Kara Duncan
Cañon City,CO
Summary
Mental health professional specializing in group therapy and motivational interviewing. Proven expertise in case documentation and enhancing client self-insight. Dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for clients through effective therapeutic strategies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
MHCII
Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo
Pueblo, Colorado
09.2012 - Current
- Facilitated therapy sessions using evidence-based techniques to promote client well-being.
- Documented client progress and maintained accurate case records without exception.
- Educated clients on coping strategies and available mental health resources for improved outcomes.
- Conducted group therapy sessions covering coping skills, anger management, anxiety reduction, stress management, and relapse prevention.
- Observed client behavior patterns to identify mood or functioning level changes over time.
- Encouraged expression of feelings and discussion of life events to foster self-insight and relationship understanding.
Education
Cosmetology -
Colorado Beauty College
Cañon City, CO08-1996
Skills
- Evidence-based therapy
- Case documentation
- Group facilitation
- Conflict resolution
- Rapport building
- Motivational interviewing
- Clinical documentation
- Stress management strategies
- Anger management techniques
- First aid certification
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Interpersonal communication
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Professional demeanor
- Analytical thinking
- Emotional regulation techniques
- Multitasking ability
- Electronic medical records software
Timeline
MHCII
Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo
09.2012 - Current
Cosmetology -
Colorado Beauty College