Claire Anderson

A passionate and dedicated mental health psychotherapist trainee who is a resource-oriented, systemic thinker striving towards empowering relationships between those being served and service providers. A practitioner of reflective listening and motivational interviewing with an emphasis on the healing process as a collaborative experience where personal growth is the catalyst for the change process. Highly inventive and adaptable to new experiences where I can grow in a professional manner. Continually driven to create stable, supportive communities where diversity and personal integrity are at the core of relational ideologies. Accomplished Behavioral Therapist with over 5 years of experience counseling individuals and families with social, emotional and behavioral disorders. Positive, vibrant team member with focus on accurately identifying issues and evaluating best techniques for treatment. Dedicated to offering quality services and maintaining knowledge of latest industry advancements by attending professional conferences and continuing education courses.

• Practicum Student-Psychotherapist, River Ridge, MM/DD/YY, MM/DD/YY, Completed 620 hours of practicum experience working with individuals and families seeking services for addiction counseling and psychotherapy. Conducted both individual therapy as well as facilitated group therapy for the residential clients at River Ridge. Gained experience and training in family systems approach to counseling via Bowenian and Structural modalities that were carried out with clients. Conducted DA’s and received group as well as individual supervision weekly, on my conceptualization of client’s diagnosis regarding cultural considerations and individual experiences that would guide the orientation of counseling services for those seeking assessment. Created treatment plans, referrals, and collaboration within the team at River Ridge we well as outside providers to ensure a holistic, person-centered approach to healing. Received supervision and training in EMDR therapy as well as shadowed clinicians working with clients using EMDR techniques.
• Practicum Student-Counselor, Epiphany Family Services, MM/DD/YY, MM/DD/YY, Completed 250 hours of practicum experience working with children and adolescents in need of counseling services. Conducted both individual and group therapy sessions under the supervision of site director. Communicated with other health care providers, teachers and parents to implement quality care for a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan. Trained on ABA therapy, play therapy, psychological assessments, ROI’s, FBA, treatment planning, progress notes and culturally appropriate means of relationship building with clients from a community that is different from my own.
• Resource Counseling Advocate, Tubman Chrysalis Center, MM/DD/YY, MM/DD/YY, Assisted individuals in obtaining client-specific resources by actively listening to their life circumstances with an objective ear. Gathered and organized mental health, chemical health, vocational training, emergency cash assistance and housing resources throughout the state of MN. Conducted one-one walk-in support sessions with clients, assisting in resources. Collaborated with clients in creating individualized safety plans. Assisted in crisis counseling and safety planning for individuals in crisis situations. Worked in collaboration with the family law program in screening individuals for OFP and pro bono family law services provided by the agency.