JOAN KANE-COLEMAN
Shoreview,MN
Summary
Caring psychotherapist with 8 years of experience helping clients with social and emotional issues develop techniques to deal with daily challenges. Expert at teaching others to tackle problems constructively through behavior modification. Flexible clinician comfortable administering individual or group therapy sessions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Psychotherapist
Nystrom And Associates
08.2017 - Current
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
- Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques, and reiki to patients and families.
- Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Delivered mental health support for female patients suffering from post-partum depression and generalized anxiety disorder.
- Provided crisis support and emergency care for patients.
- Advocated for placement of patients into community-based treatment settings.
- Assisted clients to better understand roles as parents, focusing on developing skills to nurture and guide children.
- Counseled individuals, groups and families to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.
- Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
- Collected information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques and other assessment methods.
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
- Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
- Offered perspective on effectiveness of treatments concerning conditions such as depression and anxiety.
- Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
- Leverages excellent oral and written communication skills to interact professionally with staff and clients.
- Helped clients obtain outside specialist services by coordinating referrals and advising on options.
- Offered specific advice to help clients work through educational or occupational issues.
- Identified indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior or maladjustment through direct observation.
- Trained in techniques, Polyvagal therapy, stress reduction therapy , CBT, CBT-I Sand Tray and play and art therapy to improve outcomes.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Mounds View School District
03.2005 - 08.2017
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Therapy Intern
Arden Woods Psychological Services
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to promote awareness and growth.
- Assessed client needs
- Built trust and rapport with compassionate approach.
- Built and maintained therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive and empowering client environments.
- Maintained client confidentiality to protect patient privacy.
- Documented therapeutic goals and client progress.
- Completed 900-hour internship working with adults, couples and adolescents
counselor
08.2012 - 01.2016
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Arranged and facilitated therapy sessions for individuals, couples, and families.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Assessed clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Bethel University
St Paul, MN2017
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Bethel University
St Paul, MN2014
Skills
- Client Goal Planning
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Mental Health Support
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Case Documentation
- Tracking Client Progress
- Patient Documentation
- Extensive training in experiential therapies
- Motivational Interviewing
- Mood Disorders
- Treatment Planning
- Suicide Intervention
- Group Counseling
- Creative Thinking
- Relaxation Techniques
- Expressive Arts Therapy
- Cognitive Behavior Practices
- Breathing Techniques
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Developing Relationships
- Confidential Records Management
Certification
LPCC licensure received October 2019 Passed NCMHCE exam September 2017 Advanced CBT trained, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. CBT-I trained. Polyvagal therapy trained.
Hobbies
When I am not working I enjoy cooking, gardening, kayaking, camping ,and traveling with my husband.
Timeline
Licensed Psychotherapist
Nystrom And Associates
08.2017 - Current
Therapy Intern
Arden Woods Psychological Services
08.2016 - 05.2017
counselor
08.2012 - 01.2016
Special Education Paraprofessional
Mounds View School District
03.2005 - 08.2017
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Bethel University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Bethel University
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