Ellie McCoy
Mount Gilead,OH
Summary
Compassionate Clinical Counselor with background in providing mental health services in various settings. Experience includes conducting assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and facilitating individual sessions. Strengths lie in active listening, empathy, and adapting therapeutic approaches to meet each client's unique needs. Impact made through aiding clients in achieving significant improvements in mental health and overall well-being.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Affinity Healthworks LLC
Galion
03.2022 - Current
- Conducted assessments to identify clients' mental health needs and treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate and confidential client records following legal guidelines.
- Participated in training programs to enhance counseling techniques and skills.
- Supported crisis intervention efforts in high-stress situations with clients.
- Actively listened to each client's story while demonstrating empathy and understanding throughout the therapeutic process.
- Counseled individuals from diverse backgrounds including those experiencing substance abuse issues, depression, anxiety disorders and grief.
- Researched new evidence-based therapies that could benefit clients during their treatment journey.
- Developed treatment plans in collaboration with clients and other professionals.
- Educated clients about available community resources to assist them in meeting their needs.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions and progress made towards goals.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to clinical counseling practices.
- Assessed safety risks for each client prior to providing counseling services.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients who were facing urgent mental health concerns.
- Provided individual, group and family therapy to clients with mental health issues.
- Encouraged clients to set realistic goals that could be achieved through counseling sessions.
- Created a safe environment that allowed clients to openly express their feelings without fear of judgment.
- Met with patients and provided diagnoses and consultations.
- Addressed issues through emotionally intelligent conversation and conflict resolution techniques.
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Family Life Counseling and Psychiatric Services
Galion, Ohio
04.2017 - 02.2022
- Provided counseling services to diverse clientele in community health settings.
- Conducted assessments to identify clients' mental health needs and treatment plans.
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions focusing on coping strategies.
- Participated in training programs to enhance counseling techniques and skills.
- Maintained accurate and confidential client records following legal guidelines.
- Actively listened to each client's story while demonstrating empathy and understanding throughout the therapeutic process.
- Counseled individuals from diverse backgrounds including those experiencing substance abuse issues, depression, anxiety disorders and grief.
- Researched new evidence-based therapies that could benefit clients during their treatment journey.
- Developed treatment plans in collaboration with clients and other professionals.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions and progress made towards goals.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to clinical counseling practices.
- Assessed safety risks for each client prior to providing counseling services.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients who were facing urgent mental health concerns.
- Encouraged clients to set realistic goals that could be achieved through counseling sessions.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN 06.2012 - 12.2017
Skills
- Client assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Treatment planning
- Group therapy facilitation
- Ethical documentation
- Behavioral health counseling
- Evidence-based practices
- Safety risk assessment
- Active listening
- Emotional intelligence
- Goal setting strategies
- Family therapy
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Anxiety reduction
- Depression treatment
- Self-harm intervention
- Suicide prevention
- Post-traumatic stress treatment
- Grief counseling
- Individual counseling
- Anxiety management
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Stress reduction technique
- EMDR
Timeline
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Affinity Healthworks LLC
03.2022 - Current
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Family Life Counseling and Psychiatric Services
04.2017 - 02.2022
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
06.2012 - 12.2017