Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Lauren McCollum

Brain Fitness Academy
Daytona Beach,FL
Lauren McCollum
1
Certification
2
years of professional experience

Compassionate soon to be registered intern with strong relationship-building and crisis intervention skills. Experienced in play therapy, couples therapy, and group therapy, effectively managing diverse client needs in a private practice setting. Committed to fostering positive client experiences and implementing impactful treatment plans fit for the individual.

Work History

Co-group Facilitator

7 Months
Brain Fitness Academy | 05.2026 - 12.2026

Facilitated a group for care givers of individuals with Alzheimer's and Dementia through the Brain Fitness Academy at Stetson University.

Master's Level Student Intern

1 Year 11 Months
Creation Counseling | 01.2025 - 12.2026

Completed student internship at Creation Counseling. Has private practice experience with individuals, couples, and children.

Education

Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy: Counselor Education

Stetson University | DeLand, FL | 12.2026

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Human Development

SUNY At Geneseo | Geneseo, NY | 05.2023

High School Diploma

Guilderland High School | Guilderland Center, NY | 06.2019

Skills

Multitasking Abilities
Leadership
Relationship Building
Session preparation
Treatment implementation
Behavioral support
Intake assessment
Private practice experience
Simple Practice Knowledge
Crisis intervention & Risk Assessment
Play Therapy Skills
Individual
Couples
and group therapy

Certification

Suicide Assessment and Prevention Workshop- 02/10/2024

(Instructors: Darcy and Paul Granello)

Gottman Level 1 Training (Couples Therapy)

Trauma Focused CBT Training: Level 1

Timeline

Co-group Facilitator

Brain Fitness Academy
05.2026 - 12.2026Read More

Master's Level Student Intern

Creation Counseling
01.2025 - 12.2026Read More

Stetson University

Master of Science from Marriage And Family Therapy: Counselor Education
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SUNY At Geneseo

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology And Human Development
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Guilderland High School

High School Diploma
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Lauren McCollum