Donna Thompson
Brentwood,TN
Summary
Client-centered professional with experience in identifying potential disorders in clients and developing successful treatment plans and therapeutic processes. Accommodating and warm individual possessing strong observational skills and in-depth understanding of multiple therapeutic modalities including EMDR, CBT, IFS, Somatic Therapy and Grief and Loss, and Group Therapy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Group Therapy Experience: Bridges Domestic Violence Group Therapist during Internship, led two grief and loss groups and one grief and loss intensive during time as contract therapist.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Contract Therapist
Refuge Center For Counseling
08.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient progress by implementing personalized therapy plans tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care for optimal treatment outcomes.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accurate and timely completion of all necessary paperwork.
- Established rapport with clients, fostering trust and promoting open communication during therapy sessions.
- Continuously assessed patient progress, adjusting therapeutic approaches as needed to maximize effectiveness.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices through continued education and professional development opportunities.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for clients facing similar challenges, encouraging peer support and shared learning experiences.
- Counseled individuals, groups or families to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.
- Collected information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques and other assessment methods.
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
- Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN08.2022
Skills
- Family Therapy
- Individual Counseling
- Motivational Interviewing
- Group Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Suicide Prevention
- Marriage and Couples Counseling
- Grief and Loss Counseling
- Anxiety and Depression Treatment
- Group Counseling
- Trained in EMDR
Affiliations
- Served on board for Best Buddies from 2017-2019: fundraising, event planning, and program development to increase community involvement
- Volunteer experience: Meals on Wheels, Habitat for Humanity, Ronald McDonald House, teachers assistant, and Best Buddies
Timeline
Contract Therapist
Refuge Center For Counseling
08.2022 - Current
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health
Trevecca Nazarene University
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