Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
References
Certificationsandlicensures
Affiliations
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.
Timeline
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Mia Ferrell

Columbus,OH

Summary

Knowledgeable Licensed Counselor with background in providing counseling and support to military families. Skilled in addressing complex emotional needs and fostering resilience in clients. Demonstrated ability to use empathy and active listening to build trust and encourage positive outcomes.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Military Family Life Counselor

Leidos
10.2022 - Current
  • Assisted families in navigating the unique challenges of military life by offering guidance on available resources both within the military community and beyond.
  • Implemented proactive outreach efforts targeting newly arrived or soon-to-deploy families in order to facilitate early connections with support systems.
  • Enhanced family resilience by providing comprehensive counseling and support services to military families.
  • Advocated on behalf of clients as necessary to ensure access to appropriate services and supports within the military system.
  • Implemented individual and group counseling sessions for military personnel, addressing mental health, stress management, and relationship issues.
  • Promoted positive mental health among service members and their families by providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to individual needs.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
  • Facilitated outreach activities to build community awareness.

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Arbor Counseling LLC
01.2020 - Current
  • Provide therapy to clients with behavioral health concerns, document progress notes, develop treatment plans, intake assessments

Director of HIV Case Management

Department of Health and Senior Services
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Provide oversight of the state of Missouri HIV Case Management System
  • Develop policy and procedures for State of Missouri HIV Case Management
  • Oversight of HRSA Federal grant services, collaborate with statewide management team and quality team, review reports of performance measures, conduct contract management site visits

Licensed Professional Counseling Private Practice
01.2013 - 01.2020
  • Provide counseling services to clients with behavioral health concerns

Program Specialist II

Department of Mental Health, Division of Behavioral Health
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Conduct behavioral health monitoring site visits
  • Answer inquiries about behavioral health related concerns
  • NASADAD- Women and Children Network representative, DMH Women and Children Specialist, review Missouri Code of State Regulations

Substance Abuse Counselor

Phoenix Programs
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Provide individual counseling, group counseling, and develop treatment plans, resource referrals, advocacy, case management, facility women’s groups and counseling practicum

Substance Abuse Counselor I

Department of Rehabilitation
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Provide individual counseling, behavior modification, group counseling, and advocacy services to individual who were incarcerated

Program Manager

Woodhaven
01.2004 - 01.2010
  • Oversee monthly expenses, supervise home managers, supervise 30-40 staff, Oversee 6 Individualized Supported Living homes, hiring, write Individual Plans, liaison to CMRO, and advocate for services

Probation/Parole Officer

State of Missouri
01.2000 - 01.2008
  • Supervise offenders, write progress reports, investigations, testify in court, filing, data entry, customer service

Education

Master - Education Counseling

Stephens College
Columbia, MO
01.2012

B.S - Psychology, Criminal Justice

Lincoln University
Jefferson City, MO
01.1995

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Effective Communication
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Individual Counseling
  • Couples Counseling
  • Grief counseling
  • Problem-Solving
  • Collaboration
  • Active Listening
  • Counseling techniques

Volunteer Experience

01/01/15, Practicum, Fulton State Hospital, Individuals with Developmental disabilities

References

  • Christine Smith, Missouri Department of Mental Health , christine.smith@health.mo.gov
  • Iman Azur, Counselor Arbor Counseling, +14102414646
  • Victor Crouch, MFLC Supervisor, 571- Victor.L.Crouch@Leidos.com

Certificationsandlicensures

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), #2013035386, State of Missouri Division of Professional Registration
  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), #E.1901409, Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & MFT Board

Affiliations

  • APA
  • Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.

Sigma Gamma Rho is a national collegiate sorority incorporated in 1922. Over the years, Sigma Gamma Rho has served as a home for thousands of collegiate and professional women looking for a place to share inspiring life experiences, learn new things, conquer life challenges, thrive in society, and uplift the community through sisterhood, scholarship, and service. The dynamic women of Sigma Gamma Rho have built and sustained a well-known and highly respected reputation for leading positive change. We currently have more than 500 chapters in the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, Germany, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates.

Timeline

Military Family Life Counselor

Leidos
10.2022 - Current

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Arbor Counseling LLC
01.2020 - Current

Director of HIV Case Management

Department of Health and Senior Services
01.2017 - 01.2020

Licensed Professional Counseling Private Practice
01.2013 - 01.2020

Program Specialist II

Department of Mental Health, Division of Behavioral Health
01.2013 - 01.2017

Substance Abuse Counselor

Phoenix Programs
01.2011 - 01.2013

Substance Abuse Counselor I

Department of Rehabilitation
01.2011 - 01.2012

Program Manager

Woodhaven
01.2004 - 01.2010

Probation/Parole Officer

State of Missouri
01.2000 - 01.2008

B.S - Psychology, Criminal Justice

Lincoln University

Master - Education Counseling

Stephens College
Mia Ferrell