Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Lisa Harlow

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

Compassionate and person-centered Clinical Mental Health Counselor with a strong foundation in active listening, empathy, and collaborative care. Recently graduated with rigorous academic training and hands-on experience applying trauma-informed therapeutic interventions to support diverse individuals through life’s challenges. Brings a wealth of personal life experience that informs a grounded, wise, and culturally sensitive approach to counseling. Skilled in building trust, fostering resilience, and tailoring evidence-based strategies to meet clients where they are. Committed to promoting emotional wellness through authentic connection, ethical practice, and continuous growth.

Work History

Mental Health Counseling Intern

Alliance Cares Counseling
04.2025 - Current
  • Conducted client intake assessments to gather relevant mental health history and needs.
  • Facilitated individual counseling sessions, employing therapeutic techniques to support client goals.
  • Engaged in ongoing professional development through supervision meetings and training workshops on best practices.
  • Supported outreach initiatives aimed at increasing community awareness of mental health resources available through the organization.
  • Coordinated care with other healthcare providers as needed, ensuring seamless integration of services for optimal client outcomes.
  • Documented session notes and progress reports in compliance with ethical standards and organizational protocols.

Supervisor/Waitress/Bartender

Bud & Stanley’s Pub and Grub, Grand Rapids
07.2019 - Current
  • Managing front of the house staff, customers and daily tasks.
  • Customer Service and being able to multitask in a high volume restaurant.

Assistant Literary Specialist

EduStaff/Northview Public School
08.2019 - 08.2022
  • Helping young struggling readers improve their skills and knowledge.
  • Working closely with teachers to coordinate schedules and needs of students.
  • Flexibility, creativity and patience with students to best be able to help them succeed.

Daycare Director

Colorful Memories Daycare, Grand Rapids
08.2004 - 04.2013
  • Ran an in-home state licensed daycare.
  • In charge of the care of 6-10 children on a daily basis. Including but not limited to: feeding, personal hygiene, learning, social skills and routines.
  • Responsible for the bookkeeping, State paperwork and managing all aspects of the business side of the business.

Education

Associates - General Education

Grand Rapids Community College
06.1999

BA - History

Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids
06.2003

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Capella University
Minneota, MN
12-2025

Skills

  • Managing staff, time, and stress in the workplace and home
  • Suicide risk assessment
  • Integrity in professional conduct
  • Building rapport
  • Psychoeducational facilitation
  • Relationship building
  • Individual counseling
  • Adolescent counseling
  • Biopsychosocial assessments
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Case documentation

Timeline

Mental Health Counseling Intern

Alliance Cares Counseling
04.2025 - Current

Assistant Literary Specialist

EduStaff/Northview Public School
08.2019 - 08.2022

Supervisor/Waitress/Bartender

Bud & Stanley’s Pub and Grub, Grand Rapids
07.2019 - Current

Daycare Director

Colorful Memories Daycare, Grand Rapids
08.2004 - 04.2013

Associates - General Education

Grand Rapids Community College

BA - History

Grand Valley State University

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Capella University
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