Erendira Mejia
Mental Health & Addictions Counselor - LPCC Candidate
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Mental health and addictions counselor (LPCC candidate) skilled in evidence-based treatment modalities and interventions. Dedicated to developing individualized treatment plans and fostering long-term recovery and resilience in clients. Known for reliability, adaptability, and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor
Wayside Recovery Center
2023.12 - 2026.03
- Maintained a caseload of 16 individual counseling clients per week, serving women in a 3.5 residential setting presenting with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders
- Completed brief diagnostic assessments & comprehensive assessments
- Completed crisis risk assessment using the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on client needs and goals
- Utilized a variety of evidence-based therapeutic interventions based on client's needs
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients
- Facilitated 9-11 groups weekly depending on weekend rotation.
- Facilitated Process Groups and various mental health groups (eg. DBT, Anger Management & Coping skills) weekly
- Coordinated discharge and aftercare planning for clients transitioning from residential to intensive outpatient care
- Maintained accurate documentation of clients' progress notes on a timely manner
Pre-licensed Psychotherapist
Fairview Health Services
2023.06 - 2023.12
- Maintained caseload of 20-25 individual therapy clients per week, serving adults and adolescents presenting with a variety of mental health or substance use disorders
- Completed standard diagnostic assessments and conducted lethality assessments using the C-SSRS
- Utilized evidence-based therapeutic techniques to enhance client coping strategies and resilience
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care and continuity of treatment
- Reassessed and adjusted treatment plans as needed
- Documented clinical notes accurately in Epic EHR, maintaining compliance with regulations
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology & Addiction Studies
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN08.2016
Skills
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) trained
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Exposure Therapy
- Gestalt Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Nature-Based Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Certification
LADC - Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, State of Minnesota, License #307748, Expires 08/2028
Timeline
Counselor
Wayside Recovery Center
2023.12 - 2026.03
Pre-licensed Psychotherapist
Fairview Health Services
2023.06 - 2023.12
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology & Addiction Studies
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Metropolitan State University