Dyonna Nelson
Fort Washington,MD
Summary
Mental health therapist with clinical certification who is skilled at motivating, communicating, and advocating for clients with mental health and emotional disorders. Multi-tasking and self-motivated leader who collaborates with fellow clinicians to aid in a healthier developmental growth for clients. A mental health professional specializing in serving clients suffering from Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
D.C. Scholars Public Charter School
, D.C.
08.2023 - Current
- Worked collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions to students in order to discuss academic, social and emotional issues.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop strategies for improving student performance in the classroom.
- Served as a liaison between schools, families, agencies and other stakeholders involved in providing appropriate supports for students.
Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor
Diversified Counseling Service (DCS)
Clinton , MD
03.2022 - Current
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers about diagnosis, treatment, and disease management, giving them the tools they needed to achieve and maintain their best mental and psychiatric health
- Charted and recorded information in client files
- Created comprehensive treatment plans that focused of accurate problem diagnosis and behavioral treatment
- Gained complete knowledge of relevant statutes, case laws, ethical codes, and regulations to adhere to best practice standards for the professional practice of counseling
- Anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills, and functional living skills were among the skills I taught clients.
Registered Behavior Technician
Children's Milestone
, Maryland
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Provide 1:1 ABA Therapy In-home and community based environments
- Implement treatment plans
- Collect data to monitor progress and provide treatment goals
Education
Mental Health Counseling, Master of Arts -
Bowie State University
01.2022
Psychology, Bachelor of Science -
Bowie State University
01.2020
ED.D - Community Care & Counseling: Marriage & Family Cou
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VASkills
- Excellent verbal communication
- Customer service
- Certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
- Superior communication skills
- Active listening
- Exceptional problem solver
- Licensed Counselor in Maryland
- Treatment planning
- Parenting skills educator
Certification
Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor
National Certified Counselor
Timeline
School Counselor
D.C. Scholars Public Charter School
08.2023 - Current
Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor
Diversified Counseling Service (DCS)
03.2022 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician
Children's Milestone
11.2021 - 10.2022
Mental Health Counseling, Master of Arts -
Bowie State University
Psychology, Bachelor of Science -
Bowie State University
ED.D - Community Care & Counseling: Marriage & Family Cou
Liberty University
Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor
National Certified Counselor
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