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Rachel Bobst

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Summary

Empathetic Counselor known for connecting with clients, maintaining a comfortable environment, and promoting progress during sessions. Easily collects information about clients through conversations, questions, and in-depth interviews. Excellent observational and analytical skills with great insight into the mental state of those who seek help. Provides an expertise in the treatment of Sex and Porn addiction and Betrayal Trauma.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Counselor

Restoration Road Counseling
09.2024 - Current
  • Maintained confidentiality and upheld ethical standards in all interactions with clients, families, and colleagues.
  • Conducted crisis interventions for clients experiencing suicidal thoughts or self-harm behaviors, ensuring safety and appropriate referrals.
  • Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage clients'' active participation in their treatment process.
  • Enhanced client well-being by implementing evidence-based counseling techniques and treatment plans.
  • Established strong rapport with clients.
  • Improved client outcomes with thorough assessments, goal setting, and progress tracking.
  • Continually updated professional knowledge through participation in continuing education workshops and conferences, enhancing the quality of care provided to clients.

Intern Counselor

Restoring Hope Boise
10.2023 - 09.2024
  • Maintained high level of patient confidentiality to comply with all federal and agency regulations
  • Educated clients on dangers of substance abuse and prevention techniques
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues
  • Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning
  • Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans
  • Conducted client consultations and collaborated with other agency professionals to discuss courses of treatment
  • Developed treatment plans to help clients build self-confidence and resilience
  • Maintained up-to-date clinical documentation via electronic recordkeeping systems
  • Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors


Education

Master of Science - Clinical Counseling

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
09.2024

Master of Arts - Educational Administration

National University
San Bernardino, CA
06.2004

Master of Arts - Multicultural Education

National University
San Bernardino, CA
06.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

California State University
San Bernardino, CA
06.2000

Skills

  • Grief Processes
  • Relationship Issues Management
  • Cognition Assessment
  • Substance Abuse Support
  • Treatment Plan Development
  • Group Facilitation
  • Emotional Development
  • Behavioral Intervention

Certification

APSATS trained

Sex and Porn addiction certification through iitap

EMDR

SYMBIS facilitator



Timeline

Clinical Counselor

Restoration Road Counseling
09.2024 - Current

Intern Counselor

Restoring Hope Boise
10.2023 - 09.2024

Master of Science - Clinical Counseling

Grand Canyon University

Master of Arts - Educational Administration

National University

Master of Arts - Multicultural Education

National University

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

California State University
Rachel Bobst