Adept at getting to the root of problems and helping students develop effective coping skills for different life situations, triggers and traumas. Work with students to help them prepare for their future. Well-versed in collaborating with teachers, administrators and parents to positively impact students lives with a comprehensive approach. Dedicated clinical therapy professional focused on improving patient wellbeing through compassionate and knowledgeable support. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities with a dedicated and detail-oriented mentality. Licensed in [State Name].
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist
Ellie Mental Health
Glastonbury, CT
07.2024 - Current
Provided psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families.
Conducted initial assessments of clients to determine presenting issues and develop treatment plans.
Created documentation including assessment notes, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and referrals.
Maintained accurate records of clinical activity in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Developed individualized therapeutic interventions based on diagnosis and best practices in the field of mental health counseling.
Therapist
Emily’s Counseling
Oakdale, CT
03.2021 - 01.2024
Meet with up to 3 clients bi-weekly to provide in-depth counseling for grief, depression, stress management, trauma, anxiety issues and relationship/family issues and create plans for coping.
Use Person-Centered therapies, resulting in positive outcomes.
Assess risk and apply abilities in techniques like active listening and collaborative problem-solving to make positive impact.
School Counselor
Plainfield Public Schools
Central Village, CT
08.2008 - Current
Work collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students.
Follow-up with outside mental health service providers to coordinate in-school support.
Monitor students academic progress, mental health and sociability through ongoing individual assessments.
Promote parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students educational goals.
Offer counseling services to all students on caseload
Follow CT standards in creating and administering the school counseling program.
AP and Early College Experience coordinator and liaison
Participate actively in parent-teacher conferences, 504 meetings and IEP conferences, advocating for students.
Guide students concerning academic goals, occupation preferences and college requirements.
Support students, individually and in groups with developing academic, career and social skills.
Monitor academic performance, behavior and attendance for 100 students.
Meet with students to address areas of concern, including attendance, grades and credits.
Counsel parents, guardians and educators to assist students with educational, career and life planning.
Develop written plan for effective delivery of school counseling program based on developmental counseling model for CT schools, current school achievement plan and individual school data.
Evaluate transcripts to make certain students were on track toward high school graduation and college admission.
Collaborate closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate student care services.
Provide counseling for relapse prevention, social issues and mental health problems.
Refer students to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
Work with parents and teachers to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques at home and school.
Therapist
Family Counseling Center
Plainfield, CT
02.2019 - 02.2021
Met with up to 4 clients weekly with presenting problems such as mood disorders.
Documented client information, service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
Tracked incoming client information, intervention plans and patient responses to treatment.
Performed therapy sessions with well-coordinated and safety-oriented approach.
Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control and coping skills.
Education
Masters of Education - Counselor Education
The Citadel
Charleston, SC
12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
05.2002
Some College (No Degree) - Graduate (Non-Degree) Counseling
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
Skills
One-on-one support for academic and social/emotional issues
Progress evaluations
Organization
Problem resolution
Cultural competency
Confidential services
Suicide prevention
Mental health assessments
Crisis intervention strategies
Therapy and counseling
Listening actively
Time management
Rational problem solving
Compassionate
Certification
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) No. 003806
Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) No. 219421
Timeline
Therapist
Ellie Mental Health
07.2024 - Current
Therapist
Emily’s Counseling
03.2021 - 01.2024
Therapist
Family Counseling Center
02.2019 - 02.2021
School Counselor
Plainfield Public Schools
08.2008 - Current
Masters of Education - Counselor Education
The Citadel
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
College of Charleston
Some College (No Degree) - Graduate (Non-Degree) Counseling