GABRIELLE SKINNER
Mount Laurel,NJ
Summary
Resourceful and dedicated therapist driven to help clients and make positive impacts in lives. Dedicated professional proudly offering wide-ranging skill set, including relationship development, communication, organization as well as strong training and interest in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and trauma. Pursing leadership role with company that prioritizes compassionate client care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IOP Therapist
Harmony Bay Wellness
Remote
11.2022 - Current
- Provided assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to clients of Harmony Bay Wellness Intensive Outpatient Program
- Facilitated group, individual, and family therapy
- Assessed counseling needs of clients and referred out to higher level of care and/or other services where appropriate
- Assessed clients for substance abuse, trauma, and suicidality and utilize best practices in treatment
- Developed treatment plans and implement appropriate counseling interventions
- Developed discharge plans for continuum of care
- Documentation of all counseling and education services, assessments, reassessments, referrals, treatment plans, and follow-ups
- Contacted and coordinated with referral sources
- Provided crisis management of high-risk events following procedure and utilizing appropriate clinical interventions
- Maintained positive therapeutic rapport with client
- Utilized multi-disciplinary team approach for care and treatment of assigned clients
- Redeveloped IOP curriculum based on needs of client population
Women Primary Therapist
Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health
Moorestown, NJ
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Facilitated individual and family sessions for women ages 18+ with an array of different diagnoses and treatment goals
- Responsible for completing all documentation including biopsychosocial intake, group notes, treatment plans and updates, needs assessments, discharge summaries, and weekly notes
- Lead psychoeducational and process groups based in different treatment modalities including DBT, CBT, and motivational interviewing, with tracks specific to emotion regulation, DBT, trauma, and trauma and addiction
- Provided case management for patients including contacting collateral providers, discharge planning, and providing disability documentation.
- Maintained constant knowledge of trauma and borderline personality disorder through education, research and trainings to provide most effective patient care
Child and Adolescent Primary Therapist
Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health
Hamilton, NJ
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Facilitated psychotherapy, skill, and education groups as well as individual and family sessions for children and adolescents with array of different diagnoses and treatment goals
- Responsible for completing all documentation including biopsychosocial intake, group notes, treatment plans and updates, needs assessments, discharge summaries, and weekly notes
- Created group therapy curriculums based in different treatment modalities including DBT, CBT, solution focused therapy, and psychodynamic theory
- Maintained constant knowledge of mental health among child and adolescents through education, research and trainings to provide most effective patient care
- Provided case management for patients including contacting collateral providers, discharge planning, and collaborating with school counselors
- Created weekly newsletter called "DBT Digest" to encourage increased communication between adolescents and parents
Mental Health Associate
Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health
Hamilton, NJ
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Daily creation and instrumentation of both psychoeducational and activity groups
- Demonstrated consistent flexibility in serving multiple populations including children, adolescents, women, and adult patients
- Organizational and administrative skills regarding daily documentation of groups and patient concerns
- Arrangement of multiple creative projects including assisting orphaned joeys through patient creation of “joey pouches”
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care
DBT Intern
Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health
Hamilton, NJ
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Supported team of therapists, effectively lead and co-lead both psychoeducational and activity groups to both child and adolescent age range
- Received and applied specific training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Held one caseload patient and completed both individual sessions and documentation
- Completed daily documentation regarding groups and patient care
Guest Teacher
Source For Teachers
New Hope, PA
04.2017 - 12.2018
- Fulfill short-term substitute assignments across all subject areas, effectively teaching students of varied academic levels and diverse cultural backgrounds
- Adapt and adjust accordingly to be able to lead and maintain a different classroom every day
- Promoted positive learning environment in classrooms for students in grades kindergarten to 12th grade
- Interpret and execute lesson plans
- Communicate effectively with teachers, administrators, and parents, as well as build positive rapport with students
Product Specialist
Dragonweave Jewelry
New Hope, PA
03.2015 - 03.2017
- Employed complex problem-solving skills to identify issues and create innovative approaches to resolve them
- Increased loyalty and retention by providing superior customer service
- Represented company at events to strengthen branding and increase customer base
- Continually expanded knowledge of Dragonweave product line and managed social media accounts
Intern
Weddings In Vieques
Vieques, Puerto Rico
01.2013 - 03.2013
- Coordinated vendors, including negotiating and managing contracts
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions
- Overcame cultural and language barriers to be able to proficiently accomplish tasks
- Effectively communicated with clients both over phone, email, and in-person
- Provided day-of assistance to bride and groom to ensure smooth flow of events and stress-free experience
- Assisted with wedding set up and decoration.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJMaster of Arts - Professional Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VASkills
- Excellent Patient Treatment
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Experience in mood, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and personality disorders
- Trained in CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing
- Family Education and Communication
- Patient Care Documentation and Electronic Charting
- Critical Thinking
- Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Treatment Planning
- Empathetic and Skills based approach based on client need
- Case Management
- Curriculum Creation
- Empathetic and Skills based approach based on client need
- Case Management
- Curriculum Creation
Certification
Licensed Associate Counselor - 2020-present (LPC pending April 2023)
Timeline
IOP Therapist
Harmony Bay Wellness
11.2022 - Current
Women Primary Therapist
Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health
09.2021 - 11.2022
Child and Adolescent Primary Therapist
Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health
08.2020 - 09.2021
Mental Health Associate
Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health
09.2019 - 08.2020
DBT Intern
Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health
09.2018 - 08.2019
Guest Teacher
Source For Teachers
04.2017 - 12.2018
Product Specialist
Dragonweave Jewelry
03.2015 - 03.2017
Intern
Weddings In Vieques
01.2013 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Thomas Edison State University
Master of Arts - Professional Counseling
Liberty University