Denice Fish

• Conducted initial assessments of clients to diagnose mental health disorders and develop treatment plans.
• Provided individual counseling sessions to address client mental health needs.
• Developed tailored treatment plans for diverse client backgrounds and challenges.
• Conducted assessments to evaluate client progress and adjust treatment approaches.
• Implemented coping strategies to help clients manage stress and anxiety effectively.
• Monitored client safety by assessing risk factors associated with suicide or self-harm behaviors.
• Assisted in crisis intervention to provide immediate support for clients in distress.
• Educated clients on mental health resources and community support services available.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to create holistic care plans.
• Provided counseling for relapse prevention, social issues and mental health problems.
• Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
• Assisted clients with identifying feelings and behaviors by asking open-ended questions.
• Conferred with clients to discuss treatment options and therapy goals.
• Referred clients to external resources for additional support.
• Offered referrals to community resources that could assist clients in meeting their needs.
• Maintained confidential client records in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Attended continuing education courses related to current trends in the field of mental health counseling.
• Acquired in-depth knowledge of relevant statutes and regulations. of relevant statutes, case laws, ethical codes and regulations to adhere to best practice standards for professional practice.
• Collected information about clients through interviews, observation, or tests.

Provided treatment to individuals for 30 years in a private practice, addressing military culture and combat trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, addiction recovery, anger, and stress management. I have a doctorate in Counseling Psychology, licensed through TN Health Board, LPC/MHSP. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) clinician for 29 years. I help people who are diagnosed with PTSD, anxiety, and depression using EMDR

and Cog/Beh.

Anger Management

Bipolar Disorder

Taught clients coping skills to manage stress and emotions.

Supported individuals facing the challenges of divorce.

Counseled clients on relationship issues to improve communication.

Supported clients in building self-esteem through targeted interventions, leading to increased confidence and resilience.

Provided counseling for survivors of sexual abuse to promote recovery.

Assessed and managed clients experiencing suicidal ideation for safety.

Implemented therapeutic strategies for clients suffering from trauma and PTSD.

Offered tailored counseling services to veterans experiencing mental health issues.