Krista Stearns

• Conducted evaluations to help patients develop measurable treatment goals.
• Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
• Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from various therapeutic modalities.
• Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering a supportive and safe environment for self-exploration and growth.

-Incorporated experiential and multi-modal therapeutic interventions in facilitation of intensive outpatient groups, outpatient groups, and individual/family counseling.

-Promoted individualized recovery planning to stabilize dual diagnosis disorders

-Strengthened confidence in recovery skills through a strengths-based and trauma-informed therapeutic approach.

-Provided trauma-informed therapy services to individuals with persistent mental illness, and those with co-occurring substance use disorders.

-Used cutting edge mindfulness treatments to promote self-regulation.

-Effectively supported clients with changing addictive behaviors and strengthening recovery skills through facilitation of individual and group sessions.

-Engaged clients in a collaborative treatment planning process to achieve self-identified treatment goals.

-Adhered to a high standard of excellence when delivering counseling services and fulfilling documentation requirements.

-Empowered families ot develop communication and conflict-resolution strategies through a constructive teamwork approach.

-Demonstrated flexible and individualized counseling approaches when working with adults, adolescents and children with a variety of mental health, behavioral, and substance abuse issues.

-Maintained exceptional documentation of services through the completion of thorough assessments and reports, comprehensive treatment plans, and progress notes.

-Conducted cognitive-behavioral interventions to assist children with developing improved positive coping and resilience.

-Advocated for the needs of children and families using strong communication and collaboration skills.