Grace Kally DBrass
Granbury,TX
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Counselor/Mental Health Counselor with expertise in addressing diverse mental health issues. Skilled in delivering individualized counseling to children, adolescents, adults, and families, while developing tailored assessments and treatment plans. Collaborates effectively with educators and parents to enhance academic performance and support mental health adjustments, leading to improved functioning across home, school, and work environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Counselor
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD
Fort Worth, TX
06.2000 - Current
- Provided individualized counseling to students with diverse mental health needs including Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Autism, ADHD, Gender Identity Concerns, Anger management and other concerns.
- Developed and implemented individually tailored counseling goals and objectives to address student needs and concerns affecting their overall functioning in the classroom and other school settings.
- Provided crisis intervention services while working with emotionally disturbed or traumatized children.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to support student progress.
- Cultivated strong relationships with families of special needs children through consistent communication via phone calls and emails, enhancing support and engagement.
- Maintained comprehensive records of student assessments and interventions to track progress and inform future strategies.
- Participated in IEP meetings with school teams including parents, teachers, administrators and other professionals involved in a student's education plan.
- Attended conferences related to best practices in special education counseling and provided feedback on current methods being used within the district.
Lead Counselor and Director
Dallas Metrocare Services
Dallas, TX
06.1998 - 05.2000
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on client needs and assessments.
- Trained and supervised junior counselors to enhance service delivery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care.
- Conducted crisis intervention to ensure client safety and well-being.
- Led counseling sessions for diverse client populations in community settings.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and treatment outcomes.
- Encouraged collaboration between counselors, case managers, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and other healthcare professionals.
- Assisted with developing individualized discharge plans for clients upon completion of treatment program.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop effective treatment strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marriage And Family Counseling
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Fort Worth, TX 08.1990 - 06.1995
Master of Arts - Guidance And Counselling
University of Madras
Chennai, TN 06.1983 - 05.1985
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Women’s Christian College
Chennai , TN 06.1980 - 05.1983
Ewart School
Chennai, TNSkills
- Individualized Counseling
- Treatment planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Goal assessment
- Progress monitoring
- Case documentation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Client advocacy
- Family engagement
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Emotional intelligence
- Social skills training
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor since 1997
Affiliations
- Hobbies include music, reading, crafts and gardening
Timeline
Special Education Counselor
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD
06.2000 - Current
Lead Counselor and Director
Dallas Metrocare Services
06.1998 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Marriage And Family Counseling
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
08.1990 - 06.1995
Master of Arts - Guidance And Counselling
University of Madras
06.1983 - 05.1985
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Women’s Christian College
06.1980 - 05.1983
Ewart School