Michele Tennyson
Collinsville,IL
Summary
Licensed Professional Counselor with a strong focus on delivering compassionate and dedicated individual counseling to adolescents and adults. Proficient in effectively addressing a wide range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress, coping, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Utilizes evidence-based therapeutic approaches to consistently promote personal growth and resilience in clients. Skilled in developing personalized treatment plans and building trusting client relationships.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor
Alliance Counseling Services, PLLC
10.2019 - Current
- Provide individual counseling to adolescents and adults
- Address issues such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress, coping, life transitions, and relationship challenges
- Develop and implement personalized treatment plans
Mental Health Counselor
Caritas Family Solutions
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Provided client-centered mental health counseling services to children and families in the foster care system
- Advocated for clients on individual, community, and systemic levels
- Collaborated with foster care clients and case workers
- Completed Medicaid-compliant documentation for each client case
Counseling Intern
Caritas Family Solutions
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Provided client-centered mental health counseling services to individuals, families, and groups
- Co-facilitated weekly psychoeducation parenting and anger management groups
- Assisted adults working towards reunification with their children
Foster Care Case Aide
Caritas Family Solutions
05.2015 - 05.2018
- Supervised visits between parents and youth in the care of the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services
- Wrote objective and accurate visitation case notes
- Completed time sheets, mileage sheets, vouchers, and other documentation
- Transported clients to case-related appointments
Program Support Assistant
Veterans Health Administration
01.2008 - 12.2013
- Assisted with the coordination of Telemental Health programs for 8 medical centers and 20 community-based outpatient clinics
- Evaluated clinical, business, and technical program processes for compliance
- Compiled data to assess program needs and monitor development
- Trained mental health staff to use videoconferencing technology
- Reported program status to leadership at various levels
- Implemented and marketed new Telemental Health programs
Health Science Specialist/Research Assistant
Veterans Health Administration
04.2013 - 10.2013
- Conducted research for a quasi-experimental study on peer-led recovery programs
- Applied findings to outpatient mental health groups
- Recruited, scheduled, interviewed, screened, and consented study participants
- Administered the Behavior and Symptom Identification Scale (BASIS-24) and Recovery Assessment Scale (RAS)
- Created and maintained an Excel database for study data and group attendance
- Maintained study documentation binders in accordance with IRB standards
- Provided weekly progress reports to study sponsor, principal investigator, and mental health leadership
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Human Services
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA06.2007
Skills
- Individual and group counseling
- Client-Focused Therapy
- Patient-Centered Treatment Design
- Mental health assessment
- Documentation Standards
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Cultural Awareness
- Collaborative Advocacy
- Program coordination
- Data analysis
Certification
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), 178.015175, 02/01/19
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor
Alliance Counseling Services, PLLC
10.2019 - Current
Mental Health Counselor
Caritas Family Solutions
02.2019 - 05.2019
Counseling Intern
Caritas Family Solutions
05.2018 - 02.2019
Foster Care Case Aide
Caritas Family Solutions
05.2015 - 05.2018
Health Science Specialist/Research Assistant
Veterans Health Administration
04.2013 - 10.2013
Program Support Assistant
Veterans Health Administration
01.2008 - 12.2013
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Human Services
Old Dominion University
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