Katherine Ruttenbur
Connect Counseling Center
Gallatin,TN
4
years of professional experience
Compassionate, trauma-informed mental health therapist experienced in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Skilled in Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), Brainspotting, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Passionate about creating a supportive therapeutic environment where clients can process emotions, navigate life challenges, and develop healthy coping skills.
Work History
Associate Licensed Professional Counselor
1 Year 1 Month- Provide individual counseling to children, adolescents, and adults.
- Utilize Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), Brainspotting, CBT, and trauma-informed interventions.
- Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Support clients with anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, behavioral concerns, and life transitions.
- Facilitate parent consultations and collaborate with families to support treatment goals.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in ongoing clinical supervision.
Counselor
2 Years 2 Months- Provided individual counseling to children, adolescents, and adults.
- Utilized evidence-based and creative therapeutic interventions.
- Conducted assessments and developed individualized treatment plans.
- Supported clients with anxiety, emotional regulation, trauma, and life transitions.
- Maintained clinical documentation and collaborated with families to support treatment goals.
Second and Third Grade (After Care) Teacher
9 Months- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Education
M.Ed. - Mental Health Counseling
- Chi Sigma Iota Member 2022-2023
- Magna cum laude graduate
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
- Cum laude graduate
Skills
Anxiety management
Self-esteem building
Child and adolescent counseling
Life transitions
Family therapy
Anger management
Autism spectrum support
Multicultural competence
Treatment Planning
Volunteering Experience
Junior Service League of Gallatin (JSL)
- Past member of the Junior Service League of Gallatin, providing volunteerism through local organizations in Gallatin.
Volunteer Ministry Center (VMC)
- Crowdfunded to raise money for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Alive Hospice
- Assisted Advancement Manager with event execution.
Timeline
Associate Licensed Professional Counselor
Connect Counseling Center
10.2025 - CurrentRead More
Counselor
Matters Of The Heart Counseling
08.2023 - 10.2025Read More
Second and Third Grade (After Care) Teacher
Children Are People
08.2022 - 05.2023Read More
Lindsey Wilson College
M.Ed. from Mental Health Counseling
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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
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