Elizabeth Shelton
Psychotherapist
Elkins,WV
Summary
Compassionate counselor with experience across diverse settings, including schools and community health organizations. Skilled in developing tailored counseling strategies that address individual needs, fostering emotional growth and resilience. Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with clients from varied backgrounds, leading to significant improvements in mental well-being and life satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor/ addiction and Recovery Therapist
Community Care West Virginia: Connections
Buckhannon, US
12.2022 - Current
- Team Member of a dynamic medical providers, PRSS, Case Managers, and support personnel
- Facilitate group therapy three times per week utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities
- Perform Individual psychotherapy for MAT and other clients with a variety of mental disorders
- Assist interdisciplinary team in crafting individualized treatment plans for each client/patient
Provisionally Licensed Counsellor I Licensed Professional Counselor
St. George Medical Clinic
Parsons, US
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Provide behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of mental disorders as well as those who are experiencing a major change in their lives.
- Successfully launched a MAT program and have been the primary therapist for addiction and recovery clients in and out the program.
- Execute Individual, family, and group therapy
- Counsel children and teens in the Elementary, Middle, and High school in Tucker County
- Conduct intakes, perform assessments then make a diagnostic decision taking all factors into consideration
Provisionally Licensed Counsellor
Appalachian Community Health Center
Elkins, US
07.2018 - 12.2020
- Provided counseling primarily to substance-abusing and recovering populations.
- Coordinator Of ACHC medication-assisted treatment team with the support of the COAT Program.
- Group and individual counseling provider for MAT Clients
- Performed intakes and case management services to those enrolled in the MAT program.
- Expanded the ACHC MAT program from 12 active clients to 30 in three groups
Service Coordinator
Appalachian Community Health Center
Elkins, US
09.2016 - 07.2018
- Provided Case Management services for those with substance use disorders
- Completed assessments annually for a caseload of over 180 clients.
- Assessed clients for needs and make referrals for services within the agency and community.
- Accompanied clients to their medication management appointments and serve as an advocate and liaison for their psychiatric needs
- Complete individualized treatment plans for clients receiving coordinated care services
- Attend interdisciplinary team meetings for treatment planning.
- Member of the ACHC Crisis Team (FEMA Certification)
- Provide supportive counseling
- Provided weekly SBIRT screening for adolescents involved in the Randolph County Drug Court program and for ACHC clients admitted to Davis Medical Center for Substance related crises as needed.
Education
MA - Professional Counseling
Liberty University
BS - Psychology/ Addictions and Recovery
Liberty University
Associate Degree - General Studies
Mountwest Community and Technical College
Skills
- Individual and group therapy based on a variety of evidence-based modalities
- Compassionate, empathetic, and positive
- Strong communication skills
- EMDR (Basic skills)
- Crisis management
- Anxiety management
- Depression treatment
- Substance abuse
- Life transitions
- Career guidance
- Anger management
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor/ addiction and Recovery Therapist
Community Care West Virginia: Connections
12.2022 - Current
Provisionally Licensed Counsellor I Licensed Professional Counselor
St. George Medical Clinic
01.2021 - 12.2021
Provisionally Licensed Counsellor
Appalachian Community Health Center
07.2018 - 12.2020
Service Coordinator
Appalachian Community Health Center
09.2016 - 07.2018
MA - Professional Counseling
Liberty University
BS - Psychology/ Addictions and Recovery
Liberty University
Associate Degree - General Studies
Mountwest Community and Technical College