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Iyanla Louissaint

Chicago,IL

Summary

Focused Mental Health Professional skilled in delivering caring and compassionate support to address mental health issues. Well-versed in leading both one-on-one and group counseling sessions to improve client well-being and coping skills development. 2-year history of advocating for clients to obtain resources and enhance support networks. Adept at optimizing program operations to maximize support.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Delta-t Group
09.2022 - Current
  • 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 proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

Mental Health Caseworker

Carolina Therapeutic Services
08.2022 - Current
  • Offered supportive counseling and crisis intervention to individuals in crisis.
  • Collaborated with mental health professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
  • Maintained client records to document assessment, treatment plans and progress.
  • Worked with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Education

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Chicago, IL
06.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC
05.2022

Skills

  • Records Management
  • Behavioral Disorders
  • Substance Abuse
  • Case Management
  • Confidential Records
  • Trauma Informed Care Framework
  • Patient Health Education
  • Discussion Facilitation
  • Patient Support
  • Recovery and Rehabilitation
  • Treatment Planning

Affiliations

  • American Psychological Association Member

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Delta-t Group
09.2022 - Current

Mental Health Caseworker

Carolina Therapeutic Services
08.2022 - Current

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

North Carolina A & T State University
Iyanla Louissaint