Latonya Gillespie
Tupelo,MS
Summary
Licensed Professional Counselor bringing 14 years of experience in counseling individuals of various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, including children, adolescents, adults and the elderly.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
National Practice Provider- Remote
Talkspace Provider Network
New York, New York
05.2021 - Current
- Provide counseling services via live video session, audio and messaging.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Utilize CBT, person centered and supportive counseling.
Outreach Therapist
Southern Christian Services For Children And Youth
Tupelo, MS
03.2019 - 05.2021
- Worked closely with caregivers and relatives of clients to explain treatment plans, objectives and expected outcomes.
- Maintained detailed records outlining patient treatment plans, progress updates, treatment adjustments, goal achievements and outcomes.
- Counseled up to 6 to 8 clients weekly with issues such as mood disorders, anxiety, depression and trauma.
Licensed Clinical Therapist
LIFECORE Health Group
Tupelo, MS
11.2016 - 03.2019
- Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files.
- Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
Mental Health Therapist
Timber Hills Mental Health
Corinth, MS
06.2008 - 11.2016
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Presented case history material to review and discussion with other staff members.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning in group homes/nursing homes.
- Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff.
- Aided parents in arranging medication evaluations and psychological testing.
- Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.
Counseling Intern
Pioneer Behavioral Health Center
Aberdeen, MS
11.2007 - 04.2008
- Reviewed case files to better assess client needs and the proper course of treatment.
- Maintained a high level of patient confidentiality to comply with all federal and company regulations.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files.
Education
MS in Counseling/Psychology -
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL2008
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS2000
Skills
- CBT Skills
- Individual Support
- Mental Health Support
- Compassionate
- Documentation
Certification
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) #1879
Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH) #1699
License Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) # LH 61230722
Timeline
National Practice Provider- Remote
Talkspace Provider Network
05.2021 - Current
Outreach Therapist
Southern Christian Services For Children And Youth
03.2019 - 05.2021
Licensed Clinical Therapist
LIFECORE Health Group
11.2016 - 03.2019
Mental Health Therapist
Timber Hills Mental Health
06.2008 - 11.2016
Counseling Intern
Pioneer Behavioral Health Center
11.2007 - 04.2008
MS in Counseling/Psychology -
University of West Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Mississippi College
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) #1879
Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH) #1699
License Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) # LH 61230722
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