Hi, I’m
Doretha Duncan
Mental Health Coach/Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Houston,TX
Summary
Mental Health Coach with expertise in Addiction Counseling with a strong focus on solution-oriented, person-centered approaches. Proven ability to provide resource referrals and maintain accurate records while delivering exceptional mentoring and caregiving. Skilled in fostering supportive environments through active listening and mindfulness techniques, enhancing client engagement and outcomes.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
D.A. Duncan Counseling, LLCHouston, TX
Mental Health Coach/LCDC-LCDC-Intern
11.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Conducted initial assessments
- Applied advanced counseling techniques to identify patient and family issues
- Provided individual and group counseling for prevention
- Developed and implemented treatment plans
- Assisted individuals with stress management, self-esteem, and emotional health concerns
- Collaborated with mental health professionals
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss client cases and review progress
- Maintained detailed records of client progress in compliance with HIPAA regulations
D.A. Duncan Counseling, LLCHouston, TX
Private Caregiver
10.2022 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, family members, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes
- Supported bathing, dressing, and personal care needs
- Attended continuing education classes to stay current with best practices in the field of private caregiving
Star of Hope Mission (Women & Children)Houston, TX
Clinical Intern
05.2017 - 07.2017
Job overview
- Conducted initial intakes with clients and documented their presenting concerns
- Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team to create treatment plans for clients
- Provided individual, group, and family therapy sessions to a diverse population of clients
- Facilitated productive therapy sessions and utilized growth-promoting exercises to help patients improve mental health
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to the interdisciplinary care team
- Attended weekly supervision meetings with supervisor and other clinical interns
- Facilitated psychoeducational workshops on topics such as stress management and healthy relationships
- Assisted in coordinating discharge planning for clients transitioning out of care
Star of Hope Men's Development CenterHouston, TX
Counseling Student Intern
01.2017 - 04.2017
Job overview
- Attended weekly staff meetings to discuss case management strategies and client care plans
- Conducted assessments, interviews, and observations of clients
- Maintained accurate records and documented client data in company databases
- Performed assessments to determine individual limitations and strengths
- Assisted Counseling Supervisor with client intake process and administered questionnaires
- Listened to personal stories, asked probing questions, and offered knowledgeable advice for different situations
- Performed 3-4 hours of supervised counseling sessions, including group and individual sessions
BES Group, Inc.Houston, TX
Practicum Intern
08.2016 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Attended classes or courses to attain subject mastery and formal recognition
- Developed and practiced study techniques to retain information and meet assignment objectives
- Attended classes and lectures to procure and absorb materials from handouts, textbooks, or in-class presentations
- Balanced school with extracurricular activities and built social connections for personal and professional growth
- Maintained positive working relationships with fellow staff and management
- Prepared reports, presentations, and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Applied course concepts by attending small group discussions and re-summarizing with classmates
- Used student resources and asked professors, assistants, the dean, and other leaders for support
Education
Texas Health And Human Services Commission
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor from Addiction Counseling
01.2026
University Overview
Inspire Leadership Academy
Master of Arts from Counseling, Leadership
12.2017
University Overview
- Inspire Women Leadership Academy Member
- Completed coursework in Leadership, Finances and Community
American Association of Christian Counselors
Certificate from Mental Health Coach
University Overview
Dept of Family & Protective Services
Certificate from Trauma & Trauma-Informed Care
University Overview
Int'l Christian Inst
Certified Christian Counselor
University Overview
State of Texas
Certification from HIV/STD Prevention & Awareness
University Overview
Hot Line Crisis Intervention
Certification from Crisis Counseling
University Overview
Families Under Urban & Social Attack, Inc.
Minority Capacity Development Project from Community Development Project
University Overview
Skills
- Biopsychosocial screening
- Case file management
- Community resource specialist
- Family counseling
- Cultural sensitivity
- Mental health coaching
- Client progress tracking
- Goal planning for clients
- Grief and trauma therapy training
- Parenting education
- Solution-focused therapy
- Person-Centered therapy
- Individual, couples, and group therapy
- Group facilitation skills
- Substance abuse treatment strategies
- Treatment planning and implementation
- Pre-marital counseling sessions
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Discharge planning processes
- Suicide risk assessment expertise
- Spiritual counseling (biblical approach)
Timeline
Private Caregiver
D.A. Duncan Counseling, LLC
10.2022 - 11.2023
Mental Health Coach/LCDC-LCDC-Intern
D.A. Duncan Counseling, LLC
11.2017 - Current
Clinical Intern
Star of Hope Mission (Women & Children)
05.2017 - 07.2017
Counseling Student Intern
Star of Hope Men's Development Center
01.2017 - 04.2017
Practicum Intern
BES Group, Inc.
08.2016 - 12.2016
Texas Health And Human Services Commission
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor from Addiction Counseling
Inspire Leadership Academy
Master of Arts from Counseling, Leadership
American Association of Christian Counselors
Certificate from Mental Health Coach
Dept of Family & Protective Services
Certificate from Trauma & Trauma-Informed Care
Int'l Christian Inst
Certified Christian Counselor
State of Texas
Certification from HIV/STD Prevention & Awareness
Hot Line Crisis Intervention
Certification from Crisis Counseling
Families Under Urban & Social Attack, Inc.
Minority Capacity Development Project from Community Development Project