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Dr. Shaneika R. Smith, LPC-MHSP

Summary

Seeking the best opportunity to coordinate counseling services, support counselors in therapeutic development, and provide therapy services to youth and adults.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Co-Executive Director

The Braid Foundation
09.2021 - Current
  • Company Overview: The Braid Foundation serves to amplify mental health awareness, access, and advocacy in the MidSouth.
  • Co-Executive Director of a non-profit organization in the MidSouth that serves to amplify mental health awareness and increase equitable access to mental health
  • Directed the development of innovative programs addressing community needs, resulting in increased engagement from participants.
  • Established partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders to enhance program reach and impact.
  • Spearheaded fundraising initiatives to secure necessary resources for program operations and future expansion.
  • Promoted transparency by maintaining clear lines of communication with board members, funders, partners, and staff regarding organizational activities and financial status.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to inform program development, resource allocation, and organizational direction.
  • Assisted in recruitment, orientation and ongoing management.
  • Served as the public-facing representative for the organization, building relationships with key stakeholders and advocating for the needs of constituents served by our programs.

Co-Founder, Therapist, & Consultant

Sweetgrass Counseling & Consultation
05.2020 - Current
  • Company Overview: Sweetgrass Counseling & Consultation provides individual, couple's, family, and group counseling.
  • Provides therapy, educational consultation, professional development, and general business consultation for individuals, groups, businesses and agencies.
  • Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
  • Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
  • Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
  • Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.
  • Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
  • Increased staff efficiency by providing ongoing training and supervision in counseling best practices.
  • Ensured compliance with ethical standards by regularly reviewing case documentation and providing feedback to counselors.
  • Streamlined communication between team members by conducting regular meetings to discuss cases, challenges, and successes.
  • Provided activity reports, file review, and employee oversight for counseling program activities.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and research findings by attending conferences and workshops regularly.
  • Monitored employee conduct, addressing violations and administering disciplinary action.
  • Built strong relationships with community partners, facilitating referrals and resource sharing for clients in need.
  • Mentored new counselors through the onboarding process, helping them acclimate to their roles quickly and effectively.

Co-Founder

4 Geechie Girls, LLC
08.2020 - 07.2023
  • Company Overview: clothing apparel and accessory brand that promotes the feminine awareness of Gullah Geechee culture across generations
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
  • Developed marketing materials and campaigns to boost brand awareness and customer engagement.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Streamlined operational processes for improved efficiency and cost reduction.
  • Networked with other businesses and customers to increase sales opportunities and contacts.

Adjunct Professor

University of Memphis
08.2020 - 05.2022
  • Supervises Master's level mental health counseling student during their practicum experience
  • Meets whole group and individually to support counselor development
  • Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
  • Taught Practicum courses, providing instruction to up to 15 Master's Level students.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by employing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources.

Scholar & School Counseling Coordinator

Gestalt Community Schools
10.2016 - 09.2020
  • The Scholar & School Counseling Coordinator (SSCC) is responsible for coordinating counseling programming and coaching for K-12 counselors
  • The SSCC is the network coordinator for Multi-Disciplinary team meetings, Scholar Support Team meetings, serves as the network 504 chair, provides consistent coaching to all counselors, and reviews program data monitor progress and/or service gaps
  • The SSCC will works closely with the School Counselors, Dean of Scholars, as well as other support staff through supervision, consultation, and the coordination of social programs

Therapist (Internship)

Gestalt Community Schools
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Provided individual counseling to the district's special education students
  • Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
  • Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
  • Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.

Therapist (Internship)

Compass Intervention Center
05.2017 - 06.2017
  • Provided initial assessment, individual therapy, and group therapy to youth in residential and partial treatment
  • Provided family counseling to support client treatment goals
  • Therapist was responsible for treatment planning and session notes

School Counselor

Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School
07.2012 - 10.2016
  • The School counselor is responsible for school scheduling; Provides direct support service to individual students and small groups; Facilitates Classroom Guidance; Facilitates Peer Mediations; Trains Peer Tutors; Completes assessments, referrals, and counseling with students and families; Oversees the Student Support Team Process; Serves as the Chair Person of 504s; Serves as the chapter advisor for the National Junior Honor Society and Bridge Builders; Facilitates the DUKE TIP scholar program; Manages the school's EIS system; Completes home visits and assessments; Supports family outreach programs and community partnerships; The school counselor serves as a member of the family support team and other school based teams; Completes written reports as needed or as requested by Principal; Conducts professional development workshops; Make oral presentations of assessments, diagnostics, home visits, and observations; Other duties as assigned

Therapist (Internship)

Alliance Healthcare Services
01.2016 - 05.2016
  • Provided initial crisis assessment, outpatient individual therapy to adults in crisis
  • Responded to crisis calls and recommendations for treatment

