Nichelle Allen
Dallas,TX
Summary
Licensed counseling professional with proven ability to support clients in overcoming emotional and mental health issues. Known for achieving positive outcomes through evidence-based therapeutic practices and personalized treatment plans. Team-oriented with strong focus on collaboration and adaptable to changing client needs, demonstrating empathy and active listening skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR - SUPERVISOR
DALLAS LIFE SOLUTIONS
07.2018 - Current
- Company Overview: Private counseling practice dedicated to the working with individuals, groups, and families for the benefit of improving their mental, emotional, and behavioral health
- Collaborated in development of lesson plans and programs to improve academic performance of multi-cultural student body
- Private counseling practice dedicated to the working with individuals, groups, and families for the benefit of improving their mental, emotional, and behavioral health
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation, adhering to ethical standards and guidelines for professional practice.
- Improved client outcomes through the implementation of effective crisis intervention strategies during high-risk situations.
- Managed caseload of diverse clients, tailoring interventions to meet their unique needs and goals.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify client strengths, weaknesses, and areas requiring intervention or support.
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2014 - Current
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Maintained a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Empowered parents/guardians involvement in their children''s education via organizing educational workshops and providing resources on academic, career, and personal/social development.
- Personalized college and career advice to incorporate student grades, goals, and skill level.
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR-INTERN
BRIDGES TO CROSSROADS
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Company Overview: Counseling Center
- Mental health care provider trained to work with individuals, couples, families, and groups in the treatment of mental, emotional, substance, and behavioral related disorders
- Through the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a holistic wellness model, encourage clients' strengths while working to deal with their issues and weaknesses
- Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders
- Provide consultations to individuals, families, and groups
- Provide outreach workshops and lectures
- Maintain up-to-date client files
- Help clients define goals and plans of action
- Examine issues with peers including relationships, stress, suicide prevention, etc
- Remain up-to-date on current research based methods and practices
- Consult with a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor regarding the needs of clients
- Counseling Center
Classroom Teacher - various grade levels
DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
03.2002 - 07.2014
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
Arlington, TX01.2012
Master of Education - Counseling
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
Denton, TX01.2007
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
Denton, TX01.2000
Skills
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) expert
- Depression Treatment
- Self-Esteem Building
- Relationship counseling
- Child and Adolescent Counseling
- Life Transitions
- Anger Management
- Mental Health Assessments
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Certified School Counselor (EC-12)
- Certified Principal (EC-12)
- Certified Elementary School Teacher (EC-4)
- Certified ESL Supplemental (EC-4)
Timeline
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR - SUPERVISOR
DALLAS LIFE SOLUTIONS
07.2018 - Current
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR-INTERN
BRIDGES TO CROSSROADS
04.2016 - 04.2018
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2014 - Current
Classroom Teacher - various grade levels
DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
03.2002 - 07.2014
Master of Education - Counseling
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Certified School Counselor (EC-12)
- Certified Principal (EC-12)
- Certified Elementary School Teacher (EC-4)
- Certified ESL Supplemental (EC-4)
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
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