Gina Neff
Waxahachie,Texas
Summary
Skilled Trauma Counselor with strong background helping victims of crime and trauma clients overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. Focused on facilitating the exploration of issues, developing individualized plans, and developing important skills utilizing Person-Centered, EMDR-trained, Laughter Yoga, and Psycho-education theories. Granted an LPC-Associates license by Texas and supervised by Melissa Harrison, LPC-Supervisor.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Trauma Counselor
Irving Family Advocacy Center
01.2023 - Current
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
Counseling Internship
Irving Family Advocacy Center
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with counseling supervisor on case conceptualizations and treatment plans utilizing person-centered and cognitive therapy approaches to assist clients in reaching therapeutic goals.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Arranged and facilitated therapy sessions for individuals, couples, and families.
Bilingual Intake Coordinator (full Time)
Irving Family Advocacy Center
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Entered referrals into an appropriate system based on the type of referral obtained and priority levels.
- Completed initial phone screening to ensure IFAC was the most appropriate place for counseling services.
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
- Communicated with referral sources, police departments, child protective services, hospitals, advocacy centers, and other agencies to ensure clients had support systems.
Bilingual Intake Coordinator (part Time)
Irving Family Advocacy Center
02.2015 - 08.2019
- Entered referrals into an appropriate system based on the type of referral obtained and priority levels.
- Completed initial phone screening to ensure IFAC was the most appropriate place for counseling services.
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
- Communicated with referral sources, police departments, child protective services, hospitals, advocacy centers, and other agencies to ensure clients had support systems.
Bilingual Outreach Case Manager
Safe Haven of Tarrant County
03.2010 - 05.2013
- Completed intake assessment forms and filed clients' charts.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Provided evidence-based therapeutic interventions and crisis management to clients to lessen negative on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
- Developed and implemented safety plans for clients at risk of harm to provide protection.
- Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for clients.
Education
MS in Clinical Mental Health -
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Waxahachie, Texas12.2022
BS in Chemistry and Mathematics - undefined
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas12.2003
Skills
- EMDR-trained
- Person-Center Therapy
- Psycho-Education
- Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health Support
- Client Advocacy
- Treatment Plans
- Interventions
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Building rapport
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-Associate), Texas
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Basic Training (EMDR)
- EMDR Therapy Protocols for Early Intervention and Ongoing Traumatic Stress
- Laughter Yoga Instructor
Presentations Given
- Family in Crisis with S. Flores, LPC, 10/2023, Irving, Texas
- Laughter Yoga, 03/2024, Irving, Texas
References
- Stephanie Flores, MS, LPC, Bilingual Trauma Counselor II, Irving Family Advocacy Center, 972-721-6528
- Idalie Correa, PsyM, LPA, Mental Health Clinical II, Dallas County Juvenile Department, 972-225-9762
- Antonia Hernandez, MS, LPC, LMFT, Bilingual Trauma Counselor II, Irving Family Advocacy Center, 972-721-6532
Timeline
Bilingual Trauma Counselor
Irving Family Advocacy Center
01.2023 - Current
Counseling Internship
Irving Family Advocacy Center
05.2022 - 12.2022
Bilingual Intake Coordinator (full Time)
Irving Family Advocacy Center
01.2020 - 01.2022
Bilingual Intake Coordinator (part Time)
Irving Family Advocacy Center
02.2015 - 08.2019
Bilingual Outreach Case Manager
Safe Haven of Tarrant County
03.2010 - 05.2013
MS in Clinical Mental Health -
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
BS in Chemistry and Mathematics - undefined
Texas A&M University
- Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-Associate), Texas
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Basic Training (EMDR)
- EMDR Therapy Protocols for Early Intervention and Ongoing Traumatic Stress
- Laughter Yoga Instructor
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