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Michaela Klimko NCC, LPC

Milwaukee,WI

Summary

Empathetic Licensed Professional Counselor highly accomplished in individual counseling, group facilitation, and treatment planning. Genuine and accommodating individual paired with experience assisting clients in need of emotional and psychological support. Exceptionally well-versed in arranging and facilitating counseling sessions and implementing and assessing treatment goals. Working knowledge of therapeutic modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy and play therapy interventions.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Red Oak Counseling
09.2021 - Current
  • Created and facilitated weekly, on-going support group for high school aged students.
  • Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
  • Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
  • Employed methodologies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, play therapy and more, to assist patients.
  • Consulted with highly skilled counseling team on a weekly basis
  • Maintained a client caseload of 25+ clients a week

Residential Care Specialist

Rogers Behavioral Health
05.2019 - 08.2021
  • Assisted residents with basic activities of daily living.
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns throughout each shift.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned service areas.
  • Reported changes in resident condition and health to resident's treatment team.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern

Red Oak Counseling
05.2020 - 05.2021
  • Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from from a wide variety of mental health diagnoses
  • Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
  • Completed clinical document for each client
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Education

Master of Science - Professional Counseling-Clinical Mental Health

Mount Mary University
Milwaukee, WI
05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
05.2018

Skills

  • Mental Health Support
  • Group Facilitation
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Developing Relationships
  • Individual and Group Counseling
  • Best Practices and Standards
  • Wisconsin Professional Counselor Licensure (LPC)
  • Treatment Coordination
  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Treatment Planning and Implementation

Affiliations

  • National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Self-Care Strategies

  • Strong emphasis on work-life balance
  • Quality time spent with family and peers
  • Monthly personal therapy
  • Reading
  • Painting
  • Spending time outdoors/in nature
  • Emotional Support Animal adoption (Cat: Phineas)

Timeline

Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Red Oak Counseling
09.2021 - Current

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern

Red Oak Counseling
05.2020 - 05.2021

Residential Care Specialist

Rogers Behavioral Health
05.2019 - 08.2021

Master of Science - Professional Counseling-Clinical Mental Health

Mount Mary University

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

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