Jason Willyerd
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Dynamic mental health professional, specializing in crisis intervention and suicide prevention. Proven ability to foster self-awareness and resilience in clients through effective anxiety reduction techniques and motivational interviewing. Committed to creating supportive environments that promote healing and personal growth. Proven track record in delivering comprehensive counseling services to diverse client populations. Adept at using evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address complex mental health issues. Known for collaborative approach, adaptability, and reliability in achieving positive client outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Private Practice Mental Health Counselor
Self Employed Services
04.2022 - Current
- Promoted self-awareness among clients by encouraging introspection while exploring thoughts, feelings, behaviors, values, beliefs systems within each session.
- Established a welcoming therapeutic environment that encouraged open communication between clients and counselor.
Psychological Associate
Corizon Health Services
12.2013 - 04.2022
- Managed suicide watches in Prison lockdown facility.
- Crisis intervention with violent prisoners
- Identified psychological, emotional or behavioral issues and diagnosed disorders using information obtained from evaluation techniques.
LAC Counselor
Sage Counseling Services
10.2011 - 12.2013
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Taught groups for clients who were adjudicated to required therapies.
Education
Ph.D. - Doctor of Behavioral Health
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12-2011
Master of Science - Professional Counseling
Ottawa University
Ottawa, KS03-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Ottawa University
Ottawa, KS08-2007
Skills
- Anxiety reduction techniques
- Self-esteem building
- Depression treatment
- Trauma certifications
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy certified
- Family therapy
- Couples counseling
- Suicide prevention
- Child and adolescent counseling
- Solution-focused brief therapy
- Grief and loss support
- Anger management
- Motivational interviewing
- Public speaking
- Crisis intervention
Accomplishments
- Owned and operated a successful private practice for 3 years in Mesa Az.
- Received advanced clinical training in treating PTSD and Trauma
- Recipient of the Non uniformed Employee of the year at Arizona State prisons.
Certification
- LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor
- ART Therapist trained (EMDR)
- Certification in Trauma therapy
Timeline
Private Practice Mental Health Counselor
Self Employed Services
04.2022 - Current
Psychological Associate
Corizon Health Services
12.2013 - 04.2022
LAC Counselor
Sage Counseling Services
10.2011 - 12.2013
Ph.D. - Doctor of Behavioral Health
Arizona State University
Master of Science - Professional Counseling
Ottawa University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Ottawa University
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