Nicole Brummett
Fishers,IN
Summary
Licensed Mental Health Counselor familiar with client assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing evaluations. Well-versed in effective evidence based intervention and assessment techniques.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Practice Therapist/Owner
Inner Compass Therapy, LLC
06.2024 - Current
- Provide individual and couples counseling to enhance the overall reputation of the practice by delivering exceptional client care and adhering to ethical guidelines set forth by professional organizations.
- Establish rapport with clients, fostering an environment of trust and open communication to facilitate effective therapy sessions.
- Improve client satisfaction by providing tailored therapy sessions and incorporating a variety of therapeutic techniques.
- Assess clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
Private Practice Therapist
LifeSolutions Counseling, P.C.
12.2008 - 05.2024
- Provided individual and couples counseling in a private practice setting
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by continuously updating knowledge on evidence-based practices and attending professional development workshops.
- Provided timely crisis intervention services for clients in need of immediate assistance while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Increased referral rates by establishing strong relationships with local physicians, schools, and support groups.
Team Leader
Adult & Child Center, Inc.
08.2008 - 02.2009
- Oversaw and provided clinical supervision for staff therapists in home based program
- Maintained court contract obligations with Marion County through carrying out multiple administrative duties
- Ensured program was meeting the needs of the identified families.
Lead Clinician
Adult & Child Center, Inc.
08.2005 - 08.2008
- Provided intensive home based individual and family therapy for socially and emotionally disturbed children referred through Marion County Juvenile Probation and Department of Child Services
- Conducted internal audits of clinical documentation to ensure compliance with agency and Medicaid guidelines
- Trained, developed programs, interviewed and assisted with monitoring new employees within the home based program.
Staff Therapist
Adult & Child Center, Inc.
12.2003 - 08.2005
- Provided intensive home based individual and family therapy for socially and emotionally disturbed children referred through Marion County Juvenile Probation and Department of Child Services
- Performed comprehensive case management services for families in need with a wraparound approach
- Collaborated with families to develop strength based child and family teams to decrease reliance on mental health services.
Therapist
Madison Center
12.2002 - 12.2003
- Planned and provided weekly individual therapy and daily group therapy for an elementary day treatment program focused on intense behavior modification
- Conducted bi-monthly family sessions for a caseload of 30 families and addressed crisis situations as they arose
- Attended academic case conferences and staff meetings for school age children and documented case load progress.
Advanced Intern
Student Counseling & Development Center
09.2002 - 12.2002
- Provided individual counseling for Valparaiso University students and attended weekly staff meetings and supervision
- Documented clinical progression of individual clients and gave professional case presentations
- Planned and lead outreach programs for Valparaiso University students.
Child Advocate
The Caring Place
05.2001 - 12.2002
- Supervised and planned children's activities and implemented various support groups for children in a domestic violence shelter
- Conducted child intakes and attended to individual emotional needs of children
- Modeled appropriate parenting skills and discipline for mothers receiving services.
Intern
Family & Youth Services Bureau
01.2002 - 08.2002
- Interacted with 13-17 year old court ordered males in a risk management program with a behavioral, affective, and experiential focus to treatment
- Co-facilitated daily process groups and lead cognitive therapy groups
- Provided positive support in a therapeutic environment through an intense behavior modification system.
Intern-Adult Program
The Caring Place
09.2001 - 12.2001
- Conducted comprehensive intake interviews with new residents in a domestic violence shelter
- Responded to crisis calls and provided advocacy assistance for residents
- Attended monthly client review meetings and supervision.
DLS Worker
Porter-Starke Counseling Services
08.2001 - 12.2001
- Assisted clients in activities of daily living to achieve treatment plan goals
- Modeled appropriate social skills and helped clients interact positively in community settings
- Documented sessions to note client progress and attended bi-monthly staff meetings.
Child Care Worker
All Ways Learning-YMCA
08.2000 - 05.2001
- Instructed pre-school age children in a classroom setting
- Interacted with children to promote learning through play and creativity
- Developed and planned activities to stimulate intellectual and social development.
Education
M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling -
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN12.2002
B.S. Psychology -
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, IL05.2000
Skills
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy
- Gottman Method Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Internal Family Systems Informed
- Psychoeducation Techniques
- Crisis Intervention
- Building rapport
- Treatment Planning
- Progress assessments
Timeline
Private Practice Therapist/Owner
Inner Compass Therapy, LLC
06.2024 - Current
Private Practice Therapist
LifeSolutions Counseling, P.C.
12.2008 - 05.2024
Team Leader
Adult & Child Center, Inc.
08.2008 - 02.2009
Lead Clinician
Adult & Child Center, Inc.
08.2005 - 08.2008
Staff Therapist
Adult & Child Center, Inc.
12.2003 - 08.2005
Therapist
Madison Center
12.2002 - 12.2003
Advanced Intern
Student Counseling & Development Center
09.2002 - 12.2002
Intern
Family & Youth Services Bureau
01.2002 - 08.2002
Intern-Adult Program
The Caring Place
09.2001 - 12.2001
DLS Worker
Porter-Starke Counseling Services
08.2001 - 12.2001
Child Advocate
The Caring Place
05.2001 - 12.2002
Child Care Worker
All Ways Learning-YMCA
08.2000 - 05.2001
M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling -
Valparaiso University
B.S. Psychology -
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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