Kayla Wacek
Summary
Driven Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a proven track record of delivering effective mental health and counseling services, primarily at David Hoy & Associates. Specialized in adolescent counseling and treatment plan development, demonstrating exceptional interpersonal skills and teamwork. Achieved significant improvements in client mental wellness through innovative therapy and collaboration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
David Hoy & Associates
12.2019 - Current
- Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
- Rendered mental health and counseling services to child and adolescent clients, focusing on development of healthy relationships.
- Collaborated with other mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
- Encouraged individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for constructively confronting problems.
- Countered problematic behavior with healthy alternatives to enhance mental, emotional and physical wellness and increase energy.
- Educated clients and families on importance of mental health and self-care.
- Performed individual and family psychotherapy and conducted teletherapy sessions to help clients pinpoint emotions underlying personal and relational conflicts.
- Conducted intake and assessments to formulate treatment plan and manage client records.
- Collaborated with social services, referral sources and other treatment professionals to meet patient care needs.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Therapist
Risen Christ Catholic School
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
Therapist
Blessed Trinity Catholic School
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
School Counselor
Westwood Intermediate and Middle School
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
- Met with students to conduct determine academic mental health needs.
Education
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Winona State University
Winona, MN05.2017
Skills
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Adolescent Counseling
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Family Sessions
- Treatment Plan Development
- Problem-Solving
- Interpersonal Skills
- Reliability
- Relationship Building
- Client Counseling
- Clinical Documentation
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Therapist
Risen Christ Catholic School
03.2024 - 06.2024
Therapist
Blessed Trinity Catholic School
01.2024 - 06.2024
School Counselor
Westwood Intermediate and Middle School
02.2022 - 05.2023
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
David Hoy & Associates
12.2019 - Current
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
Saint Cloud State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Winona State University
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