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Josh Freeman

Columbia,SC

Summary

Dedicated, compassionate and holistic Licensed professional counselor (LPC) with ten years of experience in private practice, couples and relationship counseling, substance use (OPI/MAT) and social-service settings. Former leader of psycho-educational groups focusing on parenting, relationships and interpersonal communication and develop. Well versed in academic and teacher mentality, and therapeutic practices center on daily normalcy and combating stressors that deregulate individuals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Professional Counselor

Self-employeed
05.2023 - Current
  • Managed caseload of diverse clients, tailoring interventions to meet their unique needs and goals.
  • Enhanced client well-being by utilizing evidence-based therapy techniques and individualized treatment plans.
  • Conducted thorough assessments to identify client strengths, weaknesses, and areas requiring intervention or support.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering a supportive and safe environment for self-exploration and growth.

Licensed Professional Counselor Intern

Wellness Counseling Services
03.2021 - 05.2023
  • Applied variety of psychological and counseling methods and techniques in screening, assessment, and evaluation of clients.
  • Assessed client behavior, moods and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Assisted clients in setting realistic goals for personal growth while tracking progress throughout the theraputic process.

Counselor Intern

Stewart Behavioral Services
01.2019 - 07.2019
  • Used Cognitive-Behavior Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to assist clients in recognizing, processing, and coping with stressors
  • Conducted individual, couple, and family therapy sessions for families and children
  • Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing and grounding techniques, and other coping skills to clients
  • Completed full biopsychosocial assessments to determine best courses of actions

Counselor

Crossroads Treatment Centers
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Completed assessments of intake patients and developed treatment plans with patients
  • Counseled and case managed a fifty to eighty patient caseload
  • Collected urine samples to test for substance use
  • Facilitated group and individual therapy in an outpatient setting

Human Service Specialist II

South Carolina Department of Social Services
01.2016 - 05.2017
  • Assessed child safety and determine the need of families
  • Created, developed and implemented safety and treatment plans to ensure or create a safe environment for children
  • Interviewed children, members of their families, medical personnel and law enforcement to gain valuable information for each case
  • Remained objective in the handling of each case, especially when children and their families were in high-stress situations

Clinical Therapist Intern

Wellpath Recovery Solutions
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Advocated for program residents in SVPTP program, outlining cases and needs to program executives
  • Prepared and co-lead cognitive-behavioral therapy groups for residents
  • Developed open rapport with residents, encourage participation, and emotional expression
  • Provide a space safe for residents to disclose about their offending

Education

Master of Arts - Counseling

Webster University
Columbia, SC
03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Francis Marion University
Florence, SC
05-2015

Skills

  • Multicultural competence
  • Therapy Notes trained
  • Simple Practice trained
  • Microsoft Word trained
  • PowerPoint trained
  • Spiritualist
  • Classically-trained musician
  • Level I French proficiency

Certification


  • Former Certified Child Protective Services Worker
  • Former Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Former Narcan Trainer Certified
  • CPR/First Aid Certified
  • Psychology First Aid Certified
  • Safe Sleep Certified

Timeline

Licensed Professional Counselor

Self-employeed
05.2023 - Current

Licensed Professional Counselor Intern

Wellness Counseling Services
03.2021 - 05.2023

Clinical Therapist Intern

Wellpath Recovery Solutions
08.2019 - 03.2020

Counselor Intern

Stewart Behavioral Services
01.2019 - 07.2019

Counselor

Crossroads Treatment Centers
01.2018 - 01.2019

Human Service Specialist II

South Carolina Department of Social Services
01.2016 - 05.2017

Master of Arts - Counseling

Webster University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Francis Marion University

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