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Kyra Meyer

LPC, NCC, K-12 Type C
Valdez,AK

Summary

I am a dedicated Mental Health Clinician and Certified School Counselor, holding credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and K-12 Type C provider. I am deeply passionate about delivering behavioral health services and committed to making a positive impact in my community.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Therapist

Sound Mental Health
09.2024 - Current

- Conduct clinical intake assessments to evaluate client needs and determine appropriate treatment plans. Upkeep of clinical chart notes.
- Manage a diverse clinical caseload across the age range, ensuring timely and effective delivery of services to clients.
- Supervise and mentor pre-credentialed counseling staff, providing guidance and support for professional development.
- Facilitate community outreach initiatives to promote mental health resources and increase community engagement.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and optimize client outcomes.

Adjunct Faculty

University of Alaska Anchorage
08.2023 - Current

- Instructed undergraduate courses in Psychology 100, 210, 150, and 151, fostering critical thinking and engagement through interactive lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive course materials, including syllabi, assessments, and supplementary resources, tailored to enhance student understanding and academic performance.
- Provided academic support and mentorship to students, facilitating a positive learning environment and encouraging exploration of psychological concepts and their real-world applications.

Adjunct Faculty

Grand Canyon University
05.2022 - Current
  • Creation of engaging and supportive digital classrooms.
  • Providing qualitative and holistic feedback to students.
  • Providing meaningful learning experiences that fulfills course competencies.
  • Prompt communication with students, timely grading, and thorough feedback, and relationship building.
  • Focus on academic rigor.
  • Consistent high student feedback.
  • A deep passion for helping the next generation of Certified School Counselors and Clinical Mental Health Professionals.
  • Classes Taught: Childhood and Adolescent Trauma, Relational Trauma: History and Treatment Issues, and Community and Global Disaster Response.
    Subject Matter Expert for Childhood and Adolescent Trauma.

Gilson Middle School Counselor

Valdez City Schools
05.2012 - Current

o Creation and Implementation of district wide Threat Assessment Team, including documentation and research.
o Implementation of school-wide mentoring program. This multi year program has seen a decrease in bullying/fighting, and an increase in School Connectedness and Climate.
o Implementation of comprehensive substance education.
o Individual and small group work.
o Classroom guidance lessons on friendship, boundaries, mental health, health, and substances.
o Crisis management.
o Supervision of building wide testing, such as MAPS, and state assessments.
o Utilization of Power School for scheduling and notation.

Behavioral Health Clinician

Providence Valdez Counseling Center
08.2023 - 09.2024
  • Administered behavioral assessments to complete comprehensive intake and treatment planning.
  • Facilitated and conducted group and individual therapy sessions to address PTSD, anger management, substance abuse and grief.
  • Conducted patient intake assessments and interviewed families to gather mental health histories and develop treatment plans.
  • Implemented mental health interventions and coordinated community resources to assist clients' in community integration.
  • Served Community Crisis On-Call.

Interim Director of PVCC

Providence Valdez Counseling Center
01.2012 - 06.2012

o Supervision of 5 substance abuse, mental health, and front desk staff.
o Grant reporting for the Center’s primary mental health state grant.
o Served on search-and-screen for permanent director of the center.
o Participated on the Providence Health advisory board as PVCC liaison.

Behavioral Health Clinician

Providence Valdez Counseling Center
06.2008 - 12.2011

o Provided individual, family, group, and couple’s therapy for all age-ranges.
o Worked actively with minor clients’ families to best meet therapeutic need and assure safety.
o Served after hours crisis on-call for the Valdez area.
o Provided case management for clients as needed.
o Creation and implementation of the “Go Girl Go” running program.
o Successful grant writing and reporting, including United Way, and Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority.
o Responsible for case management, medication management, and consultation services.
o Provided in-services on teen depression, suicide intervention/prevention, Seasonal Affective Disorder, and others throughout the community.
o Served on search-and-screen for new mental health clinicians.

Education

DBH - Behavioral Health

Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ
08.2016 - 12.2020

M.Ed - Guidance And Clinical Counseling

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK
08.2005 - 05.2008

Bachelor of Arts - English

Colorado State University - Pueblo
Pueblo, CO
08.2001 - 05.2004

Skills

    Biopsychosocial assessments

    Intervention planning

    Crisis Response

    Adept at treatment and discharge planning

Certification

LPC, State of Alaska, 663

Accomplishments

  • 2023 Speaker at National School Counseling Association Conference on Threat Assessment.
  • 2023, 2024 Keynote Conference Speaker at the State of Alaska Safety Summit.
  • 2018 Alaska State School Counselor of the Year Finalist
  • 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 Speaker on Threat Assessment at Alaska School Counseling Conference and State Safety Symposium.
  • Currently work with the CDC, FBI, DHS and the State of Alaska to create my TAT program into a national initiative.

Timeline

LPC Supervisor, State of Alaska, 663

10-2024

Therapist

Sound Mental Health
09.2024 - Current

Adjunct Faculty

University of Alaska Anchorage
08.2023 - Current

Behavioral Health Clinician

Providence Valdez Counseling Center
08.2023 - 09.2024

NCC, National Board of Certified Counselors, 815752

05-2023

Adjunct Faculty

Grand Canyon University
05.2022 - Current

DBH - Behavioral Health

Arizona State University
08.2016 - 12.2020

K-12 School Counseling, State of Alaska

08-2012

Gilson Middle School Counselor

Valdez City Schools
05.2012 - Current

Interim Director of PVCC

Providence Valdez Counseling Center
01.2012 - 06.2012

LPC, State of Alaska, 663

08-2010

Behavioral Health Clinician

Providence Valdez Counseling Center
06.2008 - 12.2011

M.Ed - Guidance And Clinical Counseling

University of Alaska Fairbanks
08.2005 - 05.2008

Bachelor of Arts - English

Colorado State University - Pueblo
08.2001 - 05.2004
Kyra MeyerLPC, NCC, K-12 Type C