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Katherine Gillette

La Belle,MO

Summary

Compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor with a strong work ethic and extensive experience woking with all ages of clients from child to retired individuals. Skilled in developing individualized treatment plans and utilizing diverse therapeutic techniques. Committed to fostering trust and understanding, I excel in both client engagement and documentation, ensuring ethical standards are consistently met.

Diligent therapist with solid foundation in providing compassionate counseling services. Proven track record of guiding clients through emotional challenges and fostering personal growth. Demonstrated ability in empathetic communication and effective therapeutic techniques.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Professional Counselor

Self-employed
02.2015 - Current
  • I provide a safe place with nonjudgmental and compassionate atmosphere to build trust and enhance therapeutic relationships.
  • I develop individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
  • I use a variety of therapeutic techniques to best suit the individual needs of each client.
  • I maintain accurate and timely documentation, adhering to ethical standards and guidelines for professional practice.

Program Coordinator

North Range Behavioral Health Crisis Stabilization
03.2016 - 07.2019
  • Worked with psychiatrist, therapists, and staff to coordinate care of mental health and detox clients
  • Reviewed with insurance companies and Medicaid for payment approval
  • Supported and provided supervision for therapists. Provided assistance and encouragement for support staff.
  • Coordinated with hospital liaison to set up outpatient appointments.
  • Audited charts and worked with therapists to increase therapist's awareness of the importance of paying attention to details to help eliminate mistakes.

Float Pool Therapist

North Range Behavioral Health Crisis Stabilization
02.2014 - 03.2016
  • Individual 1:1 sessions, Group Therapy.
  • Intakes and Discharges
  • Chart Auditing
  • Orienting and teaching new therapists

Mental Health Internships

Various Internship Sites
01.2014 - 05.2014
  • Vineyard Church - Ft Collins, CO, 01/2014- 02/2015
  • Veteran's Administration VA - Cheyenne, WY. 05/2014- 07/2014
  • North Range Behavioral Health Acute Treatment Unit - Greeley, CO. 07/2014 - 02/2014
  • Preceptorship Equine Therapy, - Loveland, CO. 03/2014- 11/2014

North Colorado Medical Center Behavioral Health

Banner Health
09.2005 - 05.2010
  • Taught education groups on coping strategies, communication skills and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills.
  • Coordinated with schools weekly about student's progress while attending program.
  • Worked with a team to provide different types of counseling.
  • Developed and created a fifty-page parenting manuel.
  • Taught weekly parenting classes

Teacher/ Program Coordinator

Park R-3 School District
08.1996 - 06.2005
  • Developed a pilot program for a self-contained classroom for "at risk" high school students.
  • Continued to build program from eight students to a capped program of fifteen students
  • Expanded program to include a separate middle school program

Teacher/Interpreter

Park R-3 School District
08.1992 - 06.1996
  • Resource room teacher for hearing impaired student.
  • Interpreter in regular classrooms and extra-curricular activities.
  • Educated staff on working with the hearing impaired in the regular classroom

Teacher

North Dakota School for the Deaf
09.1978 - 05.1981

Classroom teacher for multi-aged, deaf, and multiply handicapped students

Education

No Degree - Certified Equine Therapist

Gestalt Equine Institute of The Rockies
Boulder, CO
11-2019

Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling

Colorado Christian University
Loveland, CO
12-2014

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Deaf Education

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO.
05-1978

Skills

  • I am a lifelong learner and believe in challenging myself to consistently increase my existing knowledge of different therapy techniques, and learn more about therapeutic techniques I have not explored
  • I have a very strong work ethic and will do what needs to be done to help the client
  • I have life experience that has taught me to listen with compassion and understanding without judgment
  • I know that it is best to slow things down I have learned through working with horses and nature that often what clients say is not what they are feeling It is vital to pay attention to non-verbal and body language

Certification

  • Certified Gestalt Equine Therapist.
  • Certified in Level One PACT Couples Therapy.


Interests

I am an outdoor girl We have been blessed to live on acreage where we are surrounded by nature and animals, especially the horses

I also love baking, reading, and getting creative with various art techniques

Timeline

Program Coordinator

North Range Behavioral Health Crisis Stabilization
03.2016 - 07.2019

Licensed Professional Counselor

Self-employed
02.2015 - Current

Float Pool Therapist

North Range Behavioral Health Crisis Stabilization
02.2014 - 03.2016

Mental Health Internships

Various Internship Sites
01.2014 - 05.2014

North Colorado Medical Center Behavioral Health

Banner Health
09.2005 - 05.2010

Teacher/ Program Coordinator

Park R-3 School District
08.1996 - 06.2005

Teacher/Interpreter

Park R-3 School District
08.1992 - 06.1996

Teacher

North Dakota School for the Deaf
09.1978 - 05.1981

No Degree - Certified Equine Therapist

Gestalt Equine Institute of The Rockies

Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling

Colorado Christian University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Deaf Education

University of Northern Colorado
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