
Compassionate and dependable mental health professional with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with an emphasis in Clinical Counseling and current graduate training in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Experienced providing direct emotional and behavioral support, developing trusting client relationships, assessing individual needs, and helping clients build coping skills, emotional regulation, and greater independence. Background includes working with adolescents experiencing mental health, behavioral, relational, and life challenges in a structured residential setting, along with extensive experience in individualized client care and wellness planning. Trained in trauma-informed care, DBT skills, and Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI). Strong communication, documentation, organization, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills, with a compassionate and practical approach to helping clients identify goals, access appropriate resources, and improve overall well-being.