Javonna Hamilton
Dallas
Summary
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Texas | License #90367
Associate License Issued: 11/08/2022 | Full License Issued: 08/13/2024
Passionate about fostering trust and providing a safe haven for individuals to conquer personal challenges, evolve, and embrace their authentic selves. Deeply devoted to holistic wellness and driven by exploring the intricate connections between the mind, body, and spirit. My goal is to help clients identify root causes of their struggles using an eclectic approach, including Client-Centered Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Specialties include trauma and resentment, attachment, and Christian counseling. Dedicated to empowering clients on their transformative journey toward healing and self-discovery.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
Ellie Mental Health
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Provided trauma-informed therapy to adults experiencing PTSD, anxiety, and depression, using a compassionate, client-centered approach while upholding the highest ethical and professional standards.
- Offered Christian counseling for clients seeking spiritual integration, supporting healing through faith-based exploration and reflective practices.
- Took a holistic view of wellness, addressing the mind-body-spirit connection through mindfulness, psychoeducation, and values-driven goal setting.
Therapist
Next Steps Worldwide
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Provided individual, group, and family counseling to support clients in increasing self-awareness, navigating crises, and developing effective coping and action plans.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team—including dietitians, psychologists, and therapists—to deliver holistic care tailored to clients with complex mental health and wellness needs.
- Engaged families in the therapeutic process through psychoeducation, open communication strategies, and tools to create a supportive and healing home environment.
Hotline Advocate
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
10.2020 - 02.2023
- Provided emotional support and Trauma-informed crisis intervention to 6,000+ survivors of abuse.
- Created personalized safety plans to help contacts lower their risk of being hurt by their partner.
- Developed emotional and mental self-care coping strategies that matched survivor's needs and provided referrals to local, state, and national resources.
Practicum Intern
The University Of Texas At Austin
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Provided support, stress management, and problem-solving assistance to a case-load of 70 students.
- Reviewed disability documentation to determine eligibility for accommodations and coordinated program referrals for community-based resources.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
Teaching Assistant
The University Of Texas At Austin
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Advised 140+ students on crucial academic decisions such as choosing a major and thinking of career interests by discussing and identifying their interests and strengths.
- Designed and implemented engaging classroom activities, resulting in higher student interest and motivation.
- Provided one-on-one and group sessions for students, leading to increased understanding and improved grades.
Study Abroad Teaching Assistant
The University Of Texas At Austin
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Oversaw class of up to 100 students in Austin, TX, provided lectures and workshops in preparation for studying abroad and accompanied them to Cape Town, South Africa.
- Worked with individual students to provide personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
Graduate Assistant
Fearless Leadership Institute
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Liaised between faculty and students to answer questions and optimize faculty time.
- Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student field-trip retreats, team-work community service projects, and facilitated group sessions.
- Created business solicitation letters and corresponded with various businesses including Facebook, Google, Bumble, and Apple for professional development events.
Mental Wellness Intern
Philisa Abafazi Bethu
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Designed and facilitated skill-building workshops for women and children in the township who had experienced drugs, abuse, and economic challenges.
- Revamped marketing strategies and developed proposal to increase capacity-building strategies for the organization's Women's Group, After School Program, and Search and Rescue Program.
- Created PSA video for the water crisis that addressed an ethical dilemma between tourism and conserving water to prevent Day Zero.
Research Intern
CRIOLA
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Immersed in Brazilian culture through service learning, fostering cross-cultural understanding and engagement with diverse communities.
- Conducted in-depth interviews with Afro-Brazilian women and authored a 15-page ethnographic research paper exploring the social and political challenges faced by Black women in Brazil.
- Produced a promotional video for Afrolaje, a local cultural dance group, to support community visibility and increase public engagement.
Peer Mentor
The University Of Texas At Austin
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Facilitated the integration of 17 new students into the campus community through mentorship program and social events.
- Led weekly group sessions for mentees focused on various topics such as time management, study skills, and stress reduction techniques.
- Connected mentees with academic resources such as tutoring services or workshops when needed to improve performance levels.
Education
Master of Education - Counseling
The University of Texas At Austin
05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Texas At Austin
05.2018
Skills
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Trauma Therapy
- Abuse Counseling
- Attachment Theory
- Christian Counseling
- Treatment Planning
- Mind-Body Integration
- Crisis Intervention
- Psychoeducation
- Client Relations
- Flexibility and Adaptability
Timeline
Therapist
Ellie Mental Health
08.2024 - 07.2025
Therapist
Next Steps Worldwide
02.2023 - 07.2024
Hotline Advocate
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
10.2020 - 02.2023
Practicum Intern
The University Of Texas At Austin
01.2019 - 12.2019
Study Abroad Teaching Assistant
The University Of Texas At Austin
01.2019 - 07.2019
Teaching Assistant
The University Of Texas At Austin
08.2018 - 12.2019
Graduate Assistant
Fearless Leadership Institute
08.2018 - 12.2018
Mental Wellness Intern
Philisa Abafazi Bethu
05.2018 - 07.2018
Research Intern
CRIOLA
05.2016 - 07.2016
Peer Mentor
The University Of Texas At Austin
08.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Texas At Austin
Master of Education - Counseling
The University of Texas At Austin
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