Jialing Zhu
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Compassionate counseling graduate student with experience in crisis intervention, clinical counseling, and community mental health. Skilled in suicide prevention, safety planning, and person-centered counseling, integrating trauma-informed, psychoeducational, and psychodynamic approaches. Experienced working with diverse populations, including seniors and LGBTQA+ clients, both in person and through digital platforms.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FindMe Program
Digital Crisis Intervention
08.2024 - Current
- Executed confidential online interventions for clients facing suicidal ideation, anxiety, and depression using FindMe platform.
- Facilitated real-time virtual support, encompassing risk assessments, emotional stabilization, and safety planning.
- Applied trauma-informed and person-centered methodologies in digital counseling to boost client engagement.
Crisis Intervention
Alachua County Crisis Center
Gainesville, Florida
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Responded to calls on the 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and Alachua County Crisis Hotline, providing immediate support for individuals experiencing suicidal ideation, self-harm, and acute mental health crises.
- Conducted suicide risk assessments, developed collaborative safety plans, and implemented de-escalation strategies.
- Collaborated with the Mobile Response Team (MRT) to provide on-site crisis intervention, risk evaluation, and referral to appropriate levels of care.
- Connected clients to community and mental health resources, ensuring continuity of support beyond the crisis.
Practicum & Internship Student
Alachua County Crisis Center
Gainesville, FL
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Provided ongoing counseling sessions under supervision, utilizing person-centered and humanistic approaches, while integrating psychoeducation, attachment theory, and psychoanalysis.
- Facilitated client insight and coping skills development through a supportive, collaborative therapeutic relationship.
- Created individualized treatment and safety plans addressing trauma, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal concerns.
- Maintained accurate documentation in line with agency, ethical, and legal standards.
Health Buddies
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Conducted weekly phone check-ins with seniors managing chronic illnesses, averaging three calls per week.
- Assessed clients’ mental health, medication adherence, and food safety to improve overall well-being.
- Provided resources and referrals to connect seniors with appropriate support services.
- Monitored progress in chronic disease management, ensuring timely interventions for identified concerns.
Research Assistant
Assistant Prof. Xinrui Mao
Beijing China
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Conducted research on emotion regulation in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder through interviews and surveys.
- Gathered and analyzed data from forty surveys to identify ten experimental subjects with varying OCD levels.
- Compiled findings into a comprehensive report on characteristics of emotion regulation in OCD patients.
Remote Counseling Assistant
Shine and Growth Private Practice
Nanjing China
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Utilized cloud-based tools and communication platforms (e.g., Google Drive, Zoom) to streamline workflow and maintain consistent remote support.
- Coordinated virtual meetings and consultations between the counselor and clients, ensuring smooth and confidential online interactions.
- Assisted with scheduling appointments, sending reminders, and maintaining communication with clients through digital platforms.
- Provided timely and accurate summaries of patient case notes, supporting efficient virtual sessions, and follow-ups.
- Managed patient records and documents remotely, ensuring secure and organized digital storage.
Pet Therapy Volunteer
Mary Kate Hanson Newberry
St. Petersburg, FL
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Participated in emotional support dog activities, empowering companion dogs to comfort patients with mental illness.
- Developed related digital therapy products with CBT as the core, supplemented by other therapies.
- Providing feedback on the therapy sessions to improve future visits and sharing any notable interactions or observations with the therapy team.
- Assisting in interactions between the therapy dog and individuals, promoting positive experiences and emotional connections.
Education
Master's Degree - Mental Health Counseling
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL12-2025
Specialist in Education - Mental Health Counseling
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL12-2025
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
The University of South Florida
Tampa, FL06.2023
Skills
- Counseling experience
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Fluency in English
- Fluency in Chinese
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Cultural sensitivity
- Organizational skills
- Empathy and compassion
- Active learning
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Crisis intervention
- Client counseling
- Risk assessment
- Trauma-informed practices
- Emotional stabilization
- Collaborative planning
- Resource connection
- Virtual support systems
- ASIST certified
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Affiliations
- Zhu, Jiangling, Research on the Characteristics of Emotion Regulation in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (Paper ID: ICEIPI_747),ACCEPTED by the 4th International Conference on Educational Innovation and Philosophical Inquiries (ICEIPI 2023).
Certification
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training- Dr.Shannonhouse
Accomplishments
- Winner of 20+ gold medals in national and international ballroom dance competitions.
- Volunteer providing mental health and wellness support to seniors managing chronic illnesses.
- Trained in crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and trauma-informed counseling at Alachua County Crisis Center.
Timeline
Crisis Intervention
Alachua County Crisis Center
01.2025 - 12.2025
Practicum & Internship Student
Alachua County Crisis Center
01.2025 - 12.2025
FindMe Program
Digital Crisis Intervention
08.2024 - Current
Health Buddies
University of South Florida
11.2022 - 08.2024
Research Assistant
Assistant Prof. Xinrui Mao
05.2022 - 11.2022
Remote Counseling Assistant
Shine and Growth Private Practice
01.2021 - 02.2022
Pet Therapy Volunteer
Mary Kate Hanson Newberry
10.2020 - 11.2021
Master's Degree - Mental Health Counseling
University of Florida
Specialist in Education - Mental Health Counseling
University of Florida
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
The University of South Florida
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