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Joe Kolo

Joe Kolo

Oklahoma City

Summary

Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate with a calm, engaging presence and a natural ability to connect with others. Known for being a thoughtful listener and clear communicator, I create a safe space where individuals and families can feel at ease, understood, supported, and empowered. My patient and compassionate demeanor allows me to build meaningful, professional relationships with clients and coworkers. My goal is to walk alongside my clients on their therapy journey, helping them realize and manifest the power within so that they can find hope, joy, and lasting peace.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPC Candidate

Spring Eternal Behavioral Health
08.2024 - Current
  • Sharpen therapy skills by responding to feedback in weekly supervision meetings, engaging in continued education opportunities, and consulting with other professionals.
  • Utilize evidence-based and client-centered interventions, including CBT and DBT techniques.
  • Employ conscientious evaluations of clients' diagnoses and treatment plans to provide best practice.
  • Maintain and preserve up-to-date therapy notes and assessments to adhere to privacy and ethical policies.

Functional Family Therapist

Spring Eternal Behavioral Health
01.2023 - Current
  • Implement evidence-based Functional Family Therapy services with youth and families to assess relational dynamics within the family, encourage the family to see problem behaviors differently, and provide behavior change interventions to reduce risk factors and foster positive outcomes.
  • Attend weekly staffings to consult with team members about current cases and discuss ways to best serve the clients.
  • Regularly communicate with case workers/probation officers to provide monthly updates and court reports.
  • Facilitate therapy access for the family by providing a flexible schedule and offering home-based services.
  • Accurately record and maintain therapy notes, assessments, court reports, and discharges to adhere to ethical guidelines.

LPC Intern

Spring Eternal Behavioral Health
07.2022 - 10.2023
  • Acquired further knowledge in the field of counseling by participating in live observations with other professionals, engaging with training material, and collaborating with peers and supervisors during weekly staffings.
  • Provided individual and group therapy sessions while maintaining a solution-focused therapy approach and interventions from CBT and DBT.
  • Conducted thorough assessments during intake to identify clients' needs and offer appropriate interventions to in hopes to foster positive treatment outcomes.

Education

Counseling - LPC

Mid-America Christian University
Oklahoma City, OK
02-2024

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Mid-America Christian University
Oklahoma City, OK
12-2020

Associate of Science -

Frank Phillips College
Borger, TX
05-2017

Skills

  • Patient and calm in stressful situations
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in handling multiple tasks
  • Receptive to feedback and constructive criticism
  • Dependable when working with a team or group
  • Conscientious and thoughtful of details

Certification

EMDR Certification through Evergreen Certifications - Currently participating in training through PESI

Timeline

LPC Candidate

Spring Eternal Behavioral Health
08.2024 - Current

Functional Family Therapist

Spring Eternal Behavioral Health
01.2023 - Current

LPC Intern

Spring Eternal Behavioral Health
07.2022 - 10.2023

Counseling - LPC

Mid-America Christian University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Mid-America Christian University

Associate of Science -

Frank Phillips College

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