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Esther Kungwa

Portland,OR

Summary

A strong passion for serving God and people. Special attention in Counseling (helping relationships) for trauma healing and stress management for people's change, healing, and restoration. One year of professional experience in Administration and Discipleship of students at the chaplaincy of the Christian Bilingual University of Congo (UCBC). Furthermore, six months of practicum and one year of internship in Counseling.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Internship Student Counselor

Union Gospel Mission Of Portland
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • Offered counseling services to both residents and non-resident clients over telehealth
  • Worked with clients in individual counseling and groups
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors, faculty, peers, and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
  • Organized and maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
  • Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings
  • Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
  • Considered referral system of service providers to assist clients in attaining services.

Practicum Student Counselor

A New Day Counseling Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Offered counseling services to clients in person and over telehealth
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors, faculty, peers, and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
  • Organized and maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
  • Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings
  • Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.

Secretary and Chaplain in Charge of Chapel Service

Christian Bilingual University Of Congo (UCBC)
09.2019 - 11.2020

Assume administrative tasks, plan meetings and expenses involved, produce reports, and ensure follow-up of days of reflection and chapel services (every Monday and Friday for staff members and students), with discipleship activities according to the chaplaincy program.

Education

Master of Arts - Counseling

Western Seminary
Portland, OR
08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Counseling

Christian Bilingual University of Congo (UCBC)
Democratic Republic Of Congo
08.2019

Skills

  • Schedule Management
  • Confidentiality and Data Protection
  • Document and File Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Experienced in using telehealth
  • Basic/Introductory understanding of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

Languages

Swahili
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Lingala
Limited Working

Timeline

Internship Student Counselor

Union Gospel Mission Of Portland
05.2022 - 08.2023

Practicum Student Counselor

A New Day Counseling Center
01.2022 - 04.2022

Secretary and Chaplain in Charge of Chapel Service

Christian Bilingual University Of Congo (UCBC)
09.2019 - 11.2020

Master of Arts - Counseling

Western Seminary

Bachelor of Arts - Counseling

Christian Bilingual University of Congo (UCBC)
Esther Kungwa