Loretta Woods
Swannanoa,NC
Summary
Empathetic and self-directed therapist with excellent active listening and verbal communication skills. Facilitates family, couples and individual counseling sessions to help clients pinpoint underlying emotions triggering instability and conflict. Maintains records and makes written and oral reports concerning client care, counseling and therapeutic activities. Experienced in developing and managing client treatment plans. Committed to establishing goals and objectives to help clients build healthy and positive personal relationships.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
Western Carolina Rescue Ministries
Asheville, NC
01.2024 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention services as needed to assist clients in resolving immediate psychological distress or safety concerns.
- Adhered to confidentiality regulations outlined by HIPAA laws when discussing sensitive information related to clients' mental health status.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to address issues such as communication, parenting skills, substance abuse, and relationship conflict.
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies for managing stressors and improving interpersonal relationships.
- Counseled individuals experiencing grief due to loss of a loved one or life transitions.
- Maintained detailed records of all client contacts including assessment notes, progress reports, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
- Provided individual, couple, and family therapy services to clients in accordance with professional ethical standards.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions through regular feedback from clients.
- Educated clients about mental health diagnoses, symptoms management techniques, and available resources in the community.
- Participated in weekly case conferences to discuss difficult cases or concerns regarding client progress.
- Formulated and implemented individualized family treatment plans designed to strengthen intact families, reunite divided families and support personal growth.
- Encouraged clients to share details, thoughts and emotions in safe, conducive environment.
- Constructed progress notes, evaluations, and recommendations to maintain individual case files.
- Used compiled client information to create action and treatment plans.
Mental Health Therapist Intern
Cooper Riis
Mill Spring, NC
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Facilitated psychoeducational classes related to mental health topics such as coping skills and stress management.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care for patients.
- Participated in case conferences with other professionals to discuss client progress and challenges.
- Assisted in the development of treatment plans for patients based on their individual needs.
- Encouraged healthy lifestyle choices through nutrition education and physical activity promotion.
- Provided feedback on therapeutic goals during sessions while helping clients recognize strengths they can use in problem solving.
- Promoted an environment conducive to emotional growth and healing through active listening techniques.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when interacting with diverse populations from different backgrounds.
- Maintained accurate records of client contacts including assessment data, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries.
- Provided individual and group counseling to clients with mental health issues.
- Created a safe environment that fosters trust, understanding, and respect between therapist and client.
- Utilized various techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy when working with clients.
- Documented all sessions in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss happenings in life to help develop insight into themselves or relationships.
Elementary Assistant Principal
Reynolds Mountain Christian Academy
Asheville, NC
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Reviewed disciplinary cases involving students that had violated the code of conduct policy.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for faculty members focusing on topics such as classroom management strategies, assessment techniques and best practices in instruction.
- Conducted observations of classrooms to assess the instructional environment, teacher effectiveness and student engagement.
- Assisted in developing and implementing school policies, procedures and educational programs.
- Ensured compliance with all district policies related to safety regulations or health codes within the building.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
Elementary School Principal
New City Christian School
Asheville, NC
07.2008 - 05.2015
- Collaborated with teachers on curriculum development and implementation.
- Supervised daily operations of the school including attendance records and disciplinary actions.
- Implemented emergency protocols in response to natural disasters or other emergencies.
- Analyzed assessment data to determine areas where improvement is needed in student achievement.
- Scheduled meetings with parents to discuss student's academic progress.
- Participated in community events that support the school's mission.
- Established effective communication channels between teachers, administrators, students, and parents.
- Conducted regular evaluations of teacher performance to improve instruction quality.
- Developed and implemented school-wide policies to ensure the safety of students, staff, and faculty.
- Provided guidance for professional development activities for teachers.
- Developed strategies to increase parental involvement in their children's education.
- Addressed complaints from parents or other stakeholders regarding school matters.
- Created a positive learning environment by fostering relationships between teachers, parents, and students.
- Developed platform for instructional practices design through data-driven decision-making.
- Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
- Encouraged and voiced positive feedback to mentor and motivate new teachers.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Met and listened to student concerns to encourage, guide, and assist, resulting in improved academics.
- Determined allocations of funds for classroom supplies and materials, authorizing purchases.
Education
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
Montreat College
Montreat, NC05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - General Education
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN05-2000
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Milligan College
Milligan, TNSkills
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Mental Health Assessment
- Self-Care Promotion
- Professional Collaboration
- Parenting Skills Education
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Stress Management Interventions
- Case management abilities
- Family Dynamics Understanding
- Ethics and confidentiality
- Grief and loss support
- Multicultural Competence
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- One-on-one counseling
- Written Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Crisis consultation
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Professional Demeanor
- Time management abilities
Affiliations
- gifted writer (music, poetry)
- musician/singer
- love for animals and nature
Timeline
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
Western Carolina Rescue Ministries
01.2024 - Current
Mental Health Therapist Intern
Cooper Riis
08.2023 - 01.2024
Elementary Assistant Principal
Reynolds Mountain Christian Academy
07.2016 - 06.2018
Elementary School Principal
New City Christian School
07.2008 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
Montreat College
Bachelor of Arts - General Education
East Tennessee State University
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Milligan College
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