- Pursuing research on women's physical and mental health
- Pursuing research on clients with special needs
- Learning sign language to implement into future counseling services
- Mindfulness and meditation
Kristin Mutterspaugh
Cookeville,TN
Summary
Master’s-level counselor with over one year of internship experience providing individual therapy for adults dealing with substance use disorder and a variety of mental health concerns. Proficient in utilizing evidence-based techniques, maintaining HIPPA compliant documentation, and focused on delivering trauma informed, client centered treatment. Strong communicator focused on fostering a supportive environment for personal growth. Exhibits strong organizational abilities and effective communication skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
Rapha Centre
Manchester, TN
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients in identifying and implementing coping skills to minimize the risk of relapses and slips.
- Created personalized treatment plans for clients with concise goals and assessed their progress at regular intervals
- Coordinated with treatment team members to ensure effective communication and client treatment.
- Facilitated comprehensive intake assessments for mental health and substance use clients.
- Committed to client-centered, trauma informed treatment
- Engaged in weekly supervision to discuss challenges and strategize solutions.
- Established trust and rapport with a variety of client demographics to foster positive interactions.
- Instructed clients on substance use effects through medication-assisted treatment programs.
- Knowledgeable in maintaining HIPPA compliant documentation
Nanny
Gin Bacon LLC
Frederick, MD
06.2017 - 07.2024
- Provided full-time, professional care to a family with two children with autism, one of whom has ADHD and Dyslexia, over the summer months
- Created and instructed educational activities including crafts and games to enhance skill deficits
- Led domestic duties relating to the children such as laundry, dishes, meal planning, and cooking
- Worked closely with parents and relatives to to establish consistency
- Reported any problems that needed to be addressed by the parents
- Provided medications on schedule morning and night
- Traveled with the family frequently for vacations up to one week at a time
- Helped the children develop hygiene habits on a schedule
Student Staff
YoungLife
Jefferson City, TN
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Sought and maintained relationships and disciplines in the context of active participation in a church community
- Led teams and individuals in spiritual development
- Modeled excellence in contact work, hosting bibles studies, and camping trips to other leaders
- Actively involved in area leadership as assigned
- Raised financial support as directed
- Assisted with camp fundraisers
- Participated in leadership with a team to conduct Young Life ministry with excellence
- Cultivated strong relational skills to effectively engage with high school students and adults.
- Exhibited strong verbal and written communication capabilities.
Bakery Intern
YoungLife
Saranac Lake, NY
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Directed daily baking operations to efficiently serve approximately 400 campers, leaders, and staff.
- Oversaw a team of five volunteer bakers in a dynamic summer camp environment while managing work crew volunteers.
- Demonstrated versatility in preparing a wide range of baked goods including bread, cookies, cakes, and other pastries
- Contributed to daily kitchen operations which include prepping ingredients and washing and storing equipment
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
Walters State Community College
Morristown, TN05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology With A Minor in Mental Health
Carson Newman University
Jefferson City, TN12.2023
Associate of Science - Psychology
Walters State Community College
Morristown, TN05.2022
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Fast learner
- Problem-solving
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Strong academic record
- Verbal and written communication
- Dependable and reliable
- Continuous improvement
Certification
- CSSR-S Trained - February 2025
- Psychological First Aid Certified - January 2025
- Fentanyl and Emerging Substances Trained - September 2025
- Stimulant and Emerging Substances Trained - October 2025
Interests
Timeline
Intern
Rapha Centre
01.2024 - Current
Student Staff
YoungLife
09.2023 - 05.2024
Bakery Intern
YoungLife
05.2023 - 08.2023
Nanny
Gin Bacon LLC
06.2017 - 07.2024
Master of Science - Psychology
Walters State Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology With A Minor in Mental Health
Carson Newman University
Associate of Science - Psychology
Walters State Community College