Kayla Heline
Bayville,NJ
Summary
Empathetic, Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy. 5+ years of experience in the community mental health field, working with different populations of kids, teens, adults, and seniors. Proven ability to build rapport and trust with clients, and developing effective treatment plans.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor
Ocean Township of Human Services
Ocean, NJ
05.2021 - 05.2025
- Conducted 25 or more individual counseling sessions per week with various mental health issues, and worked with kids, teens, adults, and seniors.
- Developed effective treatment plans to meet the individual needs of each client.
- Conducted assessments to identify mental health issues, diagnose disorders, and develop treatment plans.
- Met with clients to understand individual needs and develop personalized counseling plans.
- Completed detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty care when needed.
- Created an environment of trust that enabled clients to openly discuss their feelings and experiences.
- Utilized evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy during sessions with clients.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans based on client assessments and needs.
Counseling Intern
Ocean Department of Human Services
Ocean, NJ
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Maintained accurate records of client progress notes and treatment plans.
- Participated in weekly case conferences to discuss strategies for helping clients achieve goals and objectives.
- Observed licensed clinicians providing therapy services to gain insight into best practices for working with clients.
- Conducted intake assessments and interviews with clients to determine their needs.
Education
MASTER OF ARTS - COUNSELING
Stockton University
Galloway, NJ05.2021
BACHELOR OF ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY
Stockton University
Galloway, NJ05.2019
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - PSYCHOLOGY
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ05.2015
Skills
- Accessibility and authenticity
- Individual counseling using the approaches of CBT and client-centered therapy
- Rapport building
- Self-reflection
- Active listener and empathy
- Assessment and treatment planning
- Cultural competence
- Interpersonal skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor
Ocean Township of Human Services
05.2021 - 05.2025
Counseling Intern
Ocean Department of Human Services
09.2020 - 05.2021
MASTER OF ARTS - COUNSELING
Stockton University
BACHELOR OF ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY
Stockton University
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - PSYCHOLOGY
Ocean County College