MARY A MARTIN
Henderson,NV
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional counselor with a strong background in providing therapeutic support and mental health interventions. Expertise includes individual and group therapy, crisis management, and the development of tailored treatment plans that prioritize client needs. Committed to fostering collaborative teamwork and adaptability, consistently achieving client-centered outcomes through empathetic engagement and active listening. Recognized for creating a supportive environment that empowers clients to navigate challenges effectively.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
Henderson Mental Health
Las Vegas, NV
07.2025 - Current
- Oversee therapeutic sessions for individuals and couples, effectively addressing a spectrum of mental health challenges. Implemented diverse therapeutic approaches, including CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, EMDR, and the Gottman method. Manage a full client load of 30+ clients while ensuring timely documentation and treatment planning, creating a secure and welcoming space for clients.
- Perform detailed assessments and intakes for new clients, ensuring accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning.
- Conduct weekly therapy appointments, addressing the unique needs of individuals and couples.
- Engage with interdisciplinary teams, including mental health professionals and physicians, to ensure holistic service delivery for clients.
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
Lifespan Behavioral Health
Henderson, NV
04.2025 - 07.2025
- As a private mental health therapist, I provided individualized psychotherapy and counseling services to clients dealing with a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, grief, economic stress and aging. Through evidence-based therapeutic modalities, I worked with clients to develop coping strategies, explore thought patterns, and improve emotional well-being in a safe, confidential, and empathetic environment.
- Conducted client assessments and evaluations to help determine diagnostic practices and treatment plan development.
- Provided individual and couples therapy during weekly scheduled appointments.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to ensure a holistic approach to client care when needed.
SENIOR ACADEMIC ADVISOR
UNLV College of Education
Las Vegas, NV
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Led comprehensive academic advising initiatives to enhance student retention and success.
- Mentored junior advisors, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
- Collaborated with faculty to align curriculum offerings with student needs and career goals.
- Analyzed academic data to identify trends, informing strategic decisions for program development.
- Streamlined advising processes through the integration of technology-driven solutions for efficiency.
- Managed caseload of over 200 students, maintaining accurate records and monitoring progress toward graduation.
- Coordinated events such as new student orientation, open houses, and information sessions to engage the campus community.
PART-TIME FACULTY
UNLV Lee Business School
Las Vegas, NV
04.2022 - 04.2025
- Taught BUS 103- First Year Seminar
MENTAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELOR
Center for Behavioral Health
North Las Vegas, NV
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Worked with a full-time caseload of clients seeking treatment for opioid addiction. My primary role as a counselor was to support clients in their recovery journey by providing counseling, case management, and emotional support, ensuring patients complied with the methadone/suboxone treatment protocol, and their required treatment sessions. I worked closely with medical staff and other agencies to deliver a holistic support to treatment.
- Trained in general alcohol and drug screening assessments: AUDIT- The Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test, TIP 26- Substance Abuse Among Older Adults, TAPS- Tobacco, Alcohol, Prescription medication and other Substance Use and ASUS- Adult Substance Use Survey.
- Knowledgeable and utilized the ASAM Treatment Criteria for Addictive, Substance-Related, and Co-occurring Conditions and DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.
- Established rapport with patients through individual sessions using: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Trauma-Informed Care (TIC), Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of patient progress, treatment plans and sessions notes, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR/CRISIS LINE
Bonner Partners in Care
Sandpoint, ID
05.2016 - 03.2018
- Provided immediate emotional support, crisis intervention, and referrals to individuals experiencing emotional distress, mental health crises, and other urgent situations in the Bonner County area. Worked closely with local hospitals, shelters, law enforcement and other resources to aid callers in dangerous and/or life-threatening situations. Maintained an open line of communication after business hours and on weekends to ensure callers were able to reach mental health professionals outside of normal business hours.
- Attended weekly supervision and bi-weekly meetings with all other crisis line counselors for training and debriefing on cases.
- Averaged one week a month, four-day shifts, and on-call backup shifts with the assigned counselor for the week.
- Completed suicide prevention training through the Idaho Suicide Prevention Coalition and NAMI Idaho.
RETENTION AND COMPLETION COORDINATOR
North Idaho College
Coeur D'Alene, ID
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Coordinated cross-departmental projects to enhance communication and streamline processes.
- Evaluated operational workflows, implementing improvements that increased efficiency by reducing redundancies.
- Led initiative to adopt new software tools, resulting in improved data management and reporting accuracy.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align project goals with organizational objectives, fostering a unified approach.
- Analyzed feedback from team members to identify areas for improvement, enhancing overall project outcomes.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
The Human Connection
Sandpoint, Idaho
05.2016 - 10.2016
- As a private mental health therapist, I provided individualized psychotherapy and counseling services to clients dealing with a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, grief, economic stress and aging. Through evidence-based therapeutic modalities, I worked with clients to develop coping strategies, explore thought patterns, and improve emotional well-being in a safe, confidential, and empathetic environment.
