MERRICK LARSON
Rochester,NY
Summary
Compassionate mental health professional with relevant experience in clinical settings. Proficient in applying various methodology skills to facilitate client-centered care. Proven ability to build rapport and enhance client resilience through effective psychoeducation and trauma-informed care. Committed to fostering emotional growth and supporting diverse client needs in various settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Delphi Rise Outpatient Clinic
Rochester, NY
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Provided individual counseling for 10 adults with co-occurring substance use disorders and mental health diagnoses.
- Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused therapy techniques.
- Co-facilitated Dialectical Behavior Therapy coping skills group to enhance client resilience.
- Completed assessments, developed treatment plans, and maintained accurate EMR documentation.
Volunteer Counselor, Open Access Services
Delphi Rise
Rochester, NY
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Facilitated client access to detox, inpatient, and residential placements.
- Delivered crisis support and motivational enhancement in a walk-in setting.
School Counselor
Bloomfield CSD
Bloomfield, NY
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Delivered SEL curriculum, enhancing student engagement and emotional growth.
- Coordinated 504 and IEP plans to ensure compliance with educational standards.
- Provided individual and group counseling to address diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to support behavioral and emotional development of students.
- Facilitated resource referrals for families seeking additional support services.
LTS School Counselor
Canandaigua CSD & Churchville-Chili CSD
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Delivered SEL curriculum, individual/group counseling, and 504/IEP coordination.
- Supported students’ emotional and academic needs during in-person and remote learning.
Education
Advanced Certificate - Mental Health Counseling
University of Rochester – Warner School of Education
Rochester, NY08-2025
M.S. - School Counseling
University of Rochester – Warner School of Education
Rochester05.2018
B.A. - Psychology
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA05.2015
Skills
- Dialectical and cognitive behavioral therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Crisis intervention
- Rapport building
- Trauma-informed care
- Substance abuse counseling
- Documentation and record keeping
- Psychoeducation
- Ethics and confidentiality
- Suicide risk assessment
Certification
- LMHC-P (Expected September 2025)
- Tending the Roots NYS Trauma Training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Delphi Rise Outpatient Clinic
01.2025 - 08.2025
Volunteer Counselor, Open Access Services
Delphi Rise
02.2024 - 07.2024
School Counselor
Bloomfield CSD
08.2021 - 07.2023
LTS School Counselor
Canandaigua CSD & Churchville-Chili CSD
01.2020 - 01.2021
Advanced Certificate - Mental Health Counseling
University of Rochester – Warner School of Education
M.S. - School Counseling
University of Rochester – Warner School of Education
B.A. - Psychology
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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