Laura Tjarks
Reading,PA
Summary
Skilled Psychotherapist with a proven track record at Betterview Counseling and Trauma Recovery, adept in anxiety management and building strong client rapport. Excelled in facilitating transformative counseling sessions, significantly enhancing client well-being. Leveraged motivational interviewing and meticulous case documentation, achieving notable client progress and fostering resilience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychotherapist
Betterview Counseling and Trauma Recovery
02.2022 - Current
- Established a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.
- Utilized mindfulness techniques during sessions to help clients develop greater self-awareness and coping skills for managing stressors.
- Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
- Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as necessary based on changing needs or circumstances.
School Based Therapist
Malvern Community Health
09.2017 - 05.2022
- Promoted self-advocacy skills among students by empowering them to communicate their needs effectively both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using standardized measures, adjusting treatment plans as needed based on continuous improvement efforts.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop strategies for addressing students'' behavioral issues, resulting in a more positive learning environment.
- Facilitated the development of coping mechanisms for students experiencing stress or anxiety, enhancing their overall well-being and academic success.
Social Worker
Signature Family Services
05.2008 - 06.2020
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
12-2021
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06-2014
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Alvernia University
Reading, PA05-2008
Skills
- Building rapport
- Anxiety Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Case Documentation
- Facilitating counseling sessions
Timeline
Psychotherapist
Betterview Counseling and Trauma Recovery
02.2022 - Current
School Based Therapist
Malvern Community Health
09.2017 - 05.2022
Social Worker
Signature Family Services
05.2008 - 06.2020
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Alvernia University
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