Participated in clinical supervision, actively seeking feedback from supervisors to enhance therapeutic skills and improve client outcomes.
Provided psychotherapy to children and adolescents incorporating cognitive-behavioral, client-centered and play-therapy to address various treatment goals.
Contributed to a positive therapeutic environment by establishing rapport with clients and maintaining professional boundaries.
Conducted thorough intake assessments to gather relevant information for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Recreational Therapy Coordinator
Highland Park Hospital-IP Psych
10.2020 - Current
Provided individual and group mental health counseling in alignment with evidence-based practice and clinical models through the use of the recreational activities
Developed and maintained positive working relationships with community resource representatives to improve client services.
Trained and evaluated employees in company and regulatory compliance requirements to promote conformance
Planned, formulated, and organized therapeutic programming schedule
Supervised student interns
Mental Health Counselor
Highland Park Hospital-IP Psych
02.2020 - 10.2020
Provided a wide variety of individual and group counseling intervention strategies utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy methodologies to assist patients
Documented necessary patient information such as progress notes, updated treatment goals, and discharge summaries
Demonstrated sensitivity and competence in treating patients from diverse backgrounds.
Collaborated as a member of the multidisciplinary team to appropriately develop client care services
Recreational Therapy Intern
Highland Park Hospital- IP Psych
08.2019 - 12.2019
Created and implemented a comprehensive program based upon the needs assessment of the patients
Planned and facilitated a variety of programs including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy,
Leisure Education, Creative Expression, Group Therapy, and Family Activity Group
Built a rapport with a variety of patients and families
Communicated with staff about the various needs and safety concerns of patients
Administrative Assistant
The Boat House Chicago
05.2019 - 08.2019
Greeted all clients and visitors, ensuring that they received an outstanding first impression of the company
Collected and processed customer payments
Answered customer questions and concerns and directed calls to necessary departments
Strengthened existing customer relationships as well as built new customer relationships
Assisted delivering products to customers, ensuring their satisfaction
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Chicago, IL
06-2025
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
05.2019
Skills
Schedule/Time management
Detail-Oriented
Adaptability
Flexibility
Organization
Interpersonal relationship skills
Leadership experience
Health information systems
Recreational therapy techniques
Individual and group therapy
Certification
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, September 2020