Kahley Gavin
Mental Health Counselor
Tinley Park,IL
Summary
I am an empathetic and energetic professional counselor with extensive experience providing guidance, support, and
psychological services to adults and children navigating various challenges. Skilled in crisis intervention, assessment, and
implementing evidence-based therapy techniques to help clients improve their quality of life and help individuals in my greater
community.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Child and Adolescent Therapist
The Link and Option Center
Hazel Crest, Illinois
01.2025 - Current
- Boosted client motivation for change by utilizing motivational interviewing techniques during individual therapy sessions.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Empowered adolescents to make positive life choices through psychoeducation on topics such as substance abuse prevention and healthy relationships.
- Maintained documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards, revising as necessary.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for adolescent clients.
- Applied psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in delivery of services to individuals and families to treat diagnosed emotional and mental disorders.
- Increased client engagement in therapy by incorporating creative and interactive techniques such as art, music, and roleplay.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to youth and adults as a part of the Living Room Program
Behavioral Health Clinician
Champaign
Champaign, IL
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Conducted individual counseling sessions to help clients address and manage their mental health concerns
- Developed and implemented treatment plans based on client's needs and goals
- Conducted assessments and evaluations to identify the client's mental health status and recommend appropriate interventions
- Provided crisis-intervention services, effectively de-escalating tense situations and connecting clients with appropriate resources
- Implemented creative therapeutic interventions tailored to the individual client's needs, promoting positive change and personal growth
- -Supported clients in overcoming personal challenges by employing evidence-based therapeutic techniques
- -Utilized CBT, DBT, and narrative therapy techniques to help clients achieve their individual goals
- Provided Psycho-education to clients on their current conditions and prescribed medications
Training Supervisor
Univeristy of Illinois Foundation
Champaign, IL
08.2020 - 04.2025
- Conducted training for over 200 incoming student-employees -Developed a training system to effectively train large classes -
- Gave daily personalized feedback to callers in order to improve job performance - Designed new training material during my first year in this position Evergreen Coaching and Counseling
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
University of Illinois | Champaign
Champaign, IL 08.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science -
University of Illinois | Champaign
Champaign, IL 08.2018 - 05.2022
Skills
Excellent customer service, Conflict resolution, Oral and written communication, Persistence, Communication skills,
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Child and Adolescent Therapist
The Link and Option Center
01.2025 - Current
Behavioral Health Clinician
Champaign
06.2023 - 10.2024
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
University of Illinois | Champaign
08.2022 - 05.2024
Training Supervisor
Univeristy of Illinois Foundation
08.2020 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Science -
University of Illinois | Champaign
08.2018 - 05.2022
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