Lisa Pyles
Kent,Ohio
Summary
Experienced Mental Health Counselor skilled in assisting diverse clients, including adolescents and adults, in overcoming personal obstacles and managing difficult circumstances. Committed to creating a safe and supportive environment that encourages exploration of underlying issues while developing personalized strategies for growth and development. Holds a valid state license and dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals seeking guidance and support in their journey towards improved mental well-being.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Counselor
Childrens Advantage
09.2022 - Current
- Experience in completing Diagnostic Assessments, working with Behavioral Health Juvenile Justice clients, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR Certified, Trauma Focused Care, Substance Abuse Counseling.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
- Participated in ongoing professional development trainings to remain current on best practices within the counseling field.
- Communicated regularly with other professionals involved in the client''s care for coordinated service delivery efforts.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
Licensed Practical Counselor
National Youth Advocate Program
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Experienced in Diagnostic Intake, Creating Individual Specialized Goals, Completing Clinical Progress Notes, Community Based Counseling including -foster children, and outpatient clients, working with all age ranges 4 to 52
- Trust Based Relational Trained, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DLA –20 Trained, CANS Trained, Crisis Prevention Intervention Trained.
Licensed Practical Counselor
Childrens Advantage
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Experienced in Diagnostic Intake, individual counseling, clinical progress notes in EHR, school- based consult and therapy, group therapy for Social Skills, Anxiety and Depression, and court ordered Choices Group
- Training in 7 Challenges Program for AOD Services and Diversion Program for AOD
- Critical Incident Response Team Training
- Improved client coping mechanisms with introduction of evidence-based practices.
Receptionist/Cashier/Customer Service
Bella Sole Tanning, Travel & More
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations
- Create, maintain, and enter information into databases
- Collected payment for service and products purchased
- Clean facilities such as tanning beds, stocked towels in rooms.
Teacher Associate
Central Community School District- Central Alternative School
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, and school counselor, program coordinator
- Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress
- Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
Substitute Teacher Associate
Central Community School District- Central Middle School
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as those with learning disabilities, and behavior disabilities
- Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips
- Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
Education
M.S. in Mental Health Counseling -
Capella University
01.2018
B.A. in Psychology, minor in Criminal Justice -
Ashford University
01.2012
A.S. Degree -
Clinton Community College
01.2010
Skills
- Team Player
- Detail Oriented
- Knowledge of multiple counseling theories and techniques
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Counseling
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Adolescent Counseling
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Suicide Prevention
- Client Needs Assessment
- Intake assessments
- Motivational Interviewing
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Time Management
Affiliations
- Ohio Counseling Association
- American Counseling Association
- Chi Upsilon Chi Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Certification
- LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Seven Challenges
Timeline
Licensed Practical Counselor
Childrens Advantage
09.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Counselor
National Youth Advocate Program
07.2021 - 08.2022
Licensed Practical Counselor
Childrens Advantage
01.2019 - 06.2021
Receptionist/Cashier/Customer Service
Bella Sole Tanning, Travel & More
01.2009 - 01.2013
Teacher Associate
Central Community School District- Central Alternative School
01.2008 - 01.2011
Substitute Teacher Associate
Central Community School District- Central Middle School
01.2004 - 01.2007
M.S. in Mental Health Counseling -
Capella University
B.A. in Psychology, minor in Criminal Justice -
Ashford University
A.S. Degree -
Clinton Community College
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