Leah L. Cook
Aubrey,Texas
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on educating future counselors.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
Private Practice
Frisco, Texas
04.2018 - Current
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions and suggested treatment options
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms
- Treated patients undergoing substance abuse treatment and recovery in out-patient treatment
- Applied knowledge of family systems, addiction, childhood trauma, psychogenic non-epileptic seizures and skills in diagnosing mental health issues to determine most likely root causes
- Developed, implemented, revised and evaluated continued education for the treatment of psychogenic non-epileptic seizures among other counseling professionals
- Provided patients with detailed information about symptoms, causes and treatment expectations
- Established appropriate course of treatment and implemented interventions
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement
- Offered expert testimony for legal consultations and court hearings
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning
- Ran individual therapy and family therapy sessions for children ages ten to seventeen
- Provided counseling to individuals and families struggling with family dysfunction, stage of life changes, chemical dependency, childhood trauma, dissociative disorders, mental health disorders, conversion disorders, codependency among family members, cultural acceptance, and breaking culture
- Provided education to other mental health providers in adoption setting, hospital settings
- Provided support to local students through public education setting by providing education about the counseling profession
Director of Trauma
University Behavioral Health
Denton, Texas
09.2016 - 04.2018
- Managed a staff of therapists including supervision of student interns, education of the staff and instruction about how to provide therapeutic activities related to trauma
- Created programming, scheduling and therapeutic activities fitting the Trauma Model modality for patients to engage in daily
- Ensured Joint Commission and CMS standards of care remained in compliance
- Supervised and educated student interns on basic to expert skill levels in patient care and therapeutic roles
- Created, lead, presented and implemented education for hospital wide staff members about treatment of psychogenic non-epileptic seizures
- Engaged and educated hospital wide staff members in yearly training necessary to maintain hospital accreditation
- Educated new hospital wide staff during orientation
- Hired and directed teams to achieve daily and long-term operations and business goals
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Provided documentation of processes to comply with regulations and company policies
- Directed staff and managed annual capital budget
- Developed impactful and strategic partnerships with clients to drive business development
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets
Program Therapist
University Behavioral Health
Denton, Texas
09.2014 - 09.2016
- Provided individual, group, and family therapy to individuals suffering from comorbid disorders related to trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and dissociative disorders
- Utilized CBT, ACT, DBT, Person Centered, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Model Therapy techniques to aid the patient in growth and insight related to their disorders
- Completed Bio-psychosocial assessments and intake documentation for new patients
- Maintained client records in compliance with HIPAA regulations, and Joint Commission regulations
- Completed discharge planning activities in advance of patients’ departure
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings and applied appropriate treatment planning to individual patients
- Created treatment plan individualized to meet patient needs
- Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans
- Effectively maintained caseload of thirty sessions per week using alternative therapies
- Worked with clinical psychiatrists to review patient progress and update treatment plans
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
Student Counselor Intern
American Addictions Center, The Greenhouse
Grand Prairie, Texas
04.2014 - 06.2014
- Completed psychosocial assessments, and intake with clients determining level of care as well as provide clinical formation
- Assisted in group, individual and family therapy with adult clients and client families suffering from addictions
- Contacted family for facilitation of communication with family therapist
- Completed necessary training as intern employee including development with skills in Person- Centered Theory, Intake/Assessment, maintaining confidentiality and HIPPA practices
Student Counselor Intern
Tarrant County MHMR Addiction Services
Fort Worth, Texas
09.2013 - 12.2013
- Contacted clients for intake, assessment, and goal-setting in addiction services with youth age 13-17 years old
- Co-facilitated groups with adolescents and adult family members of adolescents
- Provided CBT, motivational interviewing and person-centered individual therapy to adolescents struggling with substance use disorders
- Utilized play therapy techniques during individual counseling sessions with clients
Education
Ph.D. - Advanced Study of Human Behavior
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06.2021
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ04.2010
Skills
- Community Resources and Education
- Group and Individual Sessions
- Alcohol and Substance Abuse
- Active Learning
- Therapeutic Supervision
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Instructional Techniques
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor Expires March 2024
- Licensed Professional Counselor since 2014
- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor since 2011
- EMDR Trained 2018
- Trauma Model Certification 2015
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
Private Practice
04.2018 - Current
Director of Trauma
University Behavioral Health
09.2016 - 04.2018
Program Therapist
University Behavioral Health
09.2014 - 09.2016
Student Counselor Intern
American Addictions Center, The Greenhouse
04.2014 - 06.2014
Student Counselor Intern
Tarrant County MHMR Addiction Services
09.2013 - 12.2013
Ph.D. - Advanced Study of Human Behavior
Capella University
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
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