Edward P Melville
Tavares,USA
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Counselor with knack for quickly building rapport and trust with client. Teaches clients appropriate coping mechanisms. Experienced with both private and not-for-profit agency counseling services.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Practice Mental Health Counselor
Spring Lake Therapy, PLLC
Mount Dora, FL
08.2025 - Current
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to enhance client coping strategies and emotional wellness.
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for personal growth.
- Monitored client progress, adjusting treatment approaches based on ongoing evaluations and feedback.
Private Practice Mental Health Counselor
Spring Lake Therapy
Orlando, FL
10.2023 - 07.2025
- Facilitated individual and couples psychotherapy sessions
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic techniques, improving client engagement and treatment outcomes.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to maintain accurate client documentation and track progress efficiently.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Orlando Counseling Services
Orlando, FL
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Developed a private practice caseload, providing individual, family, and couples therapy.
- Administered therapeutic interventions such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, solutions-focused therapy, and trauma-focused counseling.
- Helped clients build their coping mechanisms to better handle the daily challenges of life.
Program Services Manager
LifeStream Behavioral Center
Leesburg, FL
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Performed duties as MA Therapist (2/22/21 to 4/9/21), Licensed Clinical Supervisor (4/9/21 to 6/17/21), and Program Services Manager (6/17/21 to present).
- Supervised all employees on Lake/Sumter MRT and the licensed clinical supervisor for the Citrus MRT.
- Responded to multiple mental health crisis calls, providing de-escalation, crisis intervention, and, when necessary, completed Baker Acts. Provide individual therapy services for clients to include children and adults.
- Managed and participated in on-call rotation, including triage of crisis calls and dispatch of clinical staff, as well as direct service provision and supervisory duties.
Substance Abuse Counselor
SMA Healthcare
DeLand, FL
09.2016 - 02.2021
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction as well clients with co-occurring mental health problems.
- Maintained clinical documentation to include the following: intakes; biopsychosocial assessments; treatment plans; reviews; progress notes; aftercare plans; discharge summaries.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to include didactic 4 phase curriculum, MRT, and process groups.
- Utilized evidenced-based counseling theories and techniques to include CBT, motivational interviewing, and Living in Balance.
- Communicated and collaborated with referral sources to include Drug Court, CTDP, probation officers, and judges.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05-2011
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Asbury Theological Seminary
Orlando, FL05-2014
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Crisis Intervention
- Group Counseling
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
Timeline
Private Practice Mental Health Counselor
Spring Lake Therapy, PLLC
08.2025 - Current
Private Practice Mental Health Counselor
Spring Lake Therapy
10.2023 - 07.2025
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Orlando Counseling Services
10.2021 - 09.2023
Program Services Manager
LifeStream Behavioral Center
02.2021 - 07.2021
Substance Abuse Counselor
SMA Healthcare
09.2016 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Central Florida
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Asbury Theological Seminary