LATOYA BATTLE
Columbus,GA
Summary
I am a compassionate school counselor possessing comprehensive experience in providing academic, career, and personal guidance to students of diverse backgrounds. My strengths lie in creating inclusive environments, developing tailored intervention strategies, and facilitating conflict resolution. I have consistently fostered positive relationships with parents, teachers, and administrators to drive student success.
Knowledgeable therapist with solid track record in providing compassionate and effective counseling services. Leveraged therapeutic techniques to support clients in overcoming personal challenges and improving mental health. Demonstrated proficiency in active listening and emotional intelligence, fostering safe and supportive environment for clients.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Military and Family Life Counselor
Magellan Health
Fort Benning, GA
03.2026 - Current
- Assisted military families with short-term counseling to address daily stressors.
- Supported individuals in managing relationships at home and work.
- Aided in stress management and adjustment to military culture.
- Facilitated development of parenting skills and coping with grief and loss.
- Helped families maintain resilience during deployment and transitions.
School Counselor
Gainesville City Middle School
Gainesville, GA
07.2022 - Current
- Provide small group and individual counseling, classroom guidance
- Provide educational planning, career development, personal and social/emotional development
Graduates Ready to Attain Success Post-secondary (GRASP) Counselor
Talbot County School System
Talbotton, GA
07.2018 - 07.2022
- Providing counseling to at-risk high school students with improving academics, attendance and the motivation to graduate
- Making home visits to families, meeting and collaborating with stakeholders within the school; student improvement team, community, teachers and administration to ensure needs are met
- Provide group and individual counseling regarding social, emotional and career exploration, organizing and transporting students to career fairs
Supervisor
Functional Family Therapy
Peachtree City, GA
06.2016 - 07.2018
- Verify and assign appropriate referrals, update county log daily, respond to emails and phone calls to JPO/referral source, CEO and directors in a timely manner
- Provide weekly group and individual supervision, prepare skill building activities as needed along with boosting team morale
- Review clinician's documentation and assessments, complete supervisor documentation, weekly and monthly reports
- Submit monthly progress reports to court liaison and JPO along with log, attend court and JPO monthly meetings
- Conduct interviews, complete staff reviews and performance evaluations
Substitute Teacher
04.2018 - 05.2018
In-home Family Therapist/Clinician
Functional Family Therapy
Columbus, GA
10.2013 - 06.2016
- Provide home-based Functional Family therapy to families by following the FFT modal; engagement/motivation, behavior change and generalization
- Teach families behavior change techniques to empower the family to resolve their own problems
- Assist families by referring them to appropriate services and supports
- Assist families with clinical services
Education
M.S. - Counseling and Psychology-School Counseling
Troy University
Phenix City, AL12-2010
B.A. - Psychology
Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA06-2006
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Group counseling
- Educational planning
- Career development
- Crisis intervention
- Data analysis
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Cultural competence
- Time management
- Excellent communication
- Mediation
- Reliability
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Classroom guidance
- Solutions-focused
Certification
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC010118, 2018-03-12
Timeline
Military and Family Life Counselor
Magellan Health
03.2026 - Current
School Counselor
Gainesville City Middle School
07.2022 - Current
Graduates Ready to Attain Success Post-secondary (GRASP) Counselor
Talbot County School System
07.2018 - 07.2022
Substitute Teacher
04.2018 - 05.2018
Supervisor
Functional Family Therapy
06.2016 - 07.2018
In-home Family Therapist/Clinician
Functional Family Therapy
10.2013 - 06.2016
B.A. - Psychology
Fort Valley State University
M.S. - Counseling and Psychology-School Counseling
Troy University
Locations
- East Gainesville, Gainesville, GA
- Talbotton, GA
- Columbus, GA
- Peachtree City, GA
- Fort Valley, GA
- Phenix City, AL