Michelle Nelson Gaspar
Dedham,USA
Summary
Licensed clinical professional with strong background in mental health counseling. Skilled in therapeutic techniques, crisis intervention, and client assessment. Known for team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Proven ability to achieve impactful results and reliable performance.
Energetic and compassionate, equipped with deep understanding of human behavior and therapeutic techniques. Proficient in developing individualized treatment plans and utilizing evidence-based practices. Committed to fostering mental well-being and creating positive impact on clients' lives.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
LifeStance
04.2025 - Current
- Promoted professional development by attending conferences, participating in continuing education courses, and staying current with advances in the field of mental health counseling.
- Increased client engagement in therapy by building strong rapport, promoting trust, and providing a safe environment for selfexploration.
- Strengthened couples'' relationships through effective communication training sessions that emphasized active listening skills.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients dealing with complex mental health issues.
- Facilitated effective communication between clients and their families to promote understanding and foster positive relationships.
Jail Mental Health Therapist
Community Health and Counseling Services
11.2019 - 05.2025
- Assessed critical care needs of incoming clients and making recommendations for medication management, counseling, Drug and Alcohol assessment for MAT program, hospitalizations and risk to self and/or others.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Improved client mental health by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
- Created a safe environment that fostered open communication, trust building and vulnerability among clients.
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Two Rivers Correctional Institution
12.2013 - 08.2019
- Diagnosed clients
- Assessed for mental health needs
- Referred to individual therapy and groups
- Completed treatment plans with clients
- Completed Suicide Risk Assessments
- Ran the Mental Health Clinic
- Advocated for my clients as necessary
Therapist
Reliance Medical Center
11.2012 - 06.2014
- Diagnosed new clients
- Had therapy sessions with clients
- Helped clients to figure out what they were hoping to gain from therapy
- Assessed mental health needs and assigned homework as necessary
Team Leader
Families United
11.2010 - 08.2011
- Work with families on parenting skills, communication skills
- Assist in advocating for families needs (medical/mental health, schools, housing, etc)
- Assist in locating and introducing families to assistance programs
- Assist families with behavior modification ideas using families strength based solutions
- Report to DHHS as necessary with families progress
Adjunct Professor
Heritage University
02.2007 - 06.2010
- Create curriculum along with Power point presentations
- Administer tests and writing assignments
- Engage students in critical thinking and group work
- Work on making class interesting and engaging to various learning styles
Child Protective Services Investigator/Family Welfare Service
DCFS
05.2006 - 06.2010
- Investigate allegations of child abuse/neglect
- Community Outreach program
- Work with families to offer services to maintain custody of child
School Counselor Intern
Carmichael Middle School
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Created and updated Class schedules
- Working with at risk students
- Ran grief group
- Co facilitated study group
- Home visits
- Administered WASL/MAP tests
Sex Offender Counselor
Santa Fe Penitentiary
09.2005 - 12.2006
- Ran groups for sex offenders
- Taught Cognitive Behavior class
- Individual counseling
- Intakes
- Psychosexual assessments
Mental Health Counselor/Intake Coordinator
Lourdes Counseling Center
10.2001 - 03.2005
- Counsel patients with various mental health diagnosis
- Plan and implement programs for patients
- Chart daily activity, behavior and affect of patients
- Maintain chart compliance
- Triage phone calls and walk-ins
- Educate individuals on various local resources
- Coordinate & schedule appointments with psychiatrists & Counselors
- Call in prescriptions as ordered by physicians and track as needed
- Trained in C.P.I., 1st Aid and C.P.R
Administrative Specialist
U.S. Army
11.1987 - 11.1996
- Updated and coordinated the hospital and clinic's telephone services
- Coordinated all phone installation in hospital and clinics
- Scheduled meetings and appointments for the Commander
- Coordinated all 24 hour duty for the soldiers
- Coordinated all monthly activities for officers and enlisted soldiers
Education
PhD - Forensic Psychology
Walden University
12-2030
M.Ed - Mental Health Counseling
Heritage University
Toppenish, WA05.2005
B.S -
Washington State University
Richland, WA05.2001
Skills
- Communications
- Dependable
- Documentation and reporting
- Excellent communication abilities
- Issue resolution
- Multi-tasking
- Negotiation
- Presentation skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Relationship building
- Teamwork
- Training
- Time management
- Suicide prevention
- Depression treatment
Certification
Presidents Award, 01/01/01
Training
- Child Abuse Counseling and Mandated Reporting to future Counselors and teachers.
- TRCI - taught correctional officers and other staff about mental illness, what it looks like and how to affectively work with inmates with mental illness.
- Family Team Meeting training (2010).
- Strength Based Training (2010).
- Personality Disorders (2019).
- Solution-Focused Therapy (2019).
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, & Questioning Clients (2019)
Affiliations
- ACA
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
LifeStance
04.2025 - Current
Jail Mental Health Therapist
Community Health and Counseling Services
11.2019 - 05.2025
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Two Rivers Correctional Institution
12.2013 - 08.2019
Therapist
Reliance Medical Center
11.2012 - 06.2014
Team Leader
Families United
11.2010 - 08.2011
Adjunct Professor
Heritage University
02.2007 - 06.2010
Child Protective Services Investigator/Family Welfare Service
DCFS
05.2006 - 06.2010
School Counselor Intern
Carmichael Middle School
01.2006 - 12.2006
Sex Offender Counselor
Santa Fe Penitentiary
09.2005 - 12.2006
Mental Health Counselor/Intake Coordinator
Lourdes Counseling Center
10.2001 - 03.2005
Administrative Specialist
U.S. Army
11.1987 - 11.1996
B.S -
Washington State University
PhD - Forensic Psychology
Walden University
M.Ed - Mental Health Counseling
Heritage University
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