Meghan Johnson
Richmond,VA
Summary
Dedicated and caring Resident in Counseling delivering ethical, culturally competent, and evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions to diverse individuals, couples, and families. Proficient in conducting diagnostic assessments and developing effective treatment plans collaboratively with clients. Creates a serene and mindful therapeutic environment, fostering empathy, trust, authenticity, and patience. Utilizes a person-centered approach, incorporating trauma-informed, strength-based, family systems, CBT, DBT, and Gottman modalities. Integrates mindfulness, creative/art, and play-based interventions. Thrilled to collaborate with a team and contribute to the agency's success through hard work, effective communication, organizational skills, respect, compassion, and a strong motivation for continuous growth and learning.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Resident in Counseling
Sage Counseling and Consulting, Ltd.
10.2023 - Current
- Provided counseling services to adolescents, adults, families, and couples.
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust, empathy, and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Conducted thorough assessments to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and develop effective treatment plans collaboratively with clients.
- Participated in ongoing professional development trainings.
- Offered referrals and engaged in care coordination to supported clients in accessing resources or other community services and to ensure continuity of care.
- Organized, presented, and participated in the panel of speakers for a women's wellness conference called Transformed: A Journey of Healing, Health, Hope, and Happiness, presented by Sage Counseling and NAMI.
Intensive In-Home and Mental Health Skill Building Counselor
Lighthouse Behavioral Health Center
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided counseling services to adolescents, adults, parents, and families.
- Collaboratively created treatment plans with clients and monitored progress.
- Engaged in care coordination with other mental health professionals and case managers to provide consistent care and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Consulted with other staff members and supervisors regarding cases as needed.
- Completed professional development trainings related to LGTBQ+ care, cultural sensitivity, and trauma.
- Shadowed and co-facilitated DBT group therapy.
Afterschool Program Teacher and Substitute Preschool Teacher
LeafSpring School At Three Chopt
06.2017 - 05.2022
- Developed and implemented creative and engaging one-on-one and group lessons for school-aged children.
- Maintained an orderly classroom to uphold safety and provide an appropriate learning environment.
- Provided mentorship and support to children and promoted their social-emotional development.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain rapport and support their children’s continuing education.
Ethnographic Researcher
Virginia Tech Appalachian Research Committee
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with the team to identify relevant areas of community concerns and determine the best methods of data collection.
- Wrote literature reviews regarding pollution and the Radford Army Ammunition Plant.
- Conducted interviews of the study’s population to collect ethnographic data.
- Analyzed data and presented at the Appalachian Teaching Project Conference.
Student Manager
Virginia Tech Dining Services
01.2016 - 05.2019
- Trained staff in procedures to maintain food safety and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Effectively supervised staff by implementing company policies, protocols, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Fostered positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Counseling Intern
Family Therapy Center of Virginia Tech
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Gained knowledge and passion for therapy by observing 75 hours of therapy sessions conducted by doctoral students.
Cashier and Receptionist
Raintree Swim and Racquet Club
05.2016 - 08.2016
Children's Soccer Coach
Sports Center of Richmond
06.2013 - 08.2015
Education
Master of Education - Couples and Family Counseling
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Blacksburg, VA05-2019
Skills
- Couple, Family, and Individual Counseling
- Multicultural Competency
- Crisis Intervention
- Comprehensive Biopsychosocial Assessment
- Person Centered Tx Plan Development
- Empathetic and Patient Approach
- Clinical Documentation
- Time Management and Organization
- Care Coordination
- Tracking Client Progress
Certification
- Gottman Level 1
- Gottman Level 2 (in progress)
- Virginia Partnership for Gaming & Health: Problem Gambling Treatment 101
- Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Outpatient Resident in Counseling
Sage Counseling and Consulting, Ltd.
10.2023 - Current
Intensive In-Home and Mental Health Skill Building Counselor
Lighthouse Behavioral Health Center
05.2022 - 12.2023
Ethnographic Researcher
Virginia Tech Appalachian Research Committee
08.2019 - 12.2019
Counseling Intern
Family Therapy Center of Virginia Tech
08.2018 - 12.2018
Afterschool Program Teacher and Substitute Preschool Teacher
LeafSpring School At Three Chopt
06.2017 - 05.2022
Cashier and Receptionist
Raintree Swim and Racquet Club
05.2016 - 08.2016
Student Manager
Virginia Tech Dining Services
01.2016 - 05.2019
Children's Soccer Coach
Sports Center of Richmond
06.2013 - 08.2015
Master of Education - Couples and Family Counseling
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
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