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Megan Bickett

Westlake,OH

Summary

Compassionate and Empathetic Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisor Designation (LPCC-S) who is dedicated to building a trusting therapeutic relationship with clients. Proven track record of helping clients improve mental health and well-being through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Skilled in selecting and utilizing appropriate treatment modalities and interventions to meet needs of individuals. Passionate about helping people manage mental health and improve quality of life.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Therapist

Senders Pediatrics
06.2024 - Current
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
  • Tailored therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of diverse client populations, including individuals with trauma histories.
  • Established strong rapport with clients by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural sensitivity.
  • Created a safe environment that fostered open communication and trust building among clients.
  • Promoted positive coping strategies among clients by teaching stress management techniques and self-care.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive care plans, addressing both mental and physical health needs.

School Based Therapist and Clinical Supervisor

Winston Consulting And Counseling
12.2020 - Current
  • Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
  • Collaborated with teachers, school administrators, school counselors and parents in development of treatment goals for students.
  • Consulted with teachers, school counselors, and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
  • Met with students (grades 1-12) on consistent basis to help students achieve therapeutic goals.
  • Utilized creative, research-based interventions with each student based on individual needs
  • Supervised interns, LPCs, and LSWs, providing education, guidance, and feedback as needed
  • Provided both individual and group supervision
  • Completed training and Continued Education Units to keep updated on new interventions, maintain and update license, and train to become licensed supervisor
  • Completed training to become EMDRIA trained EMDR therapist to help clients who have experienced trauma, PTSD anxiety, depression, and several other mental health conditions process/reprocess thoughts and feelings using bilateral stimulation.
  • Complete bi-weekly and monthly compliance for staff
  • Compiled monthly data and created monthly spreadsheet for each school in which practice is contracted.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Built and maintained therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive and empowering client environments.
  • Provided crisis intervention to support clients during times of urgent need.

Therapist

Finding Your Identity
03.2020 - 02.2021
  • Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
  • Documented client information, treatment plans, and client responses.
  • Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
  • Counseled individuals and couples to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
  • Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
  • Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
  • Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions through cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused therapy, and person-centered.
  • Provided individual and couples therapy sessions to clients dealing with mental health issues.
  • Built and maintained therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive and empowering client environments.
  • Provided crisis intervention to support clients during times of urgent need.
  • Utilized evidence-based techniques to deliver successful treatment.
  • Documented client progress to track effectiveness and inform future treatment plans.

School Based Therapist

Applewood Centers
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Collaborated with teachers, school administrators, school counselors and parents in development of treatment goals for students.
  • Met with students (grades 2-12) on consistent basis to help them achieve therapeutic goals.
  • Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
  • Utilized creative, research-based interventions with each student based on their individual needs
  • Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
  • Documented client information, treatment plans, and client responses.
  • Delivered brief interventions to help clients' develop healthy coping skills.
  • Counseled individuals and couples to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
  • Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
  • Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
  • Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
  • Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions through cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapy.
  • Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.
  • Built and maintained therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive and empowering client environments.
  • Provided crisis intervention to support clients during times of urgent need.
  • Utilized evidence-based techniques to deliver successful treatment.
  • Documented client progress to track effectiveness and inform future treatment plans.

Teacher

St. Jude School
08.2016 - 07.2019
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
  • Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
  • Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Led stress management skills group with 6th graders; discussed coping skills, completed activities to help students express thoughts and feelings in healthy ways, and utilized art and technology to create interactive, engaging activities to teach students new tools to help students work through stress, develop self awareness and build self esteem.
  • Co-led yoga class with students in grade 4 and another with students in grades 6-8; taught students relaxation skills, yoga stretches and poses, and breathing techniques.
  • Co-led student council and helped students complete fundraisers and service projects throughout school year
  • Developed and led student service group which completed variety of service projects within school and community.

Teaching Assistant

St. Jude School
08.2014 - 08.2016
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Stepped in as substitute teacher when teacher had meeting, needed to handle discipline, issue, was absent, etc.

Teacher

Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
08.2012 - 07.2013
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Co-led student council and assisted students with fundraisers and service projects at school and in community.

Teacher

Archbishop Lyke School
08.2007 - 07.2012
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Led multiple service projects in school and community including, but not limited to Pennies for Patients, food drives, and raising money for Breast Cancer Awareness walk which was completed with sister school,

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Middle Childhood Education

Walsh University
North Canton, OH
12.2004

Master of Arts - Clinician Mental Health Counseling

John Carroll University
University Heights, OH
08.2016

Skills

  • Staff Training and Supervision
  • Evidence-Based Practices and Interventions
  • Mental Health Assessments
  • Data Collection
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Treatment Planning
  • Building rapport
  • Client Confidentiality
  • EMDR trained

Timeline

Mental Health Therapist

Senders Pediatrics
06.2024 - Current

School Based Therapist and Clinical Supervisor

Winston Consulting And Counseling
12.2020 - Current

Therapist

Finding Your Identity
03.2020 - 02.2021

School Based Therapist

Applewood Centers
08.2019 - 08.2020

Teacher

St. Jude School
08.2016 - 07.2019

Teaching Assistant

St. Jude School
08.2014 - 08.2016

Teacher

Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
08.2012 - 07.2013

Teacher

Archbishop Lyke School
08.2007 - 07.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Middle Childhood Education

Walsh University

Master of Arts - Clinician Mental Health Counseling

John Carroll University

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