MICHAEL S. BALISTRERI
Waukesha,WI
Summary
Compassionate leader with extensive knowledge of counseling principles and practices. Adept at creating individualized treatment plans and leading group therapy sessions. Committed to creating safe, supportive environment for all participants.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Group Leader
Pure Desire Ministries
08.2020 - Current
- Leading men through the addiction recovery process.
- Provide pastoral counseling to group members.
- Implement and review group guidelines and policy.
- Help maintain recovery with follow up phone calls and conversations throughout each week.
- Build life long relationships and oversee the next steps according to each members desired goals.
Small Group Coordinator
Men Under God (MUG)
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Lead small group formation for men's college ministry.
- Selected and trained small group leaders.
- Wrote and delivered sermons.
- Insured group satisfaction with surveys and follow up discussions.
- Collaborated with other ministry departments to ensure best practices, structure, and experience were in place.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Pastoral Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
Trinity International University
Deerfield, IL05.2019
Skills
- Superior Communication Skills
- Addiction Counseling
- Exceptional Problem Solver
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Praise and Encouragement
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Data Entry and Collection
- Leadership Support
Certification
- Pure Desire Group Leader Training - August 2022
- Certified Pastoral Sex Addiction Professional (IITAP) - August 2023
- Fundamentals of Biblical Counseling Training (ACBC) - November 2023
- Certified Peer Support Specialist - March 2024
Timeline
Group Leader
Pure Desire Ministries
08.2020 - Current
Small Group Coordinator
Men Under God (MUG)
08.2018 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - Clinical Pastoral Counseling
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
Trinity International University
- Pure Desire Group Leader Training - August 2022
- Certified Pastoral Sex Addiction Professional (IITAP) - August 2023
- Fundamentals of Biblical Counseling Training (ACBC) - November 2023
- Certified Peer Support Specialist - March 2024
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