Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Noelle Nevins

Johns Island,SC
Noelle Nevins

Summary

Licensed Professional Counselor with strong background helping young adult clients overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations during the individuation stage. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills to support wellness and develop and maintain healthy relationships. Licensed to practice in Connecticut and South Carolina.

Overview

32
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Centers Inc
Stamford, CT

Clinical Therapist
12.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Deliver 50+ per month individual counseling services to a diverse population of child and adult clients presenting with conduct disorders and anger management issues, mood disorders including bipolar disorder, grief and loss, and PTSD stemming from sexual assault
  • Perform intake behavioral health assessments and diagnosis
  • Develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients based on results of behavioral health assessment and modify on schedule according to client's progress and presenting concerns
  • Refer to inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services and provide continuity of care with determined professionals
  • Document and chart information in a timely manner using Evol electronic health records platform
  • Support students with resume development, interviewing skills and job search
  • Actively participate in 1.5 hrs weekly case conceptualization meetings, assisting other members of the OBH team with insight and therapeutic suggestions



Noelle Nevins Counseling, LLC
Norwalk, United States

Clinical Therapist
08.2020 - Current

Job overview


  • Deliver in-person and virtual private practice of 25+ child and adult clients with a concentration on divorce, relationship issues, parenting and individuation
  • Developed and deliver “Adulting” group therapy/workshops focused on individuation
  • Developed and deliver“Becoming Together” group therapy/workshops to women at mid-life review, focused on embracing authenticity and self-actualization
  • Utilize variety of therapeutic interventions, including humanistic, person-centered, psychodynamic, family systems, cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, trauma-informed, and DBT.
  • Refer to and consult with interdisciplinary professionals (psychiatrists, etc.) and treatment facilities for continuity of care
  • Consult with supervisor and colleagues for client treatment
  • Provide psychoeducation to clients and families
  • Assist clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
  • Mitigate stress on the individual, family and children during divorce
  • Consult on family planning during divorce
  • Assist with IEP development and evaluation
  • Advocate for improved psychoeducation in schools and communities

Fairfield Counseling Services
Fairfield, CT

Counseling Intern
09.2019 - 05.2020

Job overview

  • Delivered 30+ per month individual counseling services to a diverse population of adult clients presenting with a full spectrum of disorders
  • Conducted intakes and behavioral health reviews, developed treatment plans and maintained progress notes using electronic health records platform


Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT

Counseling Intern, Practicum
01.2019 - 05.2020

Job overview

  • Facilitated weekly group therapy for 10+ female students focused on healthy relationships and social anxiety
  • Delivered individual solution-focused brief therapy to a diverse population of 30+ students with relationship issues and stress induced mood disorders

Design By Noelle, Home And Garden
Darien, CT

Sole Proprietor
06.2006 - 08.2018

Job overview

  • Delivered garden design, plant procurement and installation oversight services to 20+ clients in lower Fairfield County, CT
  • Featured in 2 publications and frequent speaking engagements entered on edible and ornamental gardens, health advocacy and entrepreneurship

Darien Edible School Garden Intitiative
Darien, CT

Founder and Director
08.2012 - 08.2016

Job overview

  • Negotiated with the town government and school board to install gardens in all 5 elementary schools, raising $45k+
  • Developed curriculum for K-5, managed volunteers and supported teachers in all 5 schools to
  • Implemented succession plan to transition ownership of programming to Darien Public School system

Tommy Hilfiger
New York, NY

Vice President, Merchandising
08.1996 - 09.1998

Job overview

  • Executive career managing multiple divisions and 15+ direct and indirect reports, charged with determining budget and plans, merchandise mix, pricing and production oversight
  • Created and launched the successful $10MM Infant/Toddler and Girls businesses, doubling in size to $20MM+ in the first year
  • Developed and managed existing $20MM Boys Division

Gap International
San Francisco, CA

Merchandising Executive
08.1991 - 06.1996

Job overview

  • Executive career in managing $10MM+ International Gapkids Boys division, including product selection, pricing, budget and sales plans, managing 4 direct and 8 indirect reports
  • Communicated and negotiated with a wide range of international business partners creating meaningful relationships to support the development of the division
  • Responsible for introducing GAP branded merchandise to the market

Education

Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT

Master of Arts from Clinical Mental Health Counseling
05.2020

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA

Bachelor of Arts from French Language And Literature
05.1990

University Overview

McIntire School of Business, Certificate in Business, 1990

UVA International Center, Intern, 1989

American University in Paris, 1989

Universite de la Sorbonne, 1989



Skills

  • Excellent Listening and Communication Skills
  • Quick to Establish Critical Therapeutic Relationship and Trust
  • Creative Individualized Approach, Skillful Therapeutic Interventions
  • Program Development and Delivery
  • Advocacy and Public Speaking
  • Highly Motivated and Self-Directed
  • Timely Electronic Charting
  • Treatment Planning and Implementation
  • Trained in CBT, REBT, IFS, MI, MBCT, EFT, DBT
  • Multi-Cultural Competency and Practice

Accomplishments

  • Poised and confident public speaker and presenter
  • Excellent writing and editing skills
  • Experience with advocacy related to the mental and natural health of communities and equity
  • Entrepreneur with the ability to create community connection
  • Respected Town of Darien elected representative
  • Dedicated Board Member: New Canaan Country School, Middlesex Middle School, Darien High School, YWCA of Darien/Norwalk, Darien Nature Center, The Green Village Initiative - Community and School Gardens of Bridgeport, CT,
  • Designer and artist adept with creative approach to solutions and supporting individuals

Timeline

Clinical Therapist

Family Centers Inc
12.2021 - Current

Clinical Therapist

Noelle Nevins Counseling, LLC
08.2020 - Current

Counseling Intern

Fairfield Counseling Services
09.2019 - 05.2020

Counseling Intern, Practicum

Sacred Heart University
01.2019 - 05.2020

Founder and Director

Darien Edible School Garden Intitiative
08.2012 - 08.2016

Sole Proprietor

Design By Noelle, Home And Garden
06.2006 - 08.2018

Vice President, Merchandising

Tommy Hilfiger
08.1996 - 09.1998

Merchandising Executive

Gap International
08.1991 - 06.1996

Fairfield University

Master of Arts from Clinical Mental Health Counseling

University of Virginia

Bachelor of Arts from French Language And Literature
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