Molly Rafferty
Austin,TX
Summary
Insightful psychotherapist with several years of employment in counseling settings and prior history in the field. Proficient applying cognitive behavioral therapy to promote client growth and change. Adept facilitating individual and couples therapy with focus on meeting client goals.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Resource Teacher
Lake Travis ISD
Lakeway, Texas
08.2024 - Current
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback on assignments and assessments.
- Assisted in the development of Individual Education Plans for eligible students.
- Provided differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Developed and implemented individualized educational plans for students with learning disabilities.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to ensure consistency in instruction and curriculum implementation.
- Fostered an environment of respect within the classroom while managing challenging behaviors.
Mental Health Therapist
Self
Austin, TX
04.2021 - Current
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills, setting goals and improving communication.
- Counseled patients on stress management techniques such as relaxation exercises, mindfulness meditation, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
- Maintained accurate records of client sessions, treatments and progress using an electronic health record system.
- Attended professional development trainings related to current trends in the field of Mental Health Therapy.
- Provided individual and group therapy for clients with a range of mental health issues.
- Applied cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and humanistic therapy techniques to promote mental health and well-being.
- Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.
- Provided supervision and mentorship to interns and junior therapists, enhancing their clinical skills and knowledge.
Mental Health Clinician
Family Support Services
Amarillo, Texas
04.2007 - 01.2021
- Followed Texas Department of Mental Health best practice guidelines in developing plans of care
- Maintained detailed clinical documentation in TheraNest with comprehensive and standards-compliant patient records.
- Implemented targeted, evidence-based interventions in clinical practice with patients
- Counseled individuals to help each deal with life situations, triggering events, and emotional disturbances
- Delivered couples counseling to help partners and spouses better communicate and improve relational health
- Counseled individuals one-one-one to explore social issues and assist them with overcoming dependencies
- Completed patient intakes, including collecting data and performing initial assessments
- Partnered with parents to facilitate family contact and engagement
- Advocated for clients to obtain new services and coordinated the necessary referrals
- Provided culturally competent services, working with persons with diverse backgrounds
- Led group sessions targeted on specific issues to give individuals extra support and an opportunity to voice their feelings
- Responded to crisis situations to offer emergency counseling and intervention services
- Provided equine assisted psychotherapy to children, teens, adults, families and groups
Director of Clinical Services
Family Support Services
Amarillo, TX
04.2007 - 07.2018
- Directed and supported reviews of timeliness, accuracy, and reliability of care delivery
- Worked with leadership to develop strategic plans for clinical practice growth and optimization
- Analyzed, evaluated, and applied clinical metrics producing actionable information in support of clinical management and quality improvement initiatives
- Managed clinical direction to successfully and consistently meet service delivery requirements
- Directed, supervised, and evaluated work activities of clinical staff including licensed therapists, licensed interns, college interns and support staff
- Directed and conducted recruitment, hiring, and training of personnel
- Expanded programs into new areas to advance research, rehabilitative and community healthcare
Private Practice Mental Health Counselor
Leta Acker and Associates
Amarillo, TX
05.2004 - 04.2007
- Completed patient intakes, including collecting data and performing initial assessments
- Counseled individuals one-one-one to explore social issues and assist them with overcoming dependencies
PRN Mental Health Counselor
The Pavilion-Northwest Texas Hospital
Amarillo, TX
05.1994 - 07.2004
- Delivered individual, family, and group counseling to meet clients' needs
- Completed and maintained session notes, monthly progress reports, and current treatment plans
- Completed patient intakes, including collecting data and performing initial assessments
Special Education Counselor
Borger ISD
Borger, TX
07.1999 - 05.2004
- Served as an integral member of special education team, providing counseling services to support IEP implementation
School Counselor
Happy ISD
Happy, TX
07.1991 - 07.1999
- Counseled individuals to improve their understanding of personal, social and behavioral problems related to their unique situations
- Provided targeted advice on educational problems, including what courses to select, how to schedule their classes and effective career planning
- Assisted classroom teachers in implementing strategies promoting social-emotional health
- Provided individual and group counseling services to meet developmental and remedial needs of students
Elementary School Teacher
Amarillo ISD
Amarillo, TX
08.1973 - 07.1991
- Integrated core competencies into lesson plans to help students develop important foundational skills
- Organized classroom spaces around teaching, play, and exploration for enhanced learning
- Diversified instruction with lessons, activities, and group time to keep students interested and learning
- Organized class projects, team-based activities and field trips to immerse students in key concepts
- Prepared materials and classrooms for class activities
- Assigned and graded classwork and homework
Elementary Resource Teacher
Lake Travis ISD
Lakeway, Texas
Education
Master's of Education - Counseling
West Texas A & M University
Bachelor of Science - Education
West Texas A & M University
Skills
- Individual Counseling
- Developing relationships
- Trained in play therapy
- Trained in equine assisted psychotherapy
- Boundary Setting
- Family therapy
- Building rapport
- Behavior Modification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Elementary Resource Teacher
Lake Travis ISD
08.2024 - Current
Mental Health Therapist
Self
04.2021 - Current
Mental Health Clinician
Family Support Services
04.2007 - 01.2021
Director of Clinical Services
Family Support Services
04.2007 - 07.2018
Private Practice Mental Health Counselor
Leta Acker and Associates
05.2004 - 04.2007
Special Education Counselor
Borger ISD
07.1999 - 05.2004
PRN Mental Health Counselor
The Pavilion-Northwest Texas Hospital
05.1994 - 07.2004
School Counselor
Happy ISD
07.1991 - 07.1999
Elementary School Teacher
Amarillo ISD
08.1973 - 07.1991
Master's of Education - Counseling
West Texas A & M University
Bachelor of Science - Education
West Texas A & M University
Elementary Resource Teacher
Lake Travis ISD
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