Grizel Cruz
Wesley Chapel
Summary
Skilled Counselor with strong background helping clients overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills. Licensed by Florida.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor
Cope Well Counseling and Associates
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
- Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and selfsufficiency.
- Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
Primary Counselor
Tampa Crossroads
04.2015 - 11.2022
- Cultivated a culturally sensitive approach to counseling services, addressing diverse needs within the client population served.
- Documented significant client behaviors and significant contact with client.
- Facilitated group sessions with 15 people and encouraged participants to share stories in safe, confidential environment.
- Guided group therapy and one-on-one counseling sessions as scheduled.
- Worked with court mandated individuals struggling with addictions.
- Assessed assigned patients and developed individualized treatment plans.
- Reduced relapse rates by developing individualized aftercare plans and connecting clients with appropriate community resources.
Counselor
Life Path Hospice Care
03.1995 - 04.2013
- Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
- Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
- Provided support to individuals with a terminal diagnosis.
- Provided education on the grief process.
- Bereavement support for individuals, families and group setting.
Northside Centers
Counselor
08.1986 - 03.1995
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Case managed an Adult Inpatient Unit.
Education
Master of Arts - College of Education - Mental Health
University of South Florida
Tampa, Fl04.1991
Bachelor of Arts - College of Social And Behavioral Sciences
University Of South Florida
Tampa, Fl08.1986
High School Diploma -
Tampa Catholic
Tampa, Fl05.1982
Skills
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Counseling
- Public speaking ability
- HIPAA
- Bilingual
Timeline
Counselor
Cope Well Counseling and Associates
01.2023 - Current
Primary Counselor
Tampa Crossroads
04.2015 - 11.2022
Counselor
Life Path Hospice Care
03.1995 - 04.2013
Northside Centers
Counselor
08.1986 - 03.1995
Master of Arts - College of Education - Mental Health
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Arts - College of Social And Behavioral Sciences
University Of South Florida
High School Diploma -
Tampa Catholic
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