GINA P. SPINELLI

Accomplished Clinician I at Community Mental Health Affiliates, adept in evidence-based practices such TF-CBT, DBT, CBITS, Bounce Back and Motivational Interviewing. Experience enhancing the mental health of all ages through individual, group and family counseling. Skilled in clinical assessment, behavioral interventions, effective note taking, demonstrating exceptional patient care and HIPAA compliance.

• Award for Achieving the Most Children with RCI Symptom Reduction in the Bounce Back Program (2024).
• Nominated for Student Spotlight for the National Organization of Human Services (2020).

• Student Collaboration with Southingtons Transitional Education in Life Learning and Adult Responsibilities (STELLAR) program, Kras, N., Perrotti, S., Morgan, W., Monson, J., Cassella, G., 2017, Poster presentation at the New England Organization for Human Services Conference, Fitchburg, MA
• Childhood Exposure to Domestic Violence, Cassella, G., 2016, Poster presentation at Lincoln College of New England Research Day, Southington, CT

• Award of Excellence: Human Services, Lincoln College of New England, 2016
• Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society, Lincoln College of New England, 2013
• Award of Excellence: Early Childhood Development, Lincoln College of New England, 2012

• Lincoln College of New England Human Services Advisory Board, 01/01/17, 12/31/18
• Lincoln College of New England Human Services Club, President, 01/01/15, 12/31/18, Organize on-campus activities such as food drives, coat drives, and Woman’s Heart Disease Awareness., Plan activities with students in Southington High School’s Transitional Program., Collaborate with members on strategic planning for the future of the Club.
• Southington Chamber of Commerce, 2016, Special project to update the town’s website directory
• New England Organization of Human Service Conference, Goodwin College, 2015, Communicated with Human Service professionals, students, and peers about the field and current research.

• Counseling and Human Services Ethics and Diversity
• Family Systems Theory
• Group Therapy
• Theories of Counseling
• Couple, Family, and Group Dynamics
• Interpersonal Communication and Assessment
• Human Services Values and Ethics
• Advanced Theory and Techniques of Counseling
• Diversity and Multi-Culturalism
• Social Psychology
• Trauma and Crisis Counseling
• Child Psychology

Professional Counseling Graduate Certificate Program (LPCA).

Cognitive Behavior Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS)

Bounce Back Intervention