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Hannah Simmons

Rock Hill,SC

Summary

Pursuing a Master of Education in Counseling with a focus on Clinical Mental Health, seeking a practicum opportunity to apply my skills and knowledge in a hands-on clinical setting to support clients' mental health and well-being.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Practicum 1

Winthrop Counseling Clinic
Rock Hill, SC
01.2025 - Current
  • Work 4 hours a week observing peer counseling sessions and being observed by a supervisor and peers
  • Meet with my own client, providing individual counseling sessions and implementing treatment plan
  • Collaborate with supervisors and peers post-counseling sessions to obtain constructive feedback and enhance clinical skills

Stay at Home Parent

None
05.2019 - Current
  • Established positive relationships with my children by providing empathy and respect throughout the duration of my time home with them.
  • Gained hands-on experience working with children to understand behavior and development while assessing family dynamics to implement effective conflict resolution and behavior modification strategies.

Teacher

Rock Hill School District
Rock Hill, SC
08.2016 - 05.2019
  • Fostered an environment conducive to open communication between teacher, student, and parent relationships.
  • Developed and maintained classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for social and emotional development of students

Education

Master of Arts - Counseling With A Focus in Clinical Mental Health

Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC
05-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC
06-2016

Skills

  • Counseling techniques: intake sessions, goal setting, treatment planning, termination
  • Strong understanding of counseling theories and ethical issues
  • Demonstrates strong empathy and active listening skills to build rapport with clients, fostering a safe and supportive counseling environment
  • Experience with addictions counseling and appraisal of the individual
  • Group counseling and career development skills
  • Crisis Intervention: Ability to assess and manage clients in crisis, including suicide risk assessments
  • Ability to research and analyze educational data
  • Cultural Competency: Working with diverse populations and respecting cultural, socioeconomic, and individual differences

Relevant Coursework

  • Lifespan Development Counseling
  • Counseling Theories
  • Appraisal of the Individual
  • Addictions Counseling
  • Foundations and Ethical Issues in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • Counseling Skills: Conducted counseling sessions with peers, practicing intake sessions, goal setting, treatment planning, and termination
  • Career and Lifestyle Development
  • Group Counseling
  • Educational Research, Design, and Analysis
  • Counseling Practicum 1

Timeline

Practicum 1

Winthrop Counseling Clinic
01.2025 - Current

Stay at Home Parent

None
05.2019 - Current

Teacher

Rock Hill School District
08.2016 - 05.2019

Master of Arts - Counseling With A Focus in Clinical Mental Health

Winthrop University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Winthrop University
Hannah Simmons