Laurel Salem
Austin,TX
Summary
As a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, I am deeply enthusiastic about offering holistic care that supports the whole person. I integrate mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to provide compassionate and effective treatment. I am committed to fostering an inclusive, nonjudgmental, and warm environment where every client feels valued. My passion for counseling drives me to work with diverse communities, including women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and non-binary clients, and I firmly believe in the transformative power of connection in the therapeutic process.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Jewish Family Services
Austin, TX
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
- Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
- Supported the development of client coping strategies by teaching mindfulness techniques and stress reduction exercises.
- Contributed to clinical team meetings, sharing insights from individual counseling sessions to inform overall care planning decisions.
- Documented client progress meticulously, maintaining accurate records in accordance with HIPAA regulations and professional ethical standards.
- Provided psychoeducation on various mental health topics during workshops for community members, increasing awareness of available support resources.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Community Counseling Clinic at St. Edward's
Austin, TX
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Empowered clients to develop effective communication strategies and healthy boundaries within relationships through skill-building exercises.
- Promoted clients'' self-awareness and personal growth through the use of reflective exercises and goal-setting activities.
- Increased client engagement in therapy by building rapport and utilizing active listening techniques during individual counseling sessions.
- Enhanced client well-being by conducting comprehensive mental health assessments and developing individualized treatment plans.
- Conducted play therapy sessions for child clients, promoting emotional expression and processing through age-appropriate activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
St. Edward's University
Austin, TX08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
St. Edward's University
Austin, TX08.2020
Skills
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Client Advocacy
- Multicultural Competence
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Self-Care Promotion
- Individual Counseling
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Interpersonal Skills
- Goal Setting
- Adaptability
- Learning disability awareness
Timeline
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Jewish Family Services
08.2023 - 08.2024
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Community Counseling Clinic at St. Edward's
05.2023 - 08.2023
Master of Arts - Counseling
St. Edward's University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
St. Edward's University