Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Jessica Godfrey

Godley,TX
Jessica Godfrey

Summary

Compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive experience at The Fountains Counseling Center, specializing in EMDR therapy and crisis intervention. Proven ability to develop effective treatment plans and foster interdisciplinary collaboration, enhancing client outcomes. Committed to empowering clients through trauma-informed care and innovative expressive arts strategies.

Overview

4
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

The Fountains Counseling Center
Crowley, TX

Licensed Professional Counselor
08.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Established a trusting atmosphere that empowered clients to freely discuss feelings and experiences.
  • Developed treatment plans and goals in collaboration with clients.
  • Facilitated client development of problem-solving strategies and methods for emotional regulation.
  • Ensured accuracy of clinical records in compliance with state regulations and agency guidelines.
  • Engaged in continuous professional development to stay informed about the latest counseling techniques and theories.
  • Provided supervision and mentorship to a junior counselor and a counseling intern.
  • Administered crisis intervention support to clients dealing with acute mental health situations.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers, social workers, and educational professionals to coordinate client care.
  • Promoted enhancement of relevant skills for resolution of specific concerns.
  • Implemented EMDR and Expressive Arts strategies with supplementary tools to improve client care outcomes.
  • Provided counseling for Human Trafficking victims, and the professionals who conducted rescues.

The Art Station
Ft Worth , Texas

Counselor-in-Training
08.2021 - 07.2022

Job overview

  • Maintained accurate records of client progress notes and updates in electronic database system.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings and provided feedback based on observations of client behavior.
  • Utilized creative interventions such as art therapy and play therapy during sessions with clients.
  • Provided individual, family, and group counseling to clients.
  • Implemented behavioral modification techniques when working with clients who displayed challenging behaviors.
  • Assisted clients with developing relevant skills to improve functionality in social, educational and vocational situations.

Education

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Master of Science from Clinical Mental Health Counseling
08-2022

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX

Bachelor of Science from Psychology
05-2015

Skills

  • EMDR therapy
  • Crisis intervention
  • Trauma-focused
  • Clinical treatment planning
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) therapist
  • Behavioral modification
  • Clinical documentation
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Expressive arts therapy
  • Emotional support strategies
  • Grief counseling
  • Trauma-informed training

Certification

Compassion Works EMDR Trained Therapist July 15, 2023

Grief Certification April 13-14, 2023

EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist April 1, 2025

Scaling Up: EMDR Therapy Protocols for Early Intervention & Ongoing

Traumatic Stress November 3-4, 2023

Timeline

Licensed Professional Counselor

The Fountains Counseling Center
08.2022 - Current

Counselor-in-Training

The Art Station
08.2021 - 07.2022

Tarleton State University

Master of Science from Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Tarleton State University

Bachelor of Science from Psychology