GRACE KOSCO
Medina,OH
Summary
Motivated Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate student with a solid foundation in psychology, sociology, and behavioral health. Skilled in professional communication, documentation, and crisis support within diverse healthcare settings. Pursuing a Summer 2027 Counseling Internship to enhance clinical skills and support a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming practice.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Practicum 1 Counselor in Training
Kent State University Counseling Center
Kent, OH
09.2026 - Current
- Utilized active listening, collaboration, and relationship-building skills to assess client needs, develop treatment plans, and implement evidence-based interventions.
- Navigated diverse client concerns including physical, spiritual, mental, emotional, and academic while fostering a safe space for open client exploration.
- Provided counseling services to college students under the supervision of licensed clinical professionals.
Crisis Text Line Volunteer
Crisis Text Line
09.2024 - Current
- Applied active listening and rapport-building techniques to effectively navigate high-risk situations, ensuring texters felt understood and supported.
- Delivered empathetic support to individuals in emotional distress via text-based communication.
- Assessed immediate needs and collaborated with texters to identify coping strategies.
- Maintained confidentiality and professional communication within crisis-support protocols.
- Achieved 71 volunteer hours while providing crisis intervention remotely.
Front Office Coordinator
Ascend Health Center
Fairlawn, OH
06.2024 - Current
- Coordinate front-office operations in a healthcare setting while maintaining a professional, welcoming environment for patients and families.
- Coordinated scheduling, communication, and administrative tasks, ensuring accuracy, privacy, and confidentiality in daily operations.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to enhance patient service and foster positive experiences from initial contact through follow-up.
- Communicate with individuals from varied backgrounds and respond to questions and concerns with professionalism, empathy, and discretion.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
The Ohio State University – Families We Lose Study
Columbus, OH
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Transcribed and structured interview data to enhance clarity and accessibility for research findings.
- Reviewed audio interviews with adults experiencing family estrangement and organized qualitative data to support research analysis.
- Handled sensitive personal narratives with professionalism, ensuring confidentiality and ethical handling of participant information.
Counseling Role-Play Participant
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Engaged in six counseling role-play scenarios centered on realistic client experiences.
- Portrayed client perspectives and documented role-play progress to support counseling skills practice and feedback.
Community Assistant
The Highline at Nine
Columbus, OH
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided resident support, coordinated scheduling and conducted tours, enhancing engagement in community events.
- Communicated essential information clearly and professionally, fostering inclusivity within a diverse residential community.
Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Kent State University
Kent, OH09-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05-2024
Skills
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Crisis de-escalation
- Psychological First Aid
- Healthcare administrative coordination
- Confidentiality and professional discretion
- Data analysis support
- Microsoft 365
- Attention to detail
- Active listening
- Empathetic communication
- Cultural sensitivity training
Certification
- Psychological First Aid (PFA) Online — May 2025 | Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) — June 23, 2025 | REACH – Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training, The Ohio State University — Feb 2024
Additional Experiance and Leadership
- Volunteer Assistant, Safety Town, Medina, OH — July 2018–June 2021: Supported kindergarten students with safety education, peer communication, and classroom activities.
- Competitive Dance — 13 years.
- Springboard Diving — 8 years; four-year letterman, three-year team captain, two-year MVP, and additional team/academic recognition.
Timeline
Practicum 1 Counselor in Training
Kent State University Counseling Center
09.2026 - Current
Crisis Text Line Volunteer
Crisis Text Line
09.2024 - Current
Front Office Coordinator
Ascend Health Center
06.2024 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
The Ohio State University – Families We Lose Study
01.2024 - 05.2024
Counseling Role-Play Participant
The Ohio State University
01.2024 - 05.2024
Community Assistant
The Highline at Nine
04.2023 - 01.2024
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Kent State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
The Ohio State University