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Gina Gordon

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Experienced mental health professional with a solid background in providing therapeutic support to diverse clients. Skilled in individual, group, and family therapy, crisis intervention, and mental health assessment. Strong focus on client-centered, trauma-informed care, collaboration with families, and achieving positive outcomes. Recognized for patience, communication, active listening, and trying to keep family bonds strong though tailored interventions.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Part-time therapist

Pressley Ridge Family Counseling Center
10.2015 - Current
  • Build a therapeutic alliance with clients to foster trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions
  • Establish clear boundaries with clients and maintain ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship
  • Complete comprehensive intakes which include full medical and mental health histories, crisis/safety plans, drug and alcohol screeners, and C-SSRS screenings
  • Assess clients' mental health needs, develop individualized treatment plans, and monitor progress
  • Provide individual and group therapy sessions to clients with a variety of complex mental health needs
  • Use eclectic therapy approaches based on clients personal goals and skills
  • Maintain detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care

Program Supervisor

Pressley Ridge Home Places
01.2005 - Current
  • Build a strong rapport with clients and families to foster trust and open communication
  • Collaborate with a variety of external treatment team members and agencies to provide the best possible care to the program youth
  • Provide case management and overall case coordination for program youth and their families
  • Develop individualized treatment plans for the program youth and monitor the implementation and success of those plans
  • Oversee up to 10 staff and provide ongoing supervision and training to meet both clinical needs as well as professional growth needs of each individual staff member
  • Schedule and facilitate regular team meetings, keeping staff informed about updates, changes, or upcoming events
  • Demonstrate strong leadership skills under challenging circumstances and effectively managing team dynamics


Intern

Allegheny Co Jail
05.2007 - 08.2007
  • Worked on the Mental Health unit of the jail
  • Monitored mental health needs of the inmates
  • Co-facilitated, and later independently ran, an anger management group for between 5 and 12 inmates at a time
  • Helped to conduct intake assessments as well as mental health assessments on the maximum security unit

Teacher/Counselor

Pressley Ridge Home Places
11.2001 - 12.2005


  • Provided a therapeutic living environment and utilized RE-Ed principles in day to day work
  • Worked with youth on the development and implementation of daily living skills, social skills, and coping skills
  • Provided on the spot, impromptu counseling, as well as crisis intervention
  • Was a Senior TC and while on shift was in charge of the day to day management of the schedule as well as any crisis situations that arose
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities

Education

Masters of Science -

Carlow University
05.2008

Bachelors of Arts - Criminal Justice

University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
04.2001

Skills

  • Building rapport
  • Progress assessment
  • Client relations
  • Emotional awareness
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Team building
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Effective communication
  • Self motivation
  • Professionalism
  • Adaptability

Certification


  • Licensed Professional Counselor in PA since 2012
  • Certified HCSIS investigator
  • TCI trained
  • LCSI trained

Timeline

Part-time therapist

Pressley Ridge Family Counseling Center
10.2015 - Current

Intern

Allegheny Co Jail
05.2007 - 08.2007

Program Supervisor

Pressley Ridge Home Places
01.2005 - Current

Teacher/Counselor

Pressley Ridge Home Places
11.2001 - 12.2005

Bachelors of Arts - Criminal Justice

University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg

Masters of Science -

Carlow University

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