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Gabrielle Snowden

Carmel,CA

Summary

School Counselor for all-girls day and boarding high school with expertise in active listening and empathy, driving positive student development outcomes. Proven track record in addressing personal, social, and behavioral challenges that hinder adolescent development. Committed to enhancing student experiences and fostering environments for achieving full potential.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Upper School Counselor

Santa Catalina School
Monterey, CA
08.2018 - Current
  • Provide individual mental health counseling to students in grades 9-12 who are experiencing emotional distress.
  • Consult with families and staff on strategies to enhance students' social and emotional experiences.
  • Create referral networks with outside mental health professionals for additional support services. Collaborate with external providers to coordinate support for acute care needs.
  • Advise school administration on mental health initiatives to improve overall student well-being.

Elementary School Mental Health Counselor

Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
Seaside, CA
08.2015 - 08.2018
  • Conducted individual counseling sessions for students in grades K-5 facing emotional and behavioral challenges.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions to enhance peer support and social skills.
  • Collaborated with teachers and staff to identify students requiring mental health assistance.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate comprehensive care for students.

Mental Health Couselor Intern

CHAC (Community Health Awareness Council)
Mountain View, California
08.1992 - 08.1995
  • Conducted individual counseling sessions for diverse clients at a community health organization.
  • Developed treatment plans based on client assessments and mental health needs.
  • Participated in weekly clinical team meetings to discuss client progress and treatment approaches.

Education

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology

Notre Dame De Namur University
Belmont, CA
05-1994

Master of Arts - Communications

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
06-1987

Skills

  • Individual counseling
  • Crisis intervention
  • Conflict resolution and mediation
  • Community resource navigation
  • Mental health collaboration with administration
  • Student advocacy

Affiliations

I enjoy the great outdoors, yoga, gardening, art, and fashion, and am an avid sports fan.

Timeline

Upper School Counselor

Santa Catalina School
08.2018 - Current

Elementary School Mental Health Counselor

Monterey Peninsula Unified School District
08.2015 - 08.2018

Mental Health Couselor Intern

CHAC (Community Health Awareness Council)
08.1992 - 08.1995

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology

Notre Dame De Namur University

Master of Arts - Communications

University of Oregon