- Conducted client assessments and evaluations to help determine diagnostic practices and treatment plan development.
- Provided individual and couples therapy during weekly scheduled appointments.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to ensure a holistic approach to client care when needed.
- Received weekly supervision and training to review my client’s cases as well as being trained in EMDR, Biofeedback and Mindfulness-Based practices.
MENTAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELOR
Sequel Alliance Family Services
Sandpoint, Idaho
05.2014 - 10.2016
- Resided as main counselor for the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for individuals with co-occurring disorders either court-ordered or referred by inpatient programs in the surrounding area. Clients attended weekly individual sessions and group sessions three-times a week. The position required me to work closely with several other agencies including Bonner County Sheriff’s Department, Corrections, Probation and Parole, Kootenai Behavioral Health and Inpatient recovery centers.
- Established rapport with patients through individual sessions using: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Trauma-Informed Care (TIC), Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
- Utilized alcohol and drug screening assessments: AUDIT- The Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test, TIP 26- Substance Abuse Among Older Adults, TAPS- Tobacco, Alcohol and other Substance Use and ASUS- Adult Substance Use Survey.
- Maintained treatment standards based on the DSM-5, ASAM, SAMHSA and NIH evidence-based practices.
- Trained and administered Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN) assessments in the correctional setting to determine if clients were eligible for inpatient or IOP treatment. Trained in GAIN-SS, GAIN-I, and GAIN-Q3.
- Experience with using progress note formats including: SOAP, DAP and BIRP.
SENIOR ACADEMIC ADVISOR
UNLV Lee Business School
Las Vegas, NV
01.2006 - 01.2014
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Developed and implemented strategic plans for academic program improvements and student services.
- Facilitated workshops on academic planning, financial literacy, and career readiness for students.
- Established partnerships with campus resources, promoting holistic support for student populations.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in academic advising.
- Streamlined academic advising processes for improved efficiency and student satisfaction.
- Updated online resources such as department websites, blogs, or social media accounts related to advising services .
- Led special projects like research studies or grant proposals aimed at improving the overall quality of academic advising programs .
- Implemented data-driven initiatives to improve retention rates among first-year students.
- Collaborated with faculty to revise curriculum for optimal student learning outcomes.
- Served as liaison between students, faculty, and administration to address concerns and resolve issues promptly.
- Evaluated transfer credits from other institutions, ensuring seamless transition for incoming transfer students .
PART-TIME FACULTY
UNLV Lee Business School
Las Vegas, NV
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Developed and taught BUS 103- First Year Seminar
Education
M.S. - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV01.2014
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV01.2005
B.A. - Cultural Anthropology (minor in Psychology)
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV01.2002
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Building rapport
- Individual counseling
- Individual and group counseling
- Multicultural competence
- Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
- Therapeutic interventions
- Substance abuse support
- Crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
Certification
- Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC (License #; CP6255), Nevada, 2026
- Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-5894, Idaho, 2014-2018
- National Counseling Examination (NCE), Passed 2014
- NCMHCE Counseling Examination, Passed 2026
- EMDR training Part 1 & Part 2, currently training for credentialing
Timeline
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
Henderson Mental Health
07.2025 - Current
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
Lifespan Behavioral Health
04.2025 - 07.2025
SENIOR ACADEMIC ADVISOR
UNLV College of Education
04.2024 - 04.2025
PART-TIME FACULTY
UNLV Lee Business School
04.2022 - 04.2025
MENTAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELOR
Center for Behavioral Health
08.2018 - 01.2019
RETENTION AND COMPLETION COORDINATOR
North Idaho College
10.2016 - 10.2017
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR/CRISIS LINE
Bonner Partners in Care
05.2016 - 03.2018
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
The Human Connection
05.2016 - 10.2016
MENTAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELOR
Sequel Alliance Family Services
05.2014 - 10.2016
PART-TIME FACULTY
UNLV Lee Business School
01.2010 - 01.2014
SENIOR ACADEMIC ADVISOR
UNLV Lee Business School
01.2006 - 01.2014
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
B.A. - Cultural Anthropology (minor in Psychology)
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
M.S. - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Related Information And Experience
- Trained in several EHR systems
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, Salesforce, Maxient, PeopleSoft Student System, SIS-Student Information System, Canvas, Banner, EAB, WebCT, Business Objects, MBTI, Strong Interest, Skills assessment measures for K -12, and statistical software.
- Member of Chi Sigma Iota, International Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society
Teaching Presentation Event Planning Experience
- Instructor for First-Year and Second-Year Seminar over the last fourteen years at UNLV.
- Presentations and Workshops on diverse topics including: Resume and Interview skills, Critical Thinking and Transferable Skills, Time Management/SWOT Analysis, Academic and Career Planning, MBTI, Individual and Team Building, Discovering Learning Styles, Interpersonal Communication, Goal Development/Motivation.
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS
- MBTI Certification, CPP, Inc. (August 2013)
- Serving Every Returning Veteran, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (May 2013)
- Appreciative Advising Institute, University of South Carolina (July 2012)