Nikia Bristol
Graduate Student
Lacey
Summary
Current graduate student with excellent educational credentials. Aspiring to earn a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling. Extensive hours working with children and adolescents.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Child and Family Counseling Intern
Greater Lakes Mental Health Care
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted individual and family therapy sessions to address emotional and behavioral issues
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on client assessments and goals
- Utilized evidence-based therapeutic techniques to promote healing and growth
- Collaborated with schools and community organizations to support client needs
- Managed a clinical caseload of 20-25 clients
Clinical Care Coordinator
Catholic Community Services
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided direct crisis response, de-escalation, and emergency supports for children in crisis.
- Spoke with families to determine specific needs and referred them to most appropriate services.
- Facilitated team process and participated in clinical decision making for high risk youth, contributing to development and implementation of individualized treatment plans.
School Counseling Practicum Student
Seven Oaks Elementary School
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Regularly met with enrolled students to promote positive behavior change.
- Assisted counseling groups focused on developing socioemotional skills.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, and administration.
Volunteer
Catholic Community Services
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Offered support to children and families to assist in progress towards identified goals.
- Worked collaboratively to brainstorm treatment planning strategies that build on child and family strengths.
- Developed strong interpersonal communication skills to promote relationship building.
Dance Instructor
Kaos Dance Elite
06.2023 - Current
- Recognized and adapted to different learning styles to productively communicate and teach materials to all students.
- Worked in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to clients.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
Dance Instructor
Inspired To Move Dance Academy
06.2018 - 06.2023
- Recognized and adapted to different learning styles to productively communicate and teach materials to all students.
- Offered one-on-one instruction to students.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans.
Education
Master of Education in Counseling - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA 08.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Washington
Tacoma, WA 09.2018 - 06.2020
Associate of Arts -
South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia, WA 09.2016 - 06.2018
Skills
Team Collaboration
Child Development
Cultural Competence
Resource Coordination
Interpersonal Skills
Problem-Solving
Timeline
Child and Family Counseling Intern
Greater Lakes Mental Health Care
08.2024 - Current
School Counseling Practicum Student
Seven Oaks Elementary School
01.2024 - 04.2024
Master of Education in Counseling - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of Puget Sound
08.2023 - Current
Dance Instructor
Kaos Dance Elite
06.2023 - Current
Clinical Care Coordinator
Catholic Community Services
10.2022 - 06.2023
Volunteer
Catholic Community Services
04.2022 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Washington
09.2018 - 06.2020
Dance Instructor
Inspired To Move Dance Academy
06.2018 - 06.2023
Associate of Arts -
South Puget Sound Community College
09.2016 - 06.2018
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