Jane Thornton
Mount Vernon,WA
Summary
Compassionate Counselor proficient in applying various methodology skills to facilitate client mental health. Diligent and resourceful professional with many years of hands-on experience diagnosing issues and delivering patient-centered healthcare. posses strong communication, crisis management, and therapeutic relationship-building skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
Private Practice/ Heart Rock Counseling
Mount Vernon, WA
09.2017 - Current
- I work with a variety of clients, with a variety of issues.
- Met with clients to understand individual needs and develop personalized counseling plans.
- My niche is adults with childhood trauma, using somatic therapies as well as parts work.
- Listened to personal stories, asked probing questions and offered knowledgeable advice for different situations.
- Specialize in ADHD and Autism, especially late diagnosis.
- Teach skills for anxiety and panic, offering healthy coping skills that can be used in times of stress or difficulty.
- Engaged clients in goal-setting and action planning to promote personal growth and positive life changes.
- Incorporated different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs.
- I create a safe, supportive environment for people who are not used to opening up vulnerably.
- Developed crisis intervention strategies for individuals facing difficult situations or events.
- Coached clients on how to manage emotions effectively while also teaching them how to recognize warning signs of distress before it becomes overwhelming.
- Maintained confidential client records and case notes in compliance with ethical standards and legal requirements.
Therapy Assistant
Victoria Heemstra, Private Practice
Seattle, WA
09.2006 - 06.2018
- Worked with an experienced therapist in a group setting addressing childhood trauma in adults.
- Conducted group counseling sessions on topics such as appropriate development, anger management, and conflict resolution.
- Created an atmosphere conducive to learning by developing a safe environment for clients to express themselves freely.
- Listened to personal stories, asked probing questions and offered knowledgeable advice for different situations.
- Participated in professional development activities related to counseling theory or practice.
- Organized workshops and seminars to promote positive relationships between faculty members and students.
- Created reports and other types of documentation, which often contained sensitive and confidential data.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and documentation of services provided.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
City University of Seattle
Seattle, WA06-2017
Skills
- Cultural Sensitivity
- LBGT inclusive and knowledgeable
- Therapeutic expertise
- Individual Counseling
- Flexible Schedule
- Trained in many therapeutic interventions
- Empathetic and connectable
continuous education
- I am passionate about continuing my education and earn many CEU's per month. I have done training in Internal Family Systems, Somatic Transformation, Anxiety, Suicidality, Record keeping, ADHD, Autism, Motivational Interviewing as well as multiple others.
Certification
- Corrective Parenting
- Somatic Transformation (6 years)
- ADHD
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
Private Practice/ Heart Rock Counseling
09.2017 - Current
Therapy Assistant
Victoria Heemstra, Private Practice
09.2006 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - Counseling
City University of Seattle
- Corrective Parenting
- Somatic Transformation (6 years)
- ADHD
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