Jamie Baston
Greenville,SC
Summary
At Spartanburg Area Mental Health, I excelled as a School Based Mental Health Therapist, adeptly employing cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to significantly reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. My advocacy ensured client access to vital resources, while my skills in grief and individual counseling fostered impactful family therapy sessions and suicide prevention efforts. Continuously expanding my expertise, I've become a confident and compassionate professional in mental health care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
School Based Mental Health Therapist
Spartanburg Area Mental Health
08.2007 - Current
- Reduced client symptoms of anxiety and depression with cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, mindfulness exercises, and psychodynamic approaches.
- Advocated for clients'' needs within the broader healthcare system when necessary to ensure access to appropriate resources or accommodations during the treatment process.
- Facilitated family therapy sessions to support communication, boundary setting, and healthy relationships among family members affected by mental health issues.
- Expanded professional knowledge through ongoing continuing education opportunities and participation in relevant workshops and conferences.
Education
Masters Of Social Work - Social Work
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05.2002
Bachelors Of Science - Psychology
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA05.1999
Skills
- Grief counseling
- Individual Counseling
- Suicide Prevention
- Self-Harm Prevention
Timeline
School Based Mental Health Therapist
Spartanburg Area Mental Health
08.2007 - Current
Masters Of Social Work - Social Work
Georgia State University
Bachelors Of Science - Psychology
Kennesaw State University