Jessy Coulter
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Chico,CA
Summary
Compassionate and well-educated therapist offering 6 years of comprehensive experience providing counseling services to individuals, children, couples and families in non-profit, private practice, government and educational settings. Motivated to empower clients through development of CBT & DBT life enhancement skills, increased awareness of their mind-body connection and mindfulness-based coping strategies. Proficient in maintaining timely and accurate progress reports, treatment plans, termination and insurance reports. Experienced in support and advocacy of marginalized populations, including POC, LGBTQIA+ and persons living with personality disorders.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Steele Psychology Inc.
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Successfully delivered mental health & counseling services to CBT & DBT oriented clients, maintaining 20-25 weekly individual and group sessions focused on development of healthy relationships and improving capacities in emotional regulation and mindfulness skills.
- Continuously conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
- Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
- Completed professional trainings in DBT and RO DBT methods and interventions.
Marriage & Family Therapist Trainee
Stonewall Counseling Department
Chico, CA
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Successfully delivered culturally sensitive mental health & counseling services using CBT & DBT oriented methods, maintaining 10 weekly sessions with teens, adults, families and couples who identify with the LGBTQIA+ community.
- Encouraged individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for constructively confronting problems.
- Continual engagement with gender-inclusive trainings on gender identity and sexual orientation, as well as advocacy for LGBTQ+ community through support of local Pride events and volunteerism
Yoga Teacher & Assistant Studio Manager
Hot Yoga Club
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Planned, set up and led weekly Hot Fusion & Restorative yoga classes for beginner through advanced practitioners. Adapted and differentiated instruction for students and classroom forums to foster holistic growth.
- Instructed students in breathing, meditation and mind-body connection techniques to improve mental wellness as well as strength and flexibility.
- Successfully managed Karma Crew volunteers, including scheduling, training, SOPs and daily oversight, and assumed studio management duties in absence of manager.
Program Specialist III
Butte County Office of Education
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Served as hub of service and supports for children, families, service providers, and early care professionals to increase access to specialized social emotional and behavioral supports for young children through the mental health consultation approach.
- Worked alongside other professionals to outline and implement program plans and objectives. Established goals and created action plans to achieve goals.
- Created online professional development training program in response to COVID-19 for 20 credentialed early education professionals focusing on supporting childhood social emotional health
Family Coach
Family First Solutions
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Served as ABA oriented behavioral coach & consultant for recently diagnosed children and their families, facilitating 1 -2 hour behavioral coaching and family education sessions, up to 4 times a week.
- Successfully facilitated and recorded data from weekly client clinical trials and organized weekly data for progress evaluations and insurance service authorizations.
- Countered problematic behavior with healthy alternatives to enhance mental, emotional and physical wellness and increase family relationship satisfaction.
- Collaborated with social services, referral sources and other treatment professionals to meet patient care needs.
Staff Counselor & Clinical Administrative Lead
New Beginnings
11.2017 - 02.2019
- Successfully facilitated 6 weekly two-hour mandated therapy groups, as well as weekly sessions with individual clients, in 4 different mandated therapy programs (Anger Management, Men's & Women's Domestic Violence, Child Endangerment).
- Used cognitive behavior therapy methods to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Developed service plans to maintain intact families and improve family functioning, including risk assessment and legal eligibility.
- As Assistant to Clinical Director facilitated communication and workflow between clinical and administrative teams.
- Oversaw document intake and organization into EHR system.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology With MFT Emphasis
California Southern University
Chandler, AZ07.2022
Skills
- Clinical Interventions (CBT, DBT, RO DBT, ABA)
- Intakes, Assessments & Patient Histories
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Mindfulness based interventions (DBT/Zen, meditation, yoga)
- Individual & Family Advocacy
- Therapist Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Administrative Support
Work Availability
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Quote
The thing that I have learned is that vulnerability is at the center of fear and shame, but it is also at the center of joy and gratitude and love and belonging.
Brené Brown
Additional Information
Recent yoga workshop I facilitated: https://www.facebook.com/events/216064257740999/?ref=newsfeed
Recent yoga teacher profile: https://www.facebook.com/ChicoHotYoga/photos/pb.100040319605355.-2207520000./10157879367171161/?type=3
Timeline
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Steele Psychology Inc.
12.2021 - 05.2023
Yoga Teacher & Assistant Studio Manager
Hot Yoga Club
05.2021 - 03.2022
Marriage & Family Therapist Trainee
Stonewall Counseling Department
05.2021 - 12.2021
Program Specialist III
Butte County Office of Education
11.2019 - 05.2021
Family Coach
Family First Solutions
02.2019 - 09.2019
Staff Counselor & Clinical Administrative Lead
New Beginnings
11.2017 - 02.2019
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology With MFT Emphasis
California Southern University