Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
Software
Certification
Interests
Timeline

Kathryn Esslinger

Anita
Minneapolis,MN

Summary

I used and applied ongoing abilities with doing intake assessments with new clients to help determine the areas of their needs behaviorally in relation to varied aspects of psychological and mental deficits they had developed in relation to their living environments.

I conducted daily group sessions working with the clients to review their progress towards change and growth from what had been some quite negative and emotionally painful behaviors and choices of companions and activities. This was successful at times in achieving some positive energy, but this greatly varied.

I worked to connect the clients with other community resources that might be relevant as well to their specific issues.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Counselor

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc
06.2002 - 06.2009
  • Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage positive change in clients'' lives.
  • Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.

Counselor

Create Inc
05.1998 - 05.2002

Education

2 Year Degree - Chemical Dependency And Behavioral Health

Minneapolis Community And Technical College, Minneapolis, MN
06.1998

Bachelor Of Arts - Art History/Theater

Smith College , Northampton, MA
06.1985

Skills

Counseling

Accomplishments

I am skilled in my abilities with writing, and feel confident this would be applicable in numerous ways. Interacting with people of various backgrounds and cultures has always been an interest and ability of mine. I am open-minded, curious, non-judgemental. I very much relish taking time to myself in natural settings.

Additional Information

I relish well-prepared food, dancing, music of varied forms.

Software

I have a fair amount of experience with software, but would like to expand on that when possible

Certification

LADC, to be re-certified

Interests

I am a strong reader, ever finding another area of interest

Timeline

Counselor - Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc
06.2002 - 06.2009
Counselor - Create Inc
05.1998 - 05.2002
Minneapolis Community And Technical College - 2 Year Degree , Chemical Dependency And Behavioral Health
Smith College - Bachelor Of Arts, Art History/Theater

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