RACHEL CHERNY
Charleston,South Carolina
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counseling Intern
Hammock's on the Edisto
03.2025 - Current
- Held a caseload of 8-9 clients at a time, providing them with individual therapy including CBT, CPT, ACT and DBT
- Facilitated process groups to aid in patient understanding of their struggles
- Facilitated psychoeducation groups to enrich patient understanding
- Developed personalized treatment plans to cater to individual client needs, setting clear goals and milestones for progress
- Attended holistic therapy modalities including surfing and Equine Therapy
Counseling Intern
YEPAO Sober House
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Completed 150 hours in Tanzania allowing an expansion of cross-cultural understanding
- Facilitated Process Groups to aide clients in exploring their interpersonal dynamics and emotions in a safe environment
- Provided individual counseling sessions to clients to help overcome problems
- Curated a variety of psychoeducational classes and taught them utilizing a translator
- Trained staff on therapeutic techniques and modalities, progress note writing, intake assessments and treatment protocol
Counseling Intern
Safe Seniors, MUSC
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Maintained up-to-date clinical documentation via electronic recordkeeping systems
- Performed 115 hours of supervised group and individual counseling sessions
- Provided teletherapy to clients 55+ who have experienced a traumatic event. Utilized a variety of therapeutic modalities including CBT, WET, and ACT to provide an individualized and person-centered approach to care
- Facilitated group therapy sessions at a variety of local senior centers. Group topics included Meditation and Mindfulness, "Stress Less" through movement, mindfulness, music, and art
Activity Therapist
Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Planned therapeutic and recreation activities aligned with abilities, interests and therapy objectives in the format of group therapy for patients ages 12.
- Documented activity assessments, treatment goals, interventions and outcomes to supplement and ensure accurate record-keeping for continuity of care.
Outreach Director and Peer Support Counselor
College of Charleston
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Cultivated and developed relationships with existing and potential referral sources across campus and raised awareness.
- Provided crisis intervention services to peers, maintaining a calm and supportive presence during difficult situations.
- Aided in training others on Active Listening Skills and Suicide Prevention.
- Facilitated team meetings and informational sessions.
Research Assistant
MUSC
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Observed Competency to Stand Trial, Criminal Responsibility interviews, and sex offender group therapy.
- Coded and verified data of sex offenders and ran analyses to find patterns of behaviors among offenders.
Server/Bartender
O-Ku Charleston
01.2019 - 03.2025
- Effective communication skills with staff, customers, and supervisors
- Addressed customer concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Counseling
The Citadel
Charleston, SC05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The College of Charleston
Charleston, SC05.2021
Skills
- Group Therapy
- Cultural Competence
- Treatment Planning
- Trauma-informed care
- Documentation
- Assessment and Case Conceptualization
Certification
- ASIST Suicide prevention Training - 2018
- Certified in Working with Psychedelics to Treat Substance Use Issues , Center for Optimal Living - 2022
- Training and Overdose Prevention, WakeUp Carolina - 2023
Timeline
Counseling Intern
Hammock's on the Edisto
03.2025 - Current
Counseling Intern
YEPAO Sober House
01.2025 - 02.2025
Counseling Intern
Safe Seniors, MUSC
08.2024 - 01.2025
Activity Therapist
Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health
05.2021 - 04.2023
Outreach Director and Peer Support Counselor
College of Charleston
01.2019 - 05.2021
Research Assistant
MUSC
01.2019 - 01.2020
Server/Bartender
O-Ku Charleston
01.2019 - 03.2025
Master of Arts - Clinical Counseling
The Citadel
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
The College of Charleston
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