Karly Nihal
Durham,New Hampshire
Summary
Dedicated to working with clients to develop self-compassion, acceptance, awareness and to foster growth and connection. Passionate about providing open space and opportunity for each person to be seen and accepted fully, as they are in the moment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
CLINICAL COUNSELING INTERN
Chase Home, Residential Center For At-Risk Youth
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted individual clinical counseling sessions with adolescent residents
- Designed and conducted weekly therapeutic groups for adolescent residents focused on developing emotional resiliency and self-compassion in a DBT skills format
- Provided crisis intervention and support for clients and their families
- Attended regular team meetings with therapists, families and mentors of clients
- Wrote treatment plans and ran treatment plan meetings for clients
- Input daily notes and generated reports using Apricot software
CLINICAL INTERN, Intensive Outpatient Program
Center For Eating Disorder Management
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted IOP group counseling sessions in Recovery and DBT skills groups
- Provided one-on-one daily “check-in” assessment to clients to assess eating disorder behaviors and state of mind
- Participated in weekly integrated care meeting to share insight and connect around well-being of shared clients
YOGA FOR RECOVERY TEACHER
Yoga In Action
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Taught trauma informed yoga to those in active recovery from addiction
- Engaged students in mindful awareness of breath and body
- Modified practices to meet students in their present experience
EDUCATOR AND ADVOCATE
Through These Doors, Domestic Violence Support
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Provided advocacy and safety planning for those seeking domestic violence services
- Developed and implemented youth prevention education programs, including presentations to students, faculty and community groups
- Coordinated and led youth groups for high school aged female and trans non-binary identifying students to raise awareness of interpersonal and relationship violence
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) TEACHER
Watertown School District
08.2008 - 06.2011
- Taught English as a Second Language courses to students newly arrived in the US
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Conducted evaluations, state mandated testing and administrative duties
- Supported students holistically to achieve academic success.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Naropa University
Boulder, CO05.2023
Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language
Simmons College
Boston, MA05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literacy
Simmons College
Boston, MA05.2006
Skills
- Compassionate Awareness
- Multicultural Competency
- Mindfulness Trained
- Communication Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Somatic Awareness
- Group Counseling
- Suicide Prevention
- Experience with DBT and ACT
Affiliations
- Clinical DreamWork Training for Counselors
- TBRI – Trust-Based Relational Intervention Training
- Cultural Awareness Training at the Department of Health and Human Services
- Safe Zone training from University of Southern Maine – LGBTQIA+ focus
Additional Information
- Meme Wheeler, LICSW, Executive Director, Chase Home, 603.436.2216, mwheeler@chasehome.org
- Dr. Lindsey Randol, Associate Professor of Counseling, Naropa University, 303.245.4861, lrandol@naropa.edu
- Sloane Franklin, LICSW, Clinical Therapist, LifeStance Health, 603.320.6034, sloane.franklin@gmail.com
Timeline
CLINICAL INTERN, Intensive Outpatient Program
Center For Eating Disorder Management
08.2022 - 12.2022
CLINICAL COUNSELING INTERN
Chase Home, Residential Center For At-Risk Youth
06.2022 - 05.2023
YOGA FOR RECOVERY TEACHER
Yoga In Action
01.2017 - 12.2018
EDUCATOR AND ADVOCATE
Through These Doors, Domestic Violence Support
01.2012 - 01.2015
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) TEACHER
Watertown School District
08.2008 - 06.2011
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Naropa University
Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language
Simmons College
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literacy
Simmons College
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