Nicole Ferree
Centreville,VA
Summary
Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to children, adolescents, and adults. Skilled in identifying, assessing and treating mental health and emotional issues. Develops and implements treatment plans and provides counseling and therapy to obtain maximum results for clients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident in Counseling
Family Therapy Center Of Northern Virginia
01.2023 - Current
- Conducts individual, parent, and family therapy sessions.
- Utilizes Child Centered Play Therapy, Child-Parent Relationship Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Brainspotting, and EMDR to meet the needs of all clients
- Works collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Strengthens family support systems by providing psychoeducation and facilitating open communication between patients and their loved ones.
- Develops individualized goal-setting tools to empower patients in taking ownership of their progress towards improved mental health.
- Maintains detailed documentation of clinical notes, tracking patient progress throughout the course of treatment.
- Continually updats professional knowledge by attending conferences, trainings, and workshops related to advancements in the field of mental health counseling.
- Serves as an advocate for clients within various systems including healthcare providers, insurance companies, educational institutions.
- Establishs a safe environment for clients to openly discuss their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and concerns without fear of judgment or retribution.
Math Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a deeper understanding of mathematical connections across subjects.
- Adapted teaching style to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in improved academic performance for all students.
- Utilized innovative teaching techniques such as flipped classrooms and project-based learning to foster student engagement and critical thinking skills.
- Served as a mentor teacher for new educators, providing guidance and support to help them navigate their first years in the profession successfully.
- Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student performance data to inform lesson planning and differentiation strategies.
- Recognized for excellence in teaching by receiving the Teacher of the Year Award from both colleagues and administration due to consistent high levels of student achievement in mathematics classes.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Bethany House Of Northern Virginia
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Enhanced client well-being by conducting comprehensive mental health assessments and developing individualized treatment plans.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute distress or dangerous situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide coordinated care for clients, optimizing their overall mental health outcomes.
- Promoted mental health awareness within the community through participation in educational events and presentations.
- Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and selfsufficiency.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage positive change in clients'' lives.
- Utilized trauma-informed care principles when working with individuals who have experienced significant adverse life events or stressors.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions for diverse populations, fostering a supportive environment and promoting interpersonal growth.
- Evaluated client progress regularly to modify treatment plans as needed, ensuring continued growth and improvement in mental health functioning.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics And Secondary Education
Marymount University
Arlington, VA05.2018
Skills
- Treatment Plan Development
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Family Counseling
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Child Centered Play Therapy
- EMDR trained
- Child-Parent Relationship Therapy trained
- Child and Adolescent Counseling
- Multicultural Competence
Affiliations
- American Counseling Association
- Association for Play Therapy
Timeline
Resident in Counseling
Family Therapy Center Of Northern Virginia
01.2023 - Current
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Bethany House Of Northern Virginia
01.2022 - 05.2022
Math Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2018 - 06.2022
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Regent University
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics And Secondary Education
Marymount University
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