Kristof Chara
Bloomington,MN
Summary
I am a dedicated mental health professional with expertise in therapeutic techniques utilization, psychoeducation delivery, and anxiety management. Proficient in exposure and response prevention, play therapy techniques, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy. Skilled in psychological assessment and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, with a strong focus on case notes documentation. Committed to advancing therapeutic practices and enhancing patient outcomes through innovative approaches.
Compassionate counselor with strong communication and problem-solving skills, adept in providing emotional support and facilitating personal growth. Skilled in active listening and conflict resolution, ensuring clients feel heard and understood. Committed to fostering positive change and enhancing well-being for individuals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Counselor and Psychometrist
Optimal Brain
Oakdale, Washington
2025.06 - Current
- Educated dozens of families on mental health conditions, enhancing understanding and empathy.
- Assisted clients in coping with traumatic events to foster resilience.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up meetings.
- Alleviated client stress using various therapeutic methods.
- Administered tests with specialized diagnostic instruments and equipment to a variety of individuals.
- Participated in professional development training for skill enhancement.
Therapist
Hope Rising
New Brighton, Ramsey
2025.03 - Current
- Contributed positively to team meetings, sharing insights from individual client cases.
- Kept abreast of latest research in therapeutic techniques, ensuring best practice standards were upheld.
- Delivered effective therapeutic strategies by building trusting relationships with clients.
- Educated clients about various relaxation techniques for anxiety reduction.
Counselor and Intake Coordinator
Heart to Heart
Little Canada, Ramsey
2022.05 - 2025.03
- Alleviated client stress through diverse therapeutic methods.
- Established trusting relationships with clients to foster open communication.
- Monitored client progress with regular follow-up meetings.
- Efficiently scheduled meetings, appointments, and conferences to ensure smooth workflows.
- Managed complex schedules for senior executives, reducing administrative burdens.
- Referred clients to additional services as needed, expanding support networks.
- Delivered tasks successfully within tight deadlines.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg 2024.08 -
Master of Arts - Counseling
Crown College
Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota 2020.05 - 2023.03
Bachelor of Science - Music
University of Northwestern St. Paul
Roseville, Minnesota 2014.08 - 2019.12
Skills
- Therapeutic techniques utilisation
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Anxiety management expertise
- Exposure and response prevention
- Play therapy techniques
- Trauma-Focused cognitive behavioral therapy
- Psychological assessment
- Mindfulness-Based cognitive therapy
- Case notes documentation
Affiliations
- Musical Instruments
- Reading
- Hiking
- Basketball
Certification
LPC
Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Timeline
Counselor and Psychometrist
Optimal Brain
2025.06 - Current
Therapist
Hope Rising
2025.03 - Current
Doctor of Philosophy - Psychology
Liberty University
2024.08 -
Counselor and Intake Coordinator
Heart to Heart
2022.05 - 2025.03
Master of Arts - Counseling
Crown College
2020.05 - 2023.03
Bachelor of Science - Music
University of Northwestern St. Paul
2014.08 - 2019.12