NATASHA BUSSEY
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Mental Health Counselor with MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Summa Cum Laude and 6+ years of professional coaching experience. Combines evidence-based therapeutic interventions with 20+ years of Fortune 500 leadership experience to provide comprehensive mental health treatment. Specializes in trauma-informed care, anxiety disorders, depression, relationship counseling, and domestic violence recovery. Proven track record of developing innovative treatment programs and facilitating successful client outcomes through integrative therapeutic approaches.
- Practicing Associate Mental Health Therapist at Roots To Branches Wellness
- Completed 6 months internship at the HCA Hospital acute mental care unit.
- Member of Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society.
- Extensive practice in group counseling and group facilitation.
- Certified Professional Life Coach with 6 years of practical experience.
- 20 years of sales, business development, operations, and executive account management for Fortune 500.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Roots To Branches Wellness
Atlanta, GA
02.2025 - Current
- Provide telehealth individual, couples, and group therapy services to diverse client populations using evidence-based treatment modalities
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning for clients presenting with anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, and relationship issues
- Implement trauma-informed care protocols and crisis intervention strategies for high-risk clients
- Maintain detailed clinical documentation, treatment notes, and progress reports
- Develop and execute individualized treatment plans incorporating various treatment modalities, including CBT, DBT, and solution-focused interventions
- Achieved 90% client satisfaction rating and 80% treatment goal completion rate within first 6 months
- Designed and implemented domestic violence recovery group program
Professional Certified Life Coach
Independent Practice
Atlanta, GA
03.2021 - Current
- Provide strategic life coaching services to executives and professionals navigating career transitions, work-life balance, and personal development goals
- Specialize in leadership development, goal achievement, confidence building, and relationship enhancement
- Utilize evidence-based coaching methodologies including motivational interviewing and strength-based approaches
- Maintain active caseload of 15-20 coaching clients with 95% goal achievement rate
- Develop customized coaching programs for stress management, decision-making, and personal growth
Clinical Mental Health Intern
HCA Hospital West Florida Acute Mental Health Unit
Pensacola, FL
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided crisis intervention and stabilization services for patients experiencing acute psychiatric episodes
- Conducted patient assessments, diagnostic evaluations, risk assessments and suicide prevention protocols for inpatient psychiatric population
- Facilitated daily group therapy sessions across 3 units focusing on coping skills, emotional regulation, and other aspects of psychoeducation and skill development
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, social workers, and physicians in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings
- Administered mental health screenings and psychosocial assessments for emergency department referrals
- Participated in discharge planning coordination
- Gained extensive experience in crisis de-escalation techniques and emergency mental health protocols
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN06-2025
Master of Science - Applied Mathematics
Russian People's Friendship University
Moscow, Russia06-2002
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Rybinsk State Academy of Aviation Technology
Rybinsk, Russia06-2000
Certification
- Certified Professional Life Coach | Certified Life Coaching Institute | Jul 2021
- Domestic Violence Core Competency and Specialized Training | Florida Department of Children and Families
- Professional Certificate in Digital Marketing | Cornell University | Mar 2021
Languages
English
Full Professional
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
CORPORATE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Business Development Leader, US. Southeast
Quantiphi Inc. | Apr 2022 - Jul 2023
- Led strategic business development initiatives generating $4M in new client revenue
- Managed complex stakeholder relationships and high-pressure negotiations
- Developed partnership strategies and alliance programs across Southeast territory
Principal Account Executive
Amazon Web Services | Jun 2018 - Mar 2022
- Consistently exceeded revenue quotas while managing enterprise accounts worth $4.4M-$12.2M
- Built strategic relationships with C-level executives and technical decision-makers
- Recognized as top account executive for partner ecosystem collaboration and results
Enterprise Account Executive, Financial Services
Salesforce | Apr 2016 - Jun 2018
- Exceeded all sales, retention, and operational metrics in Financial Services sector
- Established long-term strategic partnerships at VP/CXO level
- Led comprehensive solution delivery for enterprise clients
Additional corporate positions: Intel Corporation, Oracle Corporation, Primedia - details available upon request.
AFFILIATIONS
- American Counseling Association | Feb 2023 – Present
- American Psychological Association | September 2023 – Present
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Roots To Branches Wellness
02.2025 - Current
Clinical Mental Health Intern
HCA Hospital West Florida Acute Mental Health Unit
08.2024 - 02.2025
Professional Certified Life Coach
Independent Practice
03.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Master of Science - Applied Mathematics
Russian People's Friendship University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Rybinsk State Academy of Aviation Technology
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