Kathryn Black
South Charleston
Summary
Empathic, motivated, ethical, and organized mental health therapist with strong leadership and relationship-building skills. Extensive history working with children and adolescents and is passionate about helping troubled youth. Multiple years experience with adults as well and with group and family therapy. Experience in a large variety of treatment settings, including: inpatient, outpatient, intensive outpatient, residential, private practice, community based. Well-rounded and respectful professional noted for ability to build rapport with clients and contribute positively to multidisciplinary teams. Eager to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
Damous Psychological Services
South Charleston
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted individual counseling sessions to address client mental health needs.
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies for daily stressors and challenges.
- Documented client interactions and treatment outcomes in electronic health records.
- Assisted in crisis intervention when needed to provide immediate support for clients in distress.
- Utilized evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support client progress.
Mental Health Counselor
Healthpath Care
Charleston
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Conducted individual counseling sessions to address client mental health needs.
- Utilized evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support client progress.
- Documented client interactions and treatment outcomes in electronic health records.
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies for daily stressors and challenges.
Mental Health Counselor
Harmony Transformations Care Network
Charleston
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted individual counseling sessions to address client mental health needs.
- Utilized evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support client progress.
- Documented client interactions and treatment outcomes in electronic health records.
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies for daily stressors and challenges.
Mental Health Counselor
Damous Psychological Services
South Charleston
10.2018 - 07.2024
- Conducted individual counseling sessions to address client mental health needs.
- Utilized evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support client progress.
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies for daily stressors and challenges.
- Documented progress notes.
Mental Health Counselor
Loughridge Counseling Services
Barboursville
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Conducted individual counseling sessions to address client mental health needs.
- Documented client interactions and treatment outcomes in electronic health records.
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies for daily stressors and challenges.
Mental Health Counselor
Highland Hospital
Charleston
09.2014 - 09.2018
- Conducted individual, group, and family counseling sessions
- Maintained detailed records of client progress in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Conducted intake interviews
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Crisis intervention
Education
Master of Education - Counseling And Human Development
Lindsey Wilson College
Ashland, KY 01.2009 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Ohio University
Ironton, OH 09.2000 - 06.2005
Fairland High School
Proctorville, OHSkills
Nationally Certified Counselor
Client Assessment
Crisis Intervention
Trained in Indicators of Child Abuse
Dependable
Excellent Time Management
Communication Skills
Certification
- Independently Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (LPC) in the state of West Virginia
- Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC)
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
Damous Psychological Services
01.2025 - Current
Mental Health Counselor
Healthpath Care
01.2025 - 10.2025
Mental Health Counselor
Harmony Transformations Care Network
08.2024 - 12.2024
Mental Health Counselor
Loughridge Counseling Services
01.2020 - 01.2023
Mental Health Counselor
Damous Psychological Services
10.2018 - 07.2024
Mental Health Counselor
Highland Hospital
09.2014 - 09.2018
Master of Education - Counseling And Human Development
Lindsey Wilson College
01.2009 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Ohio University
09.2000 - 06.2005
Fairland High School