains.net/

Timeline

Christian Counselor and Mental Health Coach

Abundant Life Institute
01.2022 - Current

Pastoral Counselor

New Beginnings Counseling Center
01.2021 - 01.2025

Leisure Travel Agent

American Express Platinum and Centurion Travel
01.2004 - 01.2019

Travel Consultant

American Express Travel Related Services, INC
12.1987 - 08.1997

General College Studies - General Studies

Gainsville College

Hospitality and Travel Degree - Travel

Advanced Career Travel School

Biblical Studies Program - Biblical Knowledge

Indiana Wesleyan University

Advanced Exchanged Life Training - Pastoral Counseling

Advanced Exchanged Life at Healing Grace Ministries Network 220

High school diploma - High School Graduate

Central Gwinnett High School

Bachelor of Arts - Christian Counseling And Chaplaincy

Aidan University
Dawn Browning