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Gianna Jerger

Plainfield,IL

Summary

Highly empathetic, dedicated, and genuine counselor. Focused on understanding each client and their unique story and goals for the therapeutic process. Motivated by the therapeutic relationship with clients and their families. Understanding of a variety of theoretical orientations and how to apply these interventions to different presenting problems and diagnoses. Ready to apply and expand upon my skillset in the role of a Master's Level Therapist, in order to provide clients with exceptional care.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Master's Level Intern Therapist

Inner Courage Counseling
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Built strong rapport with clients and their families.
  • Provided individual mental health counseling to a diverse range of child, adolescent, and adult clients.
  • Experience providing individual mental health counseling in different settings (i.e private practice & Aurora elementary school via Cities in Schools program.
  • Effectively diagnosed and developed treatment plans for a variety of pathologies (i.e depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, PTSD, and disruptive behavioral disorders).
  • Able to modify treatment interventions to be applicable based on developmental level of child/adolescent clients.
  • Maintained detailed case notes, treatment plans, and documentation for effective tracking of progress.
  • Guided clients in development CBT specific skills and techniques.
  • Assisted with administrative work and billing as required.


Mental Health Intern

Bridges To A New Day, NFP
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Planned and co-facilitated weekly social-emotional groups for children in elementary school setting.
  • Utilized psychoeducational of social-emotional skills to guide interventions for school groups.
  • Worked collaboratively with staff members to formulate and prepare interventions to utilize in client's sessions.
  • Assisted in planning and preparation of agency events and fundraisers.
  • Assisted with administrative work as required.

Volunteer

GEMS, Community Lifeline Ministries
10.2019 - 12.2019
  • After school program for grades K-8.
  • Helping students with their homework.
  • Provided students with a safe space to talk about their concerns with school, friendships, and family life.
  • Attended ministries' after school activities with students.
  • Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.

Preschool Teacher

Little Tigers Preschool, Plainfield North High School
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • During my senior year at Plainfield North HS, I was a preschool teacher at their in-school program.
  • Teaching learning objectives, story time, large and small muscle activities, circle time, music activities, free play time, and curating weekly lesson plans.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Lewis University
12-2024

B.A - Psychology With A Minor in Social Work

Lewis University
05.2022

Skills

  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Rapport Building
  • Client Advocacy
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Treatment Planning
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Case Conceptualization
  • Diagnostic Report Writing
  • Facilitating Social-Emotional Groups
  • Knowledgeable in different theoretical approaches & interventions (CBT, Gestalt)
  • Multicultural Experience

Interests

  • Listening to music and going to concerts
  • Watching new movies and shows
  • Spending time with family

Timeline

Master's Level Intern Therapist

Inner Courage Counseling
08.2023 - 08.2024

Mental Health Intern

Bridges To A New Day, NFP
01.2022 - 04.2022

Volunteer

GEMS, Community Lifeline Ministries
10.2019 - 12.2019

Preschool Teacher

Little Tigers Preschool, Plainfield North High School
01.2018 - 05.2018

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Lewis University

B.A - Psychology With A Minor in Social Work

Lewis University

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