Kenya Naylor
Chicago,IL
Summary
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I am committed to actively helping clients realize and embrace their full potential. In doing so, I provide impartial and quality services to all persons that I encounter while also being a supportive entity within a professional team. Through a strength based framework, I meet clients where they are with openness and enthusiasm. My mission is to offer a holistic approach to therapy which is not limited to my clinical expertise, but also connects clients to other community resources and/or wellness providers. As a result of my previous field work and professional experience, I am able to work with a diverse cliental ranging in age and cultural background. Thus, I have adapted innovative ways of communicating with my clients. Through the avocation of quality services, I provide all clients with an environment for which they can express and process their thoughts and emotions which can be heard with non judgment. My mission is to equip clients with the necessary tools that will not only assist them during moments of crisis, but also empower them to reshape their futures as they welcome new insights and engage in alternative behaviors.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Individual and Couples Staff Therapist
Live Oak Inc
02.2017 - Current
- Provides counseling to individuals, families and couples to bring awareness of problems and deal with crisis situations
- Offers perspective on effectiveness of treatments concerning conditions such as depression and anxiety.
- Assess clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Help clients obtain outside specialist services by coordinating referrals and advising on options.
- Develop strategies to help clients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
Resident Service Coordinator
Holsten Human Capital Development
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided support and guidance to public housing residents in order to assist them in achieving their personal and professional goals.
- Recruited program participants through the distribution of flyers, the conducting informational sessions, following up on referrals and developing partnerships with local agencies and educational institutions.
- Encouraged and fostered an environment that promotes self-empowerment to assist clients in meeting their individual goals.
- Identified new and existing opportunities and builds strong relationships to better assist clients in accessing resources, employment, supportive services, and housing opportunities.
Program Supervisor/LPC
SGA Youth & Family Services
01.2012 - 10.2016
- Supervised school staff at multiple Chicago Public (Elementary) Schools.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Provided short term group/individual therapeutic support to students (Pre-K thru 3rd grade) and families.
- Provided individual and group clinical supervision to non clinical staff, non license master’s level counselors, and interns.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Conducted Mental Health Assessments (MHA’s), other assessments, in addition to case management support, referrals and advocacy to participants and their families.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Monitored and oversaw monthly progress, weekly service delivery and follow up, and bi-weekly home visits of all program participants and families.
- Located, identified and utilized partner agencies, social services and resources for families.
- Designed strategic plans for long-term program goals, aligning them closely with overarching organizational mission statements or objectives.
- Managed and developed transition plans for aging out program participants.
- Monitored and assist staff with group facilitation of students and parents.
- Assisted with supervising and training parent educators, volunteers, and interns who provided services to participants as needed.
- Collaborated with school Behavioral Health Team (BHT), local social service agencies and participated in other administrative meetings in order to coordinate services for participants.
- Conducted required meetings, including but not limited to, intake meetings, staff trainings, participant staffing, team meetings, program meetings, reflective supervision, staff development and hire.
- Maintained participant records in accordance to professional standards, project, and funding source requirements.
- Developed, monitored, and maintained required records, reports and statistical data in (ETO) Efforts to Outcomes Database system.
- Oversaw staff caseloads (admission and closures, treatment plans, case management services, assessments, and data entry).
Licensed Professional Counselor
SGA Youth And Family Services
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Worked in conjunction with Chicago Public Schools Student Outreach and the Reengagement Department.
- Conducted child and adolescent comprehensive social/emotional assessments and other screening assessments to program and outreach youth.
- Collaborated with CPS staff, parents, and the Pilsen/Little Village community at large.
- Provided truancy intervention and supplemental services to youth currently out of school or at risk of being out of school.
- Linked clients and their families with case management services.
- Facilitated daily psychoeducational groups for program youth and provided individual and crisis counseling services to program youth and potential participants.
School Based Clinician
Children's Home And Aide
06.2011 - 12.2012
- Facilitated weekly social emotional education groups and individual counseling sessions with students 4th thru 8th grade. ∙
- Provided outreach, counseling, and educational workshops for parents and students.
- Provided crisis intervention, short term resolution and follow up to participants after assessment.
- Conducted psychoeducational assessments to identify learning difficulties and recommend necessary interventions.
- Promoted culturally competent and positive school culture by implementing prevention programs focused on building resilience and fostering healthy relationships among students.
School Based Clinician
Youth Guidance
09.2010 - 01.2011
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to support students'' mental health growth and development.
- Provided crisis intervention support for students experiencing acute distress or exhibiting signs of potential harm to themselves or others.
- Implemented social-emotional learning initiatives that fostered self-awareness, responsible decision-making, empathy building, relationship management skills among students across grade levels.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay abreast of emerging trends in the field of school-based mental health services.
Counseling Intern
Kennedy King College
07.2009 - 08.2010
- Provided individual, couples, and family counseling to students, families, and staff population at college.
- Developed strong rapport with diverse clientele by demonstrating empathy, active listening, and cultural sensitivity during therapy sessions.
- Provide case management and linked to external resources clients and their families.
- Participated in weekly group and individual supervision.
- Contributed to the development of new program initiatives aimed at addressing specific community mental health concerns.
- Provided crisis intervention support when necessary, ensuring the safety of at-risk clients during critical situations.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Counseling Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Chicago, IL12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL12.2003
Skills
Integrative Therapeutic Approach
Aging/Life Transitions
Depression /Anxiety Treatment
Life Skills/Coaching
Trauma Focused
Attachment Styles/Development
Cognitive Behavioral /Schema Therapy
Affiliations
- 2018 to Present: Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Timeline
Individual and Couples Staff Therapist
Live Oak Inc
02.2017 - Current
Resident Service Coordinator
Holsten Human Capital Development
11.2016 - 01.2017
Licensed Professional Counselor
SGA Youth And Family Services
05.2014 - 08.2014
Program Supervisor/LPC
SGA Youth & Family Services
01.2012 - 10.2016
School Based Clinician
Children's Home And Aide
06.2011 - 12.2012
School Based Clinician
Youth Guidance
09.2010 - 01.2011
Counseling Intern
Kennedy King College
07.2009 - 08.2010
Master of Arts - Clinical Counseling Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
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