Holly Benningfield
Greenville,KY
Summary
Dynamic therapist with a proven track record at Illuminare Behavioral Health and Always Hope Counseling, specializing in treatment planning and crisis intervention. Expert in building rapport and utilizing CBT techniques to enhance client resilience. Successfully developed personalized strategies that empowered clients to manage symptoms independently, contributing to improved mental health outcomes and reduced stigma in the community.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
Illuminare Behavioral Health
Greenville, KY
03.2022 - 01.2026
- Conducted individual sessions to support client mental health goals.
- Developed and maintained relationships with referral sources to support continuity of care.
- Conducted psychoeducational presentations within the community, raising awareness about mental health topics while broadening outreach efforts.
- Enhanced patient resilience, equipping them with effective coping strategies for long-term mental health.
- Promoted mental health awareness through community workshops, contributing to decrease in stigma.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on thorough assessments and client needs.
- Utilized evidence-based therapeutic techniques to enhance client coping skills and resilience.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Monitored client progress, adjusting treatment strategies to optimize outcomes and engagement.
- Provided crisis intervention services, offering immediate support during critical situations.
- Educated clients on mental health topics, fostering awareness and self-management strategies.
Therapist
Always Hope Counseling
Leitchfield, KY
11.2016 - 03.2022
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions to support client mental health goals.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions and treatment progress in compliance with regulations.
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
- Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
- Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
- Coached clients on effective coping strategies, empowering them to manage symptoms independently outside of therapy sessions.
Education
Master of Science - Professional Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2015
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Building rapport
- Crisis intervention
- One-on-one sessions
- Multicultural competence
- CBT techniques
- Family therapy
- Court mandated evaluations, domestic violence classes, anger management, parenting classes
Timeline
Therapist
Illuminare Behavioral Health
03.2022 - 01.2026
Therapist
Always Hope Counseling
11.2016 - 03.2022
Master of Science - Professional Counseling
Liberty University
Trained for Domestic Violence assessment and classes, anger management, and parenting.
I was trained in evaluation of domestic violence offenders and intervention using mindfulness and CBT techniques. I additionally trained for administration of court ordered parenting using Nurturing Skills for Parents.