Compassionate, licensed professional counselor with 15+ years' experience supporting adolescents and adults in diverse settings including public education, private practice, and hospital crisis intervention. Proven expertise in psychological evaluations, suicide prevention, special education counseling, and clinical supervision. Skilled in cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapies with a strong foundation in ethical practice and collaboration.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Counselor
Lewisville Independent School District
08.2007 - Current
Develop individual education plans (IEP) for behavioral and emotional development.
Conduct counseling evaluations to determine if a student qualifies for special education counseling.
Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
Document progress notes using a web-based, special education data management system.
Crisis interventions when severe mental health or behavioral issues arise.
Collaboration with teachers, administrators, parents, and therapists and community-based services.
Effectively manage caseloads of 30+ students across two high school campuses.
Support general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies for students.
Coach and observe teachers to improve their social/emotional skills.
Established strong rapport with families through open communication lines, bolstering trust between home and school environments.
Evaluated student progress regularly using appropriate assessment tools, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly for optimal results.
Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to inform intervention strategies, resulting in improved academic performance for struggling learners.
Developed behavioral intervention plans to reduce challenging behaviors and promote positive interactions among peers.
Supported general education teachers and administrators in implementing strategies to meet needs of students with IEPs.
Pre-surgical Psychological Evaluator
PsyClear, LLC
07.2020 - Current
Perform patient mental health evaluations to identify and determine overall psychological readiness for surgery
Established strong relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication throughout the evaluation process.
LPC-Supervisor
Private Practice
Carrollton, TX
01.2013 - Current
Provide supervision to LPC-associates as specified by the Texas State Board of Professional Counselors' rules and regulations.
Conduct regular supervision sessions, reviewing case notes, and providing feedback on clinical practices to ensure adherence to ethical and legal standards.
Supervise from both educational and clinical perspectives, utilizing a variety of theories
Guide associates in the development of their own professional identity by training and advising them on diagnosing and conceptualizing cases.
Crisis Interventionist/Mobile Assessor
University Behavioral Health Hospital
Denton, TX
08.2009 - 08.2014
Crisis intervention in hospital settings due to severe mental health, behavioral issues or substance abuse.
Performed psychological assessment to determine appropriate level of care.
Consultation with physician with recommendations of appropriate level of care (inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, or community referrals) and initiate and manage pre-certification of insurance and memorandum of transfer as needed to streamline care from current setting to specialized inpatient mental health facility.
Private Practice
Bent Tree Counseling Center
Dallas, TX
08.2005 - 05.2007
Provided individual therapy for adults, children, and adolescents.
Determined appropriate treatment modalities and formulated treatment plans.
Executed marketing and public relations tasks.
Assessed processes and procedures to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Developed strong working relationships with both front office and back-office staff.
Collaborated effectively with staff to improve process flow and enhance efficiency.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
Amberton University
Dallas, United States
05.2001 -
Bachelor's Degree Applied Arts & Sciences -
University of North Texas
Denton, TX
05.2001 -
Credentials
Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor- Texas #19790
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor-Texas-#11908