Diana Schaffer
The Villages,FL
Summary
Caring Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience providing a wide variety of individual, group and familial counseling techniques and interventions strategies. Proficient in preparing and maintaining detailed treatment records and reports. Strong background in treating clients with trauma, anxiety, adjustment, and depression issues.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Remote Licensed Professional Counselor
Cerebral
San Francisco, CA
02.2021 - Current
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Conducted assessments to determine progress and performance and report findings to relevant authorities.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Remote Licensed Professional Counselor
BetterHelp
990 Villa Street, Mountain View, California 94041
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Arranged and facilitated therapy sessions for individuals, couples, and families.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
- Assessed clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
Licensed Professional Counselor
Self-employed
08.2013 - 12.2017
- Ran individual therapy and family therapy sessions for children ages 4 to adult
- Scheduled appointments for clients to either come to office or attend sessions in their home environment
- Wrote treatment plans based on individuals needs and issues
- Submitted billing to various insurance companies for sessions
- Supervised therapeutic visits between parents and children
- Wrote reports for the Division of Family Services in Missouri relating the progress of children who were in foster care and were receiving counseling services through my office
- Wrote reports for Division of Family Services in Missouri relating the progress of adults who had lost their children to the state and were working toward reunification
- Ran individual therapy and submitted progress reports to the Jefferson County Juvenile Officers in charge of various juveniles who were referred to me to receive counseling services
- Testified in cases as called upon by both clients and courts in various cases.
Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor
Moving Mountains Counseling
Crystal City, MO
01.2011 - 06.2013
- Ran individual therapy and family therapy sessions for children ages 4 to adult
- Scheduled appointments for clients to either come to office or attend sessions in their home environment
- Wrote treatment plans based on individuals needs and issues
- Supervised therapeutic visits between parents and children
- Wrote reports for the Division of Family Services in Missouri relating the progress of children who were in foster care and were receiving counseling services through the office
- Wrote reports for Division of Family Services in Missouri relating the progress of adults who had lost their children to the state and were working toward reunification.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Arranged and facilitated therapy sessions for individuals, couples, and families.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
Elementary School Guidance Counselor
Ste. Genevieve School District
08.1997 - 06.2011
- Met with students on an individual basis to discuss issues ranging from social issues to parent incarceration
- Met with teachers regarding issues with students and how to improve the relationship between children
- Met with parents regarding issues with their children and gave suggestions on ways to improve their relationship and have positive experiences together
- Ran various groups to improve student social skills, homework skills, self-esteem issues, and anger issues
- Met monthly with each classroom and worked with them on various character education words and ways to apply them to our daily lives, career choices for their future, decision-making skills, social skills, and self-esteem.
- Used educational assessment strategies such as Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Student Study Teams (SST) to assist teachers with educational placement of students.
- Maintained confidential behavioral data, special education reports and services reports.
- Conducted group and individual counseling services to elementary students to meet developmental, preventive and remedial needs of students with learning disabilities.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
University of Missouri-St. Louis
St. Louis, MO12.1998
Skills
- Anxiety, Worry and Panic certification
- Trauma intervention certification
- Group and Individual Sessions
- Family Therapy
- Suicide Risk Assessments
- Indicators of Child Abuse
- Case Management Proficiency
- Certified By the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
- Anxiety Disorder Expertise
- Extensive DSM-IV Knowledge
- Skilled in Intake Interviewing
- Anger Management
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Expertise
Timeline
Remote Licensed Professional Counselor
Cerebral
02.2021 - Current
Remote Licensed Professional Counselor
BetterHelp
04.2020 - 01.2021
Licensed Professional Counselor
Self-employed
08.2013 - 12.2017
Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor
Moving Mountains Counseling
01.2011 - 06.2013
Elementary School Guidance Counselor
Ste. Genevieve School District
08.1997 - 06.2011
Master of Science - Counseling
University of Missouri-St. Louis