Empathetic Mental Health Counselor proficient in building rapport and utilizing evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote client health and growth. Offering over 30 years of social work experience in a variety of settings working with diverse populations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Enliven Health and Wellness
Columbus, Ohio
01.2023 - Current
Provide individual therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults using evidence-based treatment modalities.
Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and monitor progress.
Guide clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
Aging Program Care Coordinator
Columbus Area Agency on Aging
Columbus, Ohio
04.2002 - 05.2022
Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services, and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
Conducted home visits to assess the safety of living environments for clients.
Collaborated with medical professionals to coordinate treatment plans for clients.
Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.
Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
Mental Health Therapist
North Community Counseling
Columbus, Ohio
10.2020 - 02.2022
Provided individual therapy to youth and adolescents with a range of mental health issues.
Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills, setting goals, and improving communication.
Developed individualized treatment plans based on the client's needs.
Counseled family members to assist in understanding and supporting clients.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Boise State University
Boise, ID
05-2020
Certificate in Gerontology -
Ohio Dominican University
Columbus, OH
12-1979
Bachelor of Arts - Social Welfare
Ohio Dominican University
Columbus, OH
12-1979
Skills
Building rapport
Grief counseling
Developing relationships
Psychological Assessment
Client goal planning
Treatment Planning
Individual Counseling
Family therapy
Crisis Intervention
Certification
Licensed Independent Social Worker, April 2024
Licensed Social Worker, 1993
Certificate in Gerontology
Certified Dementia Practitioner
Affiliations
Volunteer Guardian, 2020- present
Serve as legal guardian of person for an older adult through the Volunteer Guardian Program, Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging.
Certified Nursing Assistant at Zinnia Health And Wellness Center Health And Wellness WebCertified Nursing Assistant at Zinnia Health And Wellness Center Health And Wellness Web
Certified Nursing Assistant at Zinnia Health and Wellness Center Health and Wellness WebCertified Nursing Assistant at Zinnia Health and Wellness Center Health and Wellness Web