Jayda Dudgeon
Danville,KY
Summary
Versatile mental health therapist known for employing effective therapeutic interventions and maintaining strong client relationships. Committed to fostering recovery and resilience through personalized care and ongoing professional development.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Helping Others Pursue Excellence
Lebanon, KY
03.2024 - Current
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments of clients' needs.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to facilitate therapeutic interventions and improve client outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and ensure holistic support for clients.
- Educated clients and families on coping strategies and resources to foster recovery outside sessions.
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.
- Established strong rapport with clients by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural sensitivity.
- Reduced client symptoms of anxiety and depression with cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, mindfulness exercises, and psychodynamic approaches.
- Increased patient access to mental health services by implementing teletherapy program tailored to remote populations.
- Led psychoeducational groups for both children and adults covering topics such as emotion regulation, communication skills development, relapse prevention strategies among others related to mental health improvement outcomes.
- Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
- Stayed current on mental health research to follow new developments and research in the mental health field.
- Managed a caseload of 27-32 clients per week.
Sales Associate
T.J. Maxx
Danville, KY
07.2017 - 05.2024
- Processed transactions accurately, managing a cash register and handling customer payments efficiently.
- Trained new associates on store policies, procedures, and best practices in customer engagement.
- Enhanced customer service by assisting shoppers with product selection and inquiries.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY12-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05-2022
Skills
- Evidence-based, psychotherapy techniques
- Individual and group counseling
- Adult, child and adolescent therapy
- Cognitive behavioral techniques
- Dialectical behavioral techniques
- Safety and risk assessments
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Time-management
- Clinical documentation
Certification
- Certified Social Worker, Kentucky Board of Social Work - October 2024-Current
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Helping Others Pursue Excellence
03.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
T.J. Maxx
07.2017 - 05.2024
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Eastern Kentucky University