DeShana Norris
Charlotte,NC
Summary
High-energy professional dedicated to providing compassionate and empathetic care for clients with mental and emotional difficulties. Experienced in building strong and supportive relationships with clients, staff, and management.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Counseling Internship
Carolina Center for Recovery
Charlotte, NC
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Conducted psychosocial evaluations for incoming rehabilitation clients
- Determined severity of addiction issues in clients
- Conducted group therapy sessions.
- Enhanced intern skills through targeted training sessions.
- Collaborated with clients to develop and review treatment goals and plans.
Counseling Internship
Panacea Mental Wellness PLLC
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with clients to develop and review treatment goals and plans.
- Conducted remote counseling through secure online environments
- Monitored client development
- Leveraged digital note-taking tools
- Counseled individuals including graduate students
- Participated in supervision sessions and professional development activities continually
- Fulfilled licensing requirements through practical and supervisory experience
- Collaborated with team members to create a comprehensive social media strategy.
- Led meditation sessions aiding survivors of suicide loss.
Counseling Practicum
C&C Betterworks
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with clients to develop and review treatment goals and plans.
- Conducted telehealth counseling sessions for individuals and groups.
- Documented advancements in client development.
- Integrated electronic record-keeping methods.
- Maintained detailed case notes and reports consistently.
- Fulfilled clinical supervision requirements as mandated by CAPREP.
- Assisted in the development of marketing materials, such as brochures, flyers, and promotional items.
Education
MS - Mental Health Counseling
Webster University
Columbia, SC10-2023
BA - Business Finance, Commercial Banking concentration
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC12.2000
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Active listening
- Empathy
- Communication
- Treatment planning
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Cultural competence
- Advocacy
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Documentation and record-keeping
- Ethical decision-making
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Knowledge of mental health disorders and treatments
- Group facilitation
- Conflict resolution
- Stress management
- Self-awareness and self-care
References
Available upon request.
Accomplishments
- Inducted into Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Academic & Professional Honor Society in May 2023.
- Passed NCE exam February 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Counseling Internship
Carolina Center for Recovery
03.2023 - 10.2023
Counseling Internship
Panacea Mental Wellness PLLC
01.2023 - 10.2023
Counseling Practicum
C&C Betterworks
08.2022 - 12.2022
MS - Mental Health Counseling
Webster University
BA - Business Finance, Commercial Banking concentration
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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