Destiny Murray
Skillman
Summary
Marriage and Family Therapist with 4+ years of experience working with a diverse client base, proven track record of crisis management, and counseling services. Experience working in environments of group private practice, partial hospitalization, and inpatient hospitalization programs. Compassionate therapist with strong interpersonal skills providing individual, family, and couple's counseling using systemic approaches, DBT, CBT, and Sand Tray therapy interventions. Demonstrates commitment towards building meaningful relationships with clients and developing rapport using collaborative methods.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Marriage and Family Therapist
Olive Branch Therapy Group
East Brunswick, NJ
04.2023 - Current
- Delivered counseling services to a minimum of 25 client's consisting of families, individuals, and/or couples dealing with relational issues.
- Assisted individuals and family members with implementing techniques and strategies for resolving their problems.
- Addressed clients' family relationship concerns through development of individualized therapy plans.
- Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
Clinician
High Focus Centers
Cranford, NJ
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Provided patients with psychoeducation regarding diagnosis, symptoms, and reviewed treatment expectations.
- Established appropriate course of treatment and implemented interventions.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Completed assessment, admission and insurance paperwork and data entry for clients to start treatment promptly.
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
Family Crisis Intervention Unit
Somerville, NJ
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
- Delivered counseling services to families and couples dealing with familial issues.
- Collaborated with other mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
- Performed individual and group psychotherapy and conducted teletherapy sessions to help clients pinpoint emotions underlying personal and relational conflicts.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Kean University
Union, NJ05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Kean University
Union, NJ05.2020
Skills
- Family dynamics
- Active listening
- Couples counseling
- Child and adolescent therapy
- Stress management techniques
- Crisis intervention
- Multicultural competence
Certification
- Navigating Boundaries, Countertransference, and Self-Disclosure: Ethical Challenges in Clinical Practice
- Understanding Attachment in Families
- Cultural Competency And Diversity
- Ethics and Boundary Issues
- Bridging Cultures: Supporting Transracial Adoptees and Their Families
- 2025 Play Therapy Conference: Bridging a Transformative Pathway from Trauma to Healing Children & Families
License
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Timeline
Marriage and Family Therapist
Olive Branch Therapy Group
04.2023 - Current
Clinician
High Focus Centers
06.2022 - 04.2023
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
Family Crisis Intervention Unit
09.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Kean University
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Kean University