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Matthew Wright

Austin,TX

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPC Associate

Prosper Therapy Co.
06.2024 - Current
  • Develop strong rapport with clients, fostering a supportive and safe environment for self-exploration and growth.
  • Improve client outcomes through the implementation of effective crisis intervention strategies during high-risk situations.
  • Conduct thorough assessments to identify client strengths, weaknesses, and areas requiring intervention or support.
  • Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.

Counseling Intern

Respark And Associates Counseling
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Reviewed case files to better assess client needs and proper course of treatment.
  • Maintained high level of patient confidentiality to comply with all federal and company regulations.
  • Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
  • Conducted client consultations and collaborated with other agency professionals to discuss courses of treatment.
  • Performed 475 hours of supervised individual and couples counseling sessions.

Counseling Practicum Student

St Edwards University Counseling Clinic
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Maintain a case load of 2-4 clients for a total of 40 direct hours
  • Work collaboratively with clients to utilize counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client
  • Utilize a person centered integrative approach with techniques from CBT, DBT and Existential therapy
  • Provide psychoeducation on mental health topics and resources to clients
  • Use TherapyNotes to implement client cases into system and provide updates as required

LCDC Intern

Windmill Wellness Ranch
01.2021 - 05.2022
  • Manged a case load of 8-10 clients
  • Collaboratively developed individual treatment goals based on client's history and diagnosis
  • Completed required documentation using Zencharts for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines
  • Facilitated five Smart Recovery groups, one S.L.L.A group and two process groups per week
  • Increased Smart Recovery participation from average of 5 clients to 20 clients per group

Education

Certification - Sex Therapy Counseling

Sexual Health Alliance
12.2024

Master of Arts - Counseling

St Edwards University
05.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Drug Abuse Counseling

San Antonio College
05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Lowell, MA
05.2019

Skills

  • Organization and Time Management
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Active Listening
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Proficient in ZenCharts and Therapy Notes
  • Depression Treatment
  • Self-Esteem Building
  • Relationship counseling
  • Life Transitions
  • Suicide Prevention

Certification

LPC Associate - 2024

License #95454

Supervisor: Joey Santos, Phd, LPC-S


LMFT Associate - Expected Oct, 2024


National Certified Counselor (NCC) - 2024


LCDC-I - Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Intern


PFA- Psychological First Aid


CALM - Counseling on Access to Lethal Means


Timeline

LPC Associate

Prosper Therapy Co.
06.2024 - Current

Counseling Intern

Respark And Associates Counseling
08.2023 - 05.2024

Counseling Practicum Student

St Edwards University Counseling Clinic
05.2023 - 08.2023

LCDC Intern

Windmill Wellness Ranch
01.2021 - 05.2022

Certification - Sex Therapy Counseling

Sexual Health Alliance

Associate of Applied Science - Drug Abuse Counseling

San Antonio College

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Massachusetts - Lowell

Master of Arts - Counseling

St Edwards University

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