Nicole Werra
Medford
Summary
Licensed Professional Counselor with experience in providing effective therapeutic support. Skilled in assessments, eclectic therapeutic approaches, and crisis intervention. Team-oriented with strong focus on collaboration and adaptable to changing client needs, demonstrating empathy and active listening skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Clinician - Specialized
La Clinica
Medford
08.2021 - Current
- Conducts intake and comprehensive mental health assessment concluding with the formulation of a DSM-V diagnosis and an initial treatment plan.
- Conducts individual and family therapy as specified in the individualized treatment plan.
- Implements appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Conducts classroom observations to gain insight into child’s behavior.
- Demonstrates calmness and rational thinking in crisis intervention and collaborate with school and SBHC staff to best meet the needs of children in crisis.
- Consults and collaborates with outside agencies, internal staff, and school staff to best meet the social and emotional needs of the client.
- Provides resources to clients, parents, and teachers and makes referrals to other providers when necessary.
Counselor, Supervised Internship
Ashland Middle School
Ashland
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Conducted individual therapy sessions, in person and via Zoom.
- Facilitated numerous therapy groups via Zoom.
- Facilitated social-emotional check-ins with students during classes via Zoom.
- Implemented interventions such as crisis intervention, play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, and more.
- Collaborated closely with parents, administration, and teachers.
- Conducted intake and risk assessments.
Practicum
Southern Oregon University
Ashland
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Conducted individual therapy sessions with a focus on anxiety, relationships, grief, and depression.
- Conducted group therapy sessions with a focus on family issues and relationships.
- Completed 28 hours of individual direct client hours and 24 hours of group direct client hours.
Residential Treatment Counselor
Family Solutions
Grants Pass
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Implemented strategies that helped with deregulation/emotional regulation.
- Facilitated group activities that focused on the use of coping mechanisms and emotional expression.
- Completed needed documentation each shift to reflect upon patient’s work related to their treatment goals.
Education
Master's Degree - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Southern Oregon University
Ashland06-2021
Bachelor's Degree - Bachelors of Art in Child Development, Minor in Psychology
California State University
Chico06-2019
Skills
- Adaptability
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Fast Learner
- Effective Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Strategic Thinking
- Child and Adolescent Therapy
- Mental Health Assessment
- Therapeutic Interventions
Certification
- LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor
- NCC - National Certified Counselor
TRAININGS
- CPR Certified until September 2027
- Association for Play Therapy: 2025 International Conference
- Collaborative Problem Solving Introductory Training
- Gender Affirming Care Summit
- Play Therapy for Young Children: Innovative Attachment-Based Interventions to Treat Behavioral and Sensory Challenges
- Self-Regulation Interventions for Children & Adolescents: Reduce Frustration, Emotional Outbursts & Oppositional Behaviors
- Advanced Mindfulness Based Interventions for Children and Teens: Interventions for ADHD, Anxiety, Trauma, Emotional Regulation and More
- Mastering Differential Diagnosis with the DSM-5: A Symptom-Based Approach
- CALM
- WinterSpring Bereavement Skills
Timeline
Behavioral Health Clinician - Specialized
La Clinica
08.2021 - Current
Counselor, Supervised Internship
Ashland Middle School
08.2020 - 06.2021
Practicum
Southern Oregon University
01.2020 - 06.2020
Residential Treatment Counselor
Family Solutions
08.2019 - 11.2019
Bachelor's Degree - Bachelors of Art in Child Development, Minor in Psychology
California State University
Master's Degree - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Southern Oregon University