Crisis Counselor & Case Manager

Tennessee Recovery Project (sponsored by FEMA)
09.2010 - 08.2012
  • Company Overview: In the position of Crisis Counselor psychological first aid is administered to individuals and families that survive natural disasters
  • Other responsibilities included: facilitating group counseling, providing individual counseling, and providing public education
  • The current role as Lead Counselor involves supervising ten crisis counselors, conducting staff meetings, generating reports, analyzing data and coordinating events
  • In the position of Crisis Counselor psychological first aid is administered to individuals and families that survive natural disasters

School Counselor, Internship Student

Houston High School (Shelby County Schools)
09.2010 - 12.2010
  • Responsible for completing 300 hours in the area of School Counseling at the secondary level
  • Indirect (180 hours) contact included observation of the school counselor in practice, research, event/counseling preparation, and schedule changes
  • Direct (120 hours) contact included parent/teacher conferences, 504/IEP meetings, college visit assistance, individual counseling, and testing

School Counselor, Internship Student

Appling Middle School (Shelby County Schools)
09.2010 - 11.2010
  • Responsible for completing 300 hours in the area of School Counseling at the secondary level
  • Indirect (180 hours) contact included observation of the school counselor in practice, research, and event/counseling preparation
  • Direct (120 hours) contact included teacher/counselor/principal consults, classroom guidance, RTI monitoring, and individual counseling

Records Technician

LeMoyne-Owen College
01.2008 - 08.2010
  • Provides customer service and clerical support for the Office of Student Records (Registrar's Office)
  • Duties include data entry, maintaining a multi-line phone system, corresponding will customers and staff via fax/mail/email, creating spreadsheets, providing education verifications, and transcripts

School Counselor, Practicum Student

Downtown Elementary School (Memphis City Schools)
01.2010 - 04.2010
  • Responsible for completing 150 hours in the area of School Counseling at the primary level
  • Indirect (90 hours) contact included observation of the school counselor in practice, research, event/counseling preparation, and data entry
  • Direct (60 hours) contact included parent/teacher conferences, S-Team meetings, individual counseling, group counseling, and testing

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - Counselor Education & Supervision

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
05.2020

Master of Science - School Counseling (K-12)

University of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee
12.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Experimental Psychology

University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina
12.2005

Skills

  • Coaching
  • Development
  • Planning
  • Leadership
  • Nonprofit governance
  • Visionary leadership
  • Crisis management
  • Board relations
  • Public speaking
  • Innovation and creativity
  • Communication
  • Writing
  • Data compilation
  • Action planning
  • Counseling techniques
  • Relationship management

Activities And Awards

  • Who's Who: High School Students, 2002
  • Who's Who: College Students, 2003
  • Member, Psi Chi Honor Society, 2003
  • Member, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2003
  • Member, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, 2009
  • Member, Golden Key International Honour Society, 2009
  • Member, Pinnacle Honor Society, 2010
  • School Counseling Representative, Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society, 2010

Presentations

  • 'Black Clients Matter', West Tennessee Counselors Association Annual Conference, Memphis, TN, 07/18
  • 'Black Clients Matter', Tennessee Counselors Association Annual Conference, Nashville, TN, 11/18
  • 'What's the Strategy: Therapeutically Addressing Traumatized Youth in Schools', 36th Annual F.E. Woodall Spring Conference for the Helping Professions, Cleveland, MS, 04/17

Certification

Licensed Professional Counselor- Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP)- Tennessee

Timeline

Co-Executive Director

The Braid Foundation
09.2021 - Current

Co-Founder

4 Geechie Girls, LLC
08.2020 - 07.2023

Adjunct Professor

University of Memphis
08.2020 - 05.2022

Co-Founder, Therapist, & Consultant

Sweetgrass Counseling & Consultation
05.2020 - Current

Therapist (Internship)

Gestalt Community Schools
01.2018 - 05.2018

Therapist (Internship)

Compass Intervention Center
05.2017 - 06.2017

Scholar & School Counseling Coordinator

Gestalt Community Schools
10.2016 - 09.2020

Therapist (Internship)

Alliance Healthcare Services
01.2016 - 05.2016

School Counselor

Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School
07.2012 - 10.2016

Crisis Counselor & Case Manager

Tennessee Recovery Project (sponsored by FEMA)
09.2010 - 08.2012

School Counselor, Internship Student

Houston High School (Shelby County Schools)
09.2010 - 12.2010

School Counselor, Internship Student

Appling Middle School (Shelby County Schools)
09.2010 - 11.2010

School Counselor, Practicum Student

Downtown Elementary School (Memphis City Schools)
01.2010 - 04.2010

Records Technician

LeMoyne-Owen College
01.2008 - 08.2010

Master of Science - School Counseling (K-12)

University of Memphis

Bachelor of Arts - Experimental Psychology

University of South Carolina

Doctor of Philosophy - Counselor Education & Supervision

University of Memphis

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