Ingrid May
West Rutland,Vermont
Summary
Christian Counselor brings an understanding of complex conditions to help clients improve mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Possess more than 30 years of faith-based experience supporting and assisting individuals, families, and youth facing a diversity of issues. Areas of specialties: DV, trauma, grief, and church hurt. Therapeutic orientation: Trauma-Informed, Rogerian, CBT, and DBT
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Christian Counselor
Foundations Christian Counseling Services, Inc.
Rutland, VT
08.2020 - Current
- Provide individual and family outpatient faith-based counseling for clients.
- Assess clients' behavioral, cognitive, and emotional responses to stimuli and circumstances.
- Teach clients techniques and skills for managing or coping with stressors
- Evaluate individual and family progress with goals and counseling
- Relational
- Connecting counselor with good boundaries
School Bus Clinic Instructor
Department of Motor Vehicles (Contracted)
, Vermont
08.2006 - Current
- Plan and execute curriculum
School Bus Driver and Trainer
Student Transportation of America, Inc
Middlebury, VT
08.2002 - Current
- Build relationships with parents and students. Set up meetings with drivers and evaluate. Train drivers with company curriculum.
- Maintain timely adherence to schedules and safety protocols
- Transport passengers on predetermined routes while following local traffic regulations.
- Adhere to company and school determined schedules and routes to ensure timely arrivals and departures
Lay Pastoral Counselor
Ira Baptist Church and Mission City Church
Ira & Rutland, VT
01.1997 - 08.2020
- Collaborate with church to provide help and support for individuals and families.
- Support clients seeking to use their faith to cope and manage negative symptoms.
- Nurture healthy and biblical relational dynamics within marriages and families.
Youth Leader Volunteer
Ira Baptist Church
Ira, VT
09.1997 - 09.2014
- Mentor youth and families facing difficulties
- Help youth process difficult emotions and stressors
- Create a safe and supportive environment
- Assist staff with providing multiple faith based programs and services.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Clarks Summit University
Clarks Summit, PA05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Bible - Local Church Ministries
Clarks Summit University
Clarks Summit, PA05.1995
Certification
- Certified SYMBIS Marriage Assessment Facilitator - 2020
- Domestic Violence Advocacy Program- Called to Peace Affiliated Advocate June 2020-present
- Certified Christian Trauma Care Provider Level 2 - July 2024
Timeline
Christian Counselor
Foundations Christian Counseling Services, Inc.
08.2020 - Current
School Bus Clinic Instructor
Department of Motor Vehicles (Contracted)
08.2006 - Current
School Bus Driver and Trainer
Student Transportation of America, Inc
08.2002 - Current
Youth Leader Volunteer
Ira Baptist Church
09.1997 - 09.2014
Lay Pastoral Counselor
Ira Baptist Church and Mission City Church
01.1997 - 08.2020
Master of Arts - Counseling
Clarks Summit University
Bachelor of Science - Bible - Local Church Ministries
Clarks Summit University
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