Julie Garczynski
Denver,CO
Summary
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and certified holistic health coach successful at helping students unravel physical, mental and emotional layers and develop strong coping skills for diverse scenarios. Sincere passion for leaving a positive impact on student lives while assisting them with success in their school and home life.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
A Nutritious Life, LLC
Denver, CO
01.2021 - Current
- Develop strategies to help clients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
- Created a 6 week Resilience program for middle school students to learn coping skills.
- Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
Clinician
Equinox Counseling And Wellness Center
Denver, CO
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Conducted individual, family and group therapy.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
- Facilitated support groups, fostering peer connections and promoting open communication among participants.
- Developed tailored treatment plans by utilizing various therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, and solution-focused therapy.
- Led trauma informed group yoga classes with students.
Therapist
Colorado Wellness Center For Girls
Wheat Ridge, CO
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Provided individual, family and group therapy sessions to middle and high school students.
- Counseled individuals, groups and families to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.
- Worked closely with families to educate them on mental health issues, facilitate open dialogue, and foster a supportive home environment for client recovery.
- Guided clients in development of skills, cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and dialectical behavior therapy.
- Promoted self-care practices by organizing wellness events such as stress-reduction workshops and yoga classes.
- Conducted psychoeducational presentations.
Yoga & Fitness Instructor
CorePower Yoga
Denver, CO
02.2007 - Current
- Created comprehensive yoga and fitness programs tailored to needs and goals of each individual.
- Private training with middle and high school age children.
- Stayed current with fitness trends and adjusted to needs and wants of class participants.
- Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
Adoption Counselor
Creative Adoptions And Adoptions By Heart
Denver, CO
07.2000 - 06.2018
- Facilitated home studies and application interviews fulfilling the adoption service plan for the families.
- Guided the family toward finalization and consummation of the adoption through support services.
- Taught adoptive family education workshops.
- Supervised post-placement and attended final adoption hearings.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
University of Colorado
Denver05.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI06.1992
Holistic Health Coach Certification
Institute For Integrative Nutrition
New York, NY08.2021
EMDR-T
Kase & Co.
Denver, CO06.2022
Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy
Sundara Yoga Therapy
Connecticut11.2019
Skills
- EMDR trained
- Trauma Healing
- CBT and DBT
- Conflict resolution between students
- Restorative justice circle and community building
- Mindfulness and breathwork
- Somatic therapy
- Trauma informed yoga therapy
anutritiouslife.net
Private practice for adolescents
Timeline
Clinician
Equinox Counseling And Wellness Center
07.2022 - 03.2023
Therapist
A Nutritious Life, LLC
01.2021 - Current
Therapist
Colorado Wellness Center For Girls
07.2020 - 07.2022
Yoga & Fitness Instructor
CorePower Yoga
02.2007 - Current
Adoption Counselor
Creative Adoptions And Adoptions By Heart
07.2000 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
University of Colorado
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Western Michigan University
Holistic Health Coach Certification
Institute For Integrative Nutrition
EMDR-T
Kase & Co.
Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy
Sundara Yoga Therapy