Rachel Drechsler
Chickasha
Summary
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate skilled in crisis intervention, motivational interviewing, and cultural competence. Committed to working with student mental health and wellness in postsecondary academic settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
Chickasha, OK
04.2025 - Current
- Conducted individual counseling sessions to support student mental health.
- Developed and implemented therapeutic interventions tailored to each student.
- Responded to concerns submitted by faculty and staff to collaborate, provide mental health resources, and assist with student referral processes.
- Delivered crisis intervention services under LPC supervision, ensuring timely support during critical situations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of counseling sessions in compliance with university policies.
- Advanced professional development by attending trainings, seminars, and conferences related to mental health counseling practices.
Coordinator for Student Wellness and Accommodation
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
Chickasha, OK
08.2021 - Current
- Directed weekly CARE Team meetings aimed at tracking behavioral patterns and providing support for at-risk students each semester.
- Met with students of concern to provide mental health and other relevant resources.
- Directed weekly Accommodation Team meetings to discuss and troubleshoot student accommodation concerns.
- Managed student academic and housing accommodation approval processes, including scheduling, documentation, conducting student interviews, and finalizing accommodation letters.
- Facilitated dialogue between faculty and staff to provide clarity and support for student accommodation needs.
- Maintained well-organized documentation systems and updated student accommodation records as needed.
- Recorded student accommodation numbers each semester to document percentages and trends over time.
- Managed assistive technology support services for students, faculty, and staff.
- Collaborated with the Neill-Wint Center for Neurodiversity to assess and formally approve reasonable student accommodations.
Administrative Assistant
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
Chickasha, OK
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted students at the Student Success Center by providing directions and support upon entry.
- Coordinated scheduling and logistics for student academic tutoring sessions at the Student success Center.
- Maintained department schedules, student worker time sheets, and time sheet submission.
- Managed department email correspondence for student tutoring appointment and other requests.
- Conducted student