Nicholas Brestle
M.A Student In Psychological Sciences
Washington,DC
Summary
Aspiring mental Health professional with skill leading situation-specific counseling sessions. Expertise in working with children and adults in crisis. Expert in autism spectrum disorder and oppositional defiant disorder treatment options.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Learning Skills Advisor
Catholic University Of America
Washington, DC
07.2023 - Current
- Planned, developed, and implemented strategies to help undergraduate students meet their academic, housing, and dietary needs through disability support.
- Kept accurate records for client/student files and handled related paperwork.
- Designed individualized plans detailing daily activities, study habits, and needs for students.
Support Counsler
Camp Attaway
Columbia, MD
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
Library Assistant
Catholic University Of America
Washington, DC
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Answered patron questions in-person or by phone regarding library services and resources.
- Gained strong understanding of various methods for cataloging books and other materials.
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
Co-Therapist
Alvord, Baker & Associates
Chevy Chase, MD
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Guided clients in development of skills and mindfulness therapy techniques.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Counseled group to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Educated clients and group on mental health issues to promote understanding and support.
Registered Behavior Technician
Victoria Transcultural Clinical Center / BTS
Fairfax, VA
11.2020 - 12.2022
- Promoted positive interactions with children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication, and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments, and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors.
- Used Rethink software to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Educated parents and caregivers to apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
Clinical Intern
Parkhurst And Associates
Washington, DC
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
- Assisted with onboarding new clients and securing paperwork completion.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
09.2017 - 01.2021
- Psychology Club (2018 - 2021)
- Environmental Club (2018 - 2021)
- Observational Study Poster Presentation (2019)
Master of Arts - Psychological Sciences
09.2022 - Current
- MBAC Scholarship Recipient
- Psychology Club (2022 - 2024)
- Environmental Club (2022 - 2024)
- Graduate Student Association (2022 - 2024)
- 3.5 GPA
- Relevant Coursework: Clinical Interviewing & Developmental Psychopathology
- C.A.B Lab Research Assistant - Resilience Builder Program Universal (RBP-U) and Episodic Future Thinking (EFT)
- Focus on Children, Families, and Cultures (CFC)
Skills
Autism Spectrum Disorder Experience
Timeline
Learning Skills Advisor - Catholic University Of America
07.2023 - Current
Support Counsler - Camp Attaway
06.2023 - 08.2023
Library Assistant - Catholic University Of America
02.2023 - 07.2023
Co-Therapist - Alvord, Baker & Associates
02.2023 - 03.2023
Catholic University of America - Master of Arts, Psychological Sciences
09.2022 - Current
Registered Behavior Technician - Victoria Transcultural Clinical Center / BTS
11.2020 - 12.2022
Clinical Intern - Parkhurst And Associates
05.2019 - 09.2019
Catholic University of America - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
09.2017 - 01.2021
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