Holly Lebda
Licensed Professional Counselor
Lawton,OK
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor
Multi-County Counseling Inc.
11.2022 - Current
- Advanced professional development by attending workshops, seminars, and conferences related to mental health counseling practices.
- Enhanced client well-being by utilizing evidence-based therapy techniques and individualized treatment plans.
- Managed caseload of diverse clients, tailoring interventions to meet their unique needs and goals.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing solution-focused counseling sessions addressing specific concerns.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering a supportive and safe environment for self-exploration and growth.
Substitute Teacher
Educational Solution Services
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Kept students on-task with initiative-taking behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher
Practicum Student
Jim Taliaferro CMHC
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Worked with industry professionals to further drive learning goals
- Collaborated with professors and community groups to develop personal projects for program research support
- Collaborated on group projects to complete professional deliverables
- Participated in lecture classes and asked compelling questions to further solidify learning
- Took extensive notes to document lessons and further solidify learning objectives
- Utilized professor office hours to clarify topics needing elaboration
- Built rapport with guidance counselors to further hone educational objectives
Practicum Student
Cameron Psychology Clinic
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Met with clients once a week either on zoom or face-to-face
- Performed intake by conducting interviews to establish key information as well as assessing clients' apparent mental state
- Built rapport with client(s) to gain a healthy and professional therapeutic relationship to further hone treatment objectives
- Remained energetic and demonstrated passion for helping clients by applying active listening
- Did weekly progress notes for each client
- Maintained accurate and to-code recordkeeping by inputting and updating patient information using Therapy Notes
- Observed clinical psychology staff and attended three hundred hours of supervision to develop practical knowledge and abilities
- Cultivated and maintained relationships in culturally diverse communities
- Participated in lecture classes and asked compelling questions to further solidify learning
- Took extensive notes to document lessons and further solidify learning objectives
- Built rapport with guidance counselors to further hone educational objectives
- Worked with industry professionals to further drive learning goals
- Completed rigorous readings as directed to support unit learning goals
- Participated in seminar classes with enthusiasm and respect towards fellow students
- Utilized professor office hours to clarify topics needing elaboration
President, Student Government Association
Cameron University
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Employed optimal safety practices to reduce student complaints and issues
- Resolved issues and recommended actions based on student input and reports
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term objectives and provide strong and sustainable leadership
- Scheduled weekly meetings with student’s faculty and to discuss student concerns and needs
- Encouraged and facilitated attendance and volunteering at school functions
- Welcomed students and families during school events and distributed necessary event information
- Provided information and services to students that needed academic assistance and tutoring
- Attended school and board meetings, staying up to date on school policies and procedures
- Met with other class representatives to devise plans and goals for upcoming school year
President, Psi Chi
Cameron University
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Orchestrated positive media coverage for events as public face of the organization
- Developed safe and effective programs to participate in during the pandemic
- Fostered innovative ideas for events to gain prospective members through the participation and help of the organization via phone, email, and flyers
Research Assistant Culture/Fiction Lab
Cameron University
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
- Utilized statistical software for data analysis, generating accurate insights into complex datasets.
- Improved data collection methods with introduction of innovative survey techniques.
- Planned, modified, and executed research techniques, procedures, and tests
- Collected research data through experimentation, surveys, and leading focus groups
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis
Student Worker, IRAA
Cameron University
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Greeted incoming office visitors, answered questions, and directed individuals to office locations
- Offered quality clerical support to department personnel
- Maintained excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards guest, customers, and fellow teammates
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail
- Compiled paperwork to support department
- Answered phone calls and routed callers to appropriate personnel
- Collected information for staff and entered into computer system
- Took and followed detailed directions from others
Server
International House of Pancakes
06.2014 - 09.2019
- Trained new employees
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
- Developed relationships with clients and potential clients to improve business growth
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and oversee complimentary items
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags
Education
Alcohol And Drug Counseling
Cameron University
Lawton, OK 05.2024 - 05.2025
Master of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Cameron University
Lawton, OK 08.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK 08.2008 - 05.2019
Leadership and Awards
Psi Chi Honor Society – President, AY 2021/2022 - Cameron University
Student Government Association – President, AY 2021/2022 - Cameron University
Who's Who Among Students - Top 10, AY 2021/2022 - Cameron University
Student Researcher of the Year, AY 2021/2022 - Cameron University
Professional Presentations
Thesis titled 'Cancel Culture and Intergroup Bias' (May 2022) Supervisor: Assistant Professor Dr. William Stern, Cameron University.
Lebda, H., Stern, W., Stern, S. (April, 2022). Presented the following research: Cancel Culture and Intergroup Bias [Poster Presentation]. Southwestern Psychological Association Convention.
Lebda, H., Graham, M., Stern, W., Stern, S. (March, 2022). Presented the following research: Never, Ever Expect a Nuanced Conversation: Cancel Culture and Intergroup Bias [Poster Presentation]. Oklahoma Research Day, Cameron University.
Stern, W., Lebda, H., Stern, S., (2021, November). Cancel Culture: Political Crusade or Intergroup Bias?. SOUTHWESTERNpsychologist, 14(3). Retrieved from https://www.xcdsystem.com/swpsych/files/SWPA%20Newsletter%20%5BFall%202021%5D.pdf
Olivo, J., Lebda, H., Franz, C., Stern, W., Stern, S. (March, 2021). Presented the following research: They May Be a Jerk, but They're My Jerk: Judgments of Unethical Behaviors by Fictional Characters [Poster Presentation]. Oklahoma Research Day, Cameron University.
Certification
Licensed Professional Counselor #11102
Affiliations
Psi Chi Honor Society
Student Government Association
American Counseling Association
Oklahoma Counseling Association
Timeline
Alcohol And Drug Counseling
Cameron University
05.2024 - 05.2025
Licensed Professional Counselor
Multi-County Counseling Inc.
11.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Educational Solution Services
08.2022 - 11.2022
Practicum Student
Jim Taliaferro CMHC
01.2022 - 05.2022
Practicum Student
Cameron Psychology Clinic
08.2021 - 05.2022
President, Student Government Association
Cameron University
08.2021 - 05.2022
President, Psi Chi
Cameron University
08.2021 - 05.2022
Research Assistant Culture/Fiction Lab
Cameron University
01.2021 - 05.2022
Student Worker, IRAA
Cameron University
09.2019 - 09.2021
Master of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Cameron University
08.2019 - 05.2022
Server
International House of Pancakes
06.2014 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Central Oklahoma
08.2008 - 05.2019
Licensed Professional Counselor #11102
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