NATASHA VENDELAND
Beachwood,US
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor skilled in mental health assessment and substance abuse counseling, adept at creating individualized treatment plans and facilitating group therapy sessions. Committed to fostering personal growth while serving diverse populations. Eager to leverage therapeutic skills and experience to contribute to a dynamic counseling team.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Outpatient Therapist
Windsor Laurelwood Center
Willoughby, OH
08.2025 - Current
- Conduct individual and group therapy sessions to support patient mental health recovery.
- Develop personalized treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments and patient goals.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes.
- Utilize evidence-based practices to implement therapeutic interventions effectively.
Graduate Counseling Intern
Glenbeigh Outpatient Center
Beachwood, OH
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Supported clients in creating achievable goals that aligned with their values and strengths.
- Adapted therapeutic approaches according to the needs of each individual client.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions and psychoeducational workshops on topics related to addiction, relapse prevention, and recovery.
- Assessed client's needs through various assessments, including the Addiction Severity Index and Mental Status Exam.
- Developed treatment plans based upon assessment results and identified goals for each client.
Case Manager
Frontline Services
Cleveland, OH
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Educated clients on available community resources and how to access them effectively.
- Assisted clients with obtaining basic needs such as housing, food, clothing, transportation, employment assistance and medical care.
- Created individualized service plans in collaboration with clients, families, and other professionals.
- Demonstrated success in building relationships with clients and providing emotional support.
Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH, US05-2025
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Applied Psychology
Notre Dame College
South Euclid, OH12-2021
Skills
- Psychoeducation
- Client advocacy
- Multicultural competence
- Mental health assessment
- Substance abuse counseling
- Family systems theory
- Motivational Interviewing
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Graduate Certificate in Chemical Dependency Counseling
Volunteer Experience
Bellfaire JCB
Foster Youth Mentor Volunteer
Timeline
Lead Outpatient Therapist
Windsor Laurelwood Center
08.2025 - Current
Graduate Counseling Intern
Glenbeigh Outpatient Center
01.2024 - 05.2025
Case Manager
Frontline Services
01.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Applied Psychology
Notre Dame College
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Cleveland State University