Trauma-informed Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern specializing in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, and substance use disorders. Trained in EMDR and skilled in helping clients process distressing memories, reduce reactivity, and develop adaptive coping strategies. Experienced in both individual and group settings, with a strong focus on creating safety, engagement, and lasting emotional change.
Work History
Mental Health Counselor Intern
Cornerstone Counselig of Palm Beach
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
11.2025 - Current
Conducted individual and group counseling sessions to support clients' mental health needs.
Assisted in developing treatment plans tailored to clients' unique challenges and goals.
Utilized evidence-based therapeutic techniques to facilitate client engagement and self-discovery.
Maintained thorough documentation of client interactions and progress notes, adhering to legal requirements and confidentiality standards.
Supported crisis intervention efforts, providing immediate assistance to at-risk clients.
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
The Palms Recovery
Palm Springs, FL
11.2025 - Current
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive client care and support.
Documented client progress and therapy outcomes in compliance with ethical guidelines.
Facilitated structured psychoeducational and process groups for individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders
Led groups on topics including relapse prevention, triggers, coping skills, emotional regulation, trauma, and cognitive distortions
Utilized evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Education
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05-2019
Skills
Motivational interviewing
Multicultural competence
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Child and adolescent counseling
Grief and loss support
Substance abuse counseling
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Accomplishments
Made honors for undergraduate and masters levels
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor Intern
Cornerstone Counselig of Palm Beach
11.2025 - Current
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
The Palms Recovery
11.2025 - Current
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Liberty University
Summa cum laude 3.93 GPA
Made honor societies for both undergraduate and master level in school.