Dorcas Dixon
Fort Walton Beach,FL
Summary
Empathetic therapist with strong skills in individual therapy and group facilitation. Experienced in utilizing therapeutic techniques to empower clients and promote recovery through effective coping strategies. Adept at getting to the root of problems and helping patients develop effective coping skills for different life situations, triggers and traumas. Well-versed in collaborating with teams of practitioners to positively impact patient lives with a comprehensive approach.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist
Twelve Oaks Recovery Center
Navarre, Florida
05.2025 - Current
- Conducted individual one-on-one therapy sessions with clients in recovery weekly.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups and led discussions in positive psychology, CBT, mindfulness, anger management, and seeking safety.
- Assisted clients in developing coping skills to better manage symptoms of mental illness or emotional distress.
- Assisted in developing personalized treatment plans for clients.
- Developed treatment plans, monitored client progress weekly and adjusted treatment plans as needed.
- Utilized therapeutic techniques to address clients struggling with exiting the facility ATA's.
- Participated in weekly treatment team meetings with clinical staff and Medical Director to ensure appropriate level of treatment care.
- Conducted family sessions with clients.
- Conducted crisis intervention with clients.
- Made recommendations for discharge planning.
Therapist Intern
Twelve Oaks Recovery Center
Navarre, Florida
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Educated clients on coping strategies and wellness techniques for recovery.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy.
- Assisted in facilitating group psychotherapy sessions focusing on various issues such as trauma or substance abuse.
- Utilized empathy and active listening to build relationships with clients.
Store Manager
Cox Communications
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
06.1998 - 12.2024
- Fostered a positive work environment through effective team communication.
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing and developing top talent.
- Exceeded team goals and resolved issues by sharing and implementing customer service initiatives.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Troy University
Troy, Alabama, AL05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Troy University
Troy, Alabama, AL05-2022
Skills
- Individual therapy
- Crisis intervention
- Evidence-based interventions
- Mental health counseling
- Client relationship management
- Group facilitation
- Group therapy facilitation
- One-on-one sessions
- Problem solving
- Progress assessment
- DBT techniques
- Multicultural competence
- CBT techniques
- Time Management
- Building rapport
- Mindfulness techniques
Certification
- Gottman Level I Certification
- Seeking Safety Certification
- CPI
- CPR
Timeline
Therapist
Twelve Oaks Recovery Center
05.2025 - Current
Therapist Intern
Twelve Oaks Recovery Center
01.2024 - 05.2025
Store Manager
Cox Communications
06.1998 - 12.2024
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Troy University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Troy University