Megan Yarsinsky
ARVADA,Colorado
Summary
Dedicated Youth Treatment Counselor with experience in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and behavioral observation within multidisciplinary treatment settings. Skilled in supporting adolescents through complex emotional, behavioral, and systemic challenges while maintaining strong ethical judgment and reflective practice. Seeking PsyD-level training to expand competencies in psychological assessment, evidence-based intervention, and culturally responsive clinical care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Youth Treatment Counselor
Denver Childrens Home
Denver, Colorado
12.2024 - Current
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques to guarantee immediate client safety.
- Conducted structured and unstructured behavioral observations to support assessment, treatment planning, and clinical decision-making.
- Tracked symptom presentation and behavioral trends, communicating clinically relevant changes to therapists and interdisciplinary teams.
- Facilitated goal-setting conversations using motivational interviewing principles to increase client insight, autonomy, and engagement.
- Maintained confidentiality and upheld ethical standards in all interactions.
- Participated in regular staff meetings and trainings to stay updated on best practices.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, teachers, social workers, and probation officers to ensure care continuity.
Crisis Counselor Volunteer
Crisis Text Line
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Provided crisis intervention, emotional support, and suicide risk assessments using evidence-based de-escalation and safety-planning techniques.
- Navigated high-acuity conversations involving depression, trauma, self-harm, and interpersonal violence with calm, nonjudgmental communication.
- Applied reflective listening, validation, and problem-solving strategies to help texters identify coping tools and immediate next steps.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO08-2023
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral observation & documentation
- Trauma-informed communication
- Treatment planning support
- Ethical & confidentiality standards
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Culturally responsive care
- Adolescent development & psychopathology
- Problem solving & professional communication
Certification
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Certification
Timeline
Youth Treatment Counselor
Denver Childrens Home
12.2024 - Current
Crisis Counselor Volunteer
Crisis Text Line
01.2021 - 06.2024
Master of Arts - Psychology
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology
University of Colorado