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Nicole Craig

Summary

Qualified Psychotherapist with 30 years of experience in mental health treatment helping clients improve mental health and well-being through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Empathetic, reliable, responsible and passionate professional with a willingness to take on new challenges and learn new techniques. Skilled in diagnosis, treatment modalities, building rapport, and sensitive to multicultural and LGBTQ+ issues

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Therapist

AbleTo
05.2020 - Current
  • Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
  • Improved client mental health by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care for clients, addressing physical, emotional, and social needs.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
  • Provided crisis intervention services to clients experiencing acute mental health distress, ensuring safety and stabilization.
  • Promoted positive coping strategies among clients by teaching stress management techniques and self-care practices.
  • Established strong rapport with clients by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural sensitivity.
  • Evaluated treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.

Counselor

Kenyon College
07.1999 - 01.2019
  • Worked with prescribing professionals to get patients necessary medications.
  • Enhanced client progress by utilizing evidence-based counseling techniques and individualized treatment plans.
  • Conducted thorough assessments to identify client needs and appropriate intervention strategies.
  • Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute distress or dangerous situations.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
  • Established trusting therapeutic alliances with clients through empathetic listening, validation, and unconditional positive regard.
  • Promoted mental health awareness within the community through participation in educational events and presentations.
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Kept abreast of new and developing information in mental health field by attending professional conferences and workshops.

Therapist

Mansfield Psychological Services
05.1996 - 08.1999
  • Counseled individuals, groups and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
  • Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
  • Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
  • Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
  • Provided tools for clients and families to communicate better and negotiate issues for improved family relationships.
  • Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans, and treatment reports.
  • Evaluated treatment techniques after sufficient time periods to determine effectiveness for each client.
  • Managed caseload of individual clients, couples and family therapy sessions.

Education

Master of Science - Clinical Social Work

Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
06.1992

Skills

  • Safety and Risk Assessments
  • Mood Disorders
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Management
  • Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
  • Group Therapy Facilitation
  • Grief Counseling
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Multicultural Competence
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Sexual Assault Support
  • Creative Thinking
  • Cognitive Behavior Practices
  • Suicide Intervention
  • Psychopharmacology Knowledge
  • Stress Management
  • LGBTQ Affirmative Therapy
  • Self-Harm Prevention

Affiliations

  • National Association of Social Workers

Certification

LISW-S, MSW

Additional Information

LISW-SUPV in Ohio since 1994

LMSW in Montana since 2023

Timeline

Mental Health Therapist

AbleTo
05.2020 - Current

Counselor

Kenyon College
07.1999 - 01.2019

Therapist

Mansfield Psychological Services
05.1996 - 08.1999

Master of Science - Clinical Social Work

Ohio State University

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