Mary Jo Ciani M.A., LPC
St Clair Shores,Michigan
Summary
Accomplished Behavioral Therapist with 15+ years of experience counseling individuals and families with social, emotional and behavioral disorders. Positive, vibrant team member with focus on accurately identifying issues and evaluating best techniques for treatment. Dedicated to offering quality services and maintaining knowledge of latest advancements by attending professional conferences and continuing education courses.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychotherapist
Hope, Healing & Health
2018.04 - Current
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Assisted clients to better understand roles as parents, focusing on developing skills to nurture and guide children.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Deployed implementation guides for evidence-based interventions.
- Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Counseled individuals, groups or families to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
- Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
- Trained in techniques such as hypnosis, stress reduction therapy and play therapy to improve outcomes.
School Counselor
Shrine Catholic Grade School
2016.09 - 2023.06
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
Psychotherapist
Fisher & Cardamone Counseling Agency
2011.09 - 2018.04
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
School Counselor
St. Thecla Elementary School
2000.01 - 2011.06
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI12.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Major: Social Work, Minor: Psychology & Sociology
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05.2001
Skills
- Patient Documentation
- Facilitating Counseling Sessions
- Treatment Planning
- Developing Relationships
- Building Rapport
- Therapeutic Plans
- Stress Management
- Psychoeducation Delivery
- Anxiety Management
- Emotional Intelligence
- Goal Setting
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Grief Counseling
- Depression Treatment
Timeline
Psychotherapist
Hope, Healing & Health
2018.04 - Current
School Counselor
Shrine Catholic Grade School
2016.09 - 2023.06
Psychotherapist
Fisher & Cardamone Counseling Agency
2011.09 - 2018.04
School Counselor
St. Thecla Elementary School
2000.01 - 2011.06
Master of Arts - Counseling
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Major: Social Work, Minor: Psychology & Sociology
Central Michigan University
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