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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Kristen Hughes

Safford,AZ

Summary

Therapeutic professional with extensive experience addressing mental health challenges and facilitating client growth. Known for collaborative approach and dedication to achieving meaningful results. Reliable team player with strong skills in conflict resolution and adaptability, ensuring client-centric care.

Experienced with developing tailored treatment plans and therapeutic strategies. Utilizes evidence-based practices to support client well-being and growth. Track record of applying active listening and empathy to foster trust and effective communication.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Therapist

Betterhelp
12.2023 - Current

Assessed the client's mental health needs and developed treatment plans and monitored progress.


Enhanced client wellbeing through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.


Provided individual and group sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.

Therapist

SonderMind
01.2023 - Current

Assess client's mental health needs developed treatment plans and monitored progress


Provide individual and group sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues


Mental heath therapy for Adults/ Children/ Couples/ adolescents


Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.


Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers


Established clear boundaries with client, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationships

Therapist

Compsy/Jorgenson and Brooks/Mines and Associates
01.2000 - Current

Provided EAP counseling, Individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues


Building strong rapport with client's, fostering trust and open communication for effective treatment.


Maintained detailed case notes and effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers

Social Worker

Brock Counseling - Owner (private Practice)
05.1997 - Current
  • Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
  • Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • Maintained record of daily individual activities, behaviors and pertinent incidents for patient analysis and assessment.
  • Encouraged socialization and engagement through therapy, music therapy and social activities.
  • Facilitated family therapy sessions between children, caregivers and siblings to remediate conflict and build healthy relationships.
  • Appeared in court and testified under oath in Type and Type cases.

Crisis Intervention Specialist

R3 Continuum
01.1996 - Current
  • Provided emotional support to clients, enabling them to better cope with challenging situations.
  • Supported families in understanding their loved ones'' needs during times of crisis, promoting better engagement in the healing process.
  • Maintained accurate records and documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring seamless service delivery.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients, establishing trust and fostering open communication channels.

Social Worker

My Graham Regional Medical Center
05.1994 - 04.2009
  • Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
  • Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of school psychologists, teachers and administrators to create and implement Individualized Education Plans.
  • Maintained record of daily individual activities, behaviors and pertinent incidents for patient analysis and assessment.
  • Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.

Education

Master Of Social Work - Behavioral Sciences

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College
Las Cruces, NM
05.1994

Bachelor Of Science - Behavioral Sciences

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT
05.1991

Associate Of Applied Arts - Behavioral Sciences

Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher, AZ
05.1989

Skills

  • Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
  • Data Collection
  • Pyschosocial Assessments
  • Group Therapy
  • Grief Processes
  • Confidential Case Documentation
  • Therapeutic Services
  • Family Reunification
  • Divorce and Custody Issues
  • Cultural Competency
  • Life Skills Counseling
  • DSM-IV Knowledge
  • Emergency Response Training
  • Treatment Compliance Support
  • Independent Judgment
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Clinical Social Worker (CSW)
  • Court Hearings
  • Referrals and Networking
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Domestic Violence Training
  • Play Therapy
  • Skilled Couples Counselor
  • Individual and Group Counseling
  • Mandatory Reporting Procedures
  • State Name] Licensed LCSW
  • Solution-Based Interventions
  • Abuse and Neglect Reporting
  • Best Practices and Standards
  • Clients Rights
  • Detailed Records and Reporting
  • Relationship Issues Management
  • HIPAA Requirements
  • Cognitive Behavior Practices
  • Child Abuse and Neglect Identification
  • Treatment Planning
  • Building rapport
  • Crisis intervention
  • One-on-one sessions
  • Multicultural competence
  • CBT techniques
  • Family therapy
  • Behavior modification

Accomplishments

    Maintained a successful private practice 20+years in the same community.

    Maintained posative and productive professional relationships with court system, schools, attorneys and many other public and private agencies

    Provider for many EAP providers in the area fir numerous years

Certification

  • LCSW 2919 I License - 1995

Timeline

Therapist

Betterhelp
12.2023 - Current

Therapist

SonderMind
01.2023 - Current

Therapist

Compsy/Jorgenson and Brooks/Mines and Associates
01.2000 - Current

Social Worker

Brock Counseling - Owner (private Practice)
05.1997 - Current

Crisis Intervention Specialist

R3 Continuum
01.1996 - Current

Social Worker

My Graham Regional Medical Center
05.1994 - 04.2009

Bachelor Of Science - Behavioral Sciences

Southern Utah University

Associate Of Applied Arts - Behavioral Sciences

Eastern Arizona College

Master Of Social Work - Behavioral Sciences

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College