Georgiana Dunn
Southlake,TX
Summary
Compassionate Marriage and Family Therapist with 500+ hours of direct client contact for individuals, couples, and families facing diverse relationship issues. Skilled in employing evidence-based therapies tailored to meet unique client needs while fostering an environment of trust and confidentiality. Demonstrated strength in crisis intervention and conflict resolution, positively impacting client well-being and relationship dynamics through constructive communication strategies and empathy-driven counseling.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Family & Play therapist Intern
Child’s Play Therapy Center
Birmingham, AL
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Children and Family therapist for children, 3 yrs to 16 yrs.
- Assessed the needs of each client before initiating treatment plans.
- Developed and implemented play therapy interventions to support children in dealing with emotional, behavioral, and social issues.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, teachers, and social workers to provide comprehensive care for clients.
- Conducted individual, family, and group sessions to help children process their emotions and experiences.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress throughout the duration of treatment plan.
- Helped foster self-awareness among clients by providing them with tools such as art projects or role playing exercises.
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Contributed to the improvement of program accreditation while responsible for grading exams, quizzes, and assignments in 300-400 level classes within the Early Childhood Education Department.
Marriage & family therapist intern
Capstone Family Therapy Clinic
Tuscaloosa, AL
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Student Clinician conducting therapy with individuals, families, and couples under weekly supervision meetings with licensed therapist.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients and their families.
- Observed client interactions within the family system to assess dynamics and formulate interventions.
- Conducted family therapy sessions to promote communication, understanding, and conflict resolution.
- Created progress reports summarizing progress made during counseling sessions.
Graduate Research Assistant
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Worked collaboratively with the Department head of Child Life Specialist Program on multiple research projects at University of Alabama
- Collaborated with faculty members on grant proposals for external funding sources.
- Conducted literature reviews and synthesized research findings in preparation for data analysis.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT TEACHER
First Baptist Child Development Program
Tuscaloosa, AL
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided care for infants and children up to 7 years old, conducting age-appropriate activities and ensuring their well-being.
- Created an environment that was conducive to learning and growth.
- Monitored classroom safety procedures to ensure a safe learning environment for all students.
- Encouraged socialization among students through group activities and discussions.
Education
Master of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy -
University of Alabama Graduate School
05.2024
Bachelor of Science in Human Development & Family Studies -
The University of Alabama
05.2022
Skills
- System's Theory Application in Therapy
- Team collaborator
- Online Client File Software Skills
- Excel & Word skills
- Exceptional communication
- General Therapies
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Cognitive Processing for Trauma Treatment
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescents
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Family Therapies
- Bowen Family Therapy
- Structural Family Therapy
- Strategic Family Therapy
- Experiential Family Therapy
- Attachment-Based Family Therapy
- Couple Therapies
- Emotion Focused Couples Therapy
- Integrative Couples Behavioral Therapy
- Gottman's Method of Couples Therapy
- The Infidelity Model for Couples
- Discernment Counseling
- Intimate Partner Violence Counseling
- Sex Therapy Approaches
- Play Therapies
- Filial Play Therapy
- Theraplay
- Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
- Child Centered Play Therapy
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Integrated approaches with Children and Adolescents
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Conflict Resolution
- Active Listening
References
Available Upon Request
Accomplishments
- 500+ hours of direct client contact with individuals, couples, and families.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Family & Play therapist Intern
Child’s Play Therapy Center
04.2023 - 05.2024
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT
The University of Alabama
01.2023 - 01.2024
Marriage & family therapist intern
Capstone Family Therapy Clinic
01.2022 - 01.2024
Graduate Research Assistant
The University of Alabama
01.2022 - 01.2023
CHILD DEVELOPMENT TEACHER
First Baptist Child Development Program
01.2020 - 01.2022
Master of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy -
University of Alabama Graduate School
Bachelor of Science in Human Development & Family Studies -
The University of Alabama
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