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Mikayla Strange

Dallas,TX

Summary


I am a compassionate, empathetic mental health counselor student with a passion for helping adolescents and adults using a variety of theoretical perspectives including individual and group therapy techniques. I have demonstrated this passion for supporting the success for members of underserved populations through my pursuit of higher education and previous volunteer work. I have a strong willingness to learn and refine my skills under supervision.

Group/Individual Counseling for Adults and Adolescents

  • My goal is to utilize an integrative approach to counseling by using Humanistic and CBT methods in order to empower clients to improve their lives.
  • I desire to demonstrate authentic concern for individual clients and the outcome of their decisions through unconditional positive regard. In groups, I encourage acceptance and respect among group members, helping them to see what they have in common is greater than their differences.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Thirsty Lion Gastropub
2023.01 - Current
  • Responsibilities: Engaging with guests, creating craft beverages, training new staff members, cleaning and maintaining a clean environment.

Server

Hillstone
2022.05 - 2023.01

Responsibilities: Adhered to fine dining standards by cultivating warm relationships with regular customers/ Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests.

Teacher's Assistant

Abilene Christian University
2021.08 - 2022.04

Responsibilities: Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance/tutoring, grading, and reviewing work/ Leading several lectures which included topics such as humanities, art, and global perspectives/ Helping new first year students understand university policies through mentorship.


Group Leader

Palmhouse Community Children's Ministry
2018.08 - 2022.05

I volunteered at a local children's ministry for four years while pursuing my undergraduate degree. The ministry focused on serving at risk youth throughout the community by proving an after school program two days per week. By my second year serving, I was put in charge of leading and organizing small groups, planning lessons and activities, and cooking meals for the students.

Bartender/Server

Outback Steakhouse
2017.08 - 2022.05

Responsibilities: Maintaining work standards while obtaining my bachelor's degree all four years of undergrad/ Hosting, serving, bartending, and training/ Creating relationships with customers through memorable service.

Camp Counselor

Sky Ranch
2019.06 - 2019.08

Responsibilities: Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor/ Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers/ Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities/ Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.

Education

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

University of North Texas At Dallas
Dallas, TX
05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX
05.2022

Skills

Proficient in SPSS, Excel, Word, and Powerpoint

Communication

Relationship building

Problem Solving

Organization

Adaptability

Conflict Management

Certification


  • Psychological First Aid Trained 2022
  • HIPPA Awareness for Mental Health 2022

Timeline

Bartender

Thirsty Lion Gastropub
2023.01 - Current

Server

Hillstone
2022.05 - 2023.01

Teacher's Assistant

Abilene Christian University
2021.08 - 2022.04

Camp Counselor

Sky Ranch
2019.06 - 2019.08

Group Leader

Palmhouse Community Children's Ministry
2018.08 - 2022.05

Bartender/Server

Outback Steakhouse
2017.08 - 2022.05

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

University of North Texas At Dallas

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Abilene Christian University


  • Psychological First Aid Trained 2022
  • HIPPA Awareness for Mental Health 2022
Mikayla Strange