Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Summary
Timeline
Volunteer
Heather Cole

Heather Cole

LPCA
Bowling Green,KY

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Special Education Teacher, LBD

Warren County School District
Bowling Green, KY, Kentucky
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies to support their goals.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
  • Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
  • Monitored student performance to evaluate theeffectiveness of instructional strategies.

LPCA

Familycare Counseling
Franklin, KY
10.2024 - Current

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct individual and group therapy sessions to address mental health issues, emotional concerns, and personal development.
  • Develop and implement personalized treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments and client goals.
  • Utilize various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.
  • Experience teaching DUI, anger management, and trauma group counseling.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential client records in compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, social workers, schools, and healthcare providers, to deliver comprehensive care.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development and supervision to enhance clinical skills and stay updated on best practices in counseling.

Targeted Case Manager

Familycare Counseling
Franklin, KY
10.2012 - Current

Special Education Teacher, LBD

Ohio County Schools
Beaver Dam, Kentucky
08.2008 - 05.2011
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies to support their goals.
  • Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
  • Coordinated ARC meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.

Education

Master of Education - Counseling

Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, KY
08.2022 - 09.2024

Master of Arts - Special Education, LBD

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY
08.2007 - 12.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
08.2001 - 05.2004

Skills

  • Client relations
  • Progress assessment
  • Treatment Planning
  • Disorder diagnosis
  • Patient monitoring
  • Client confidentiality
  • Building rapport
  • One-on-one sessions
  • Group therapy coordination
  • Intervention planning
  • EMR updating

Summary

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate ( LPCA) familiar with client assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing evaluations. Well-versed in effective intervention and assessment techniques.

Timeline

LPCA

Familycare Counseling
10.2024 - Current

Master of Education - Counseling

Lindsey Wilson College
08.2022 - 09.2024

Targeted Case Manager

Familycare Counseling
10.2012 - Current

Special Education Teacher, LBD

Ohio County Schools
08.2008 - 05.2011

Master of Arts - Special Education, LBD

Campbellsville University
08.2007 - 12.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Western Kentucky University
08.2001 - 05.2004

Special Education Teacher, LBD

Warren County School District
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