Ndidi Dara

A Pastoral Clinical mental Health Counselor (PCMHC) with two years of experience (intern inclusive) in evidence-based therapies CBT, REBT, Person-centered, TF- CBT, solution-focused, narrative therapy, and providing trauma-informed therapy to individuals and families. Committed to working collaboratively with clients to achieve therapeutic goals and increase client satisfaction through effective communication and engagement. Interested in relationally accompanying the whole person(mind, body, and soul)to discover their unique meaning and purpose to live their life fully, free from fear, guilt, and shame. Use skills, experience, and expertise to help individuals and families. Through years of experience and in school, Have come to recognize that many individuals long for a deeper understanding of self and a desire to live their unique identities in the world as created in the image of God. Strive to serve people by helping them live a fuller life through encounters, attentiveness, and counseling competency.

• Conducted intake assessments and provided therapy to individuals.
• Conduct individual sessions for a caseload of 10 clients /week.
• Documented and developed all client’s information including diagnostic assessment, treatment reports and progress notes.
• Collaborated closely with supervisor to appropriately coordinate client care services.
• Utilize trauma-informed therapy to help clients heal from trauma.
• Utilize CBT to help client with depression and anxiety.
• Utilizes mindfulness exercise to help clients with anxiety.
• Utilize cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT) and emotionally focused therapy (EFT) techniques to help individuals and families improve communication and relationships.
• Earned positive feedback from clients and supervisors.

Completing supervision hours toward full licensure

 Licensed associate counselor(LAC) .........April 2024

National Certified Counselor (NCC) ..............March 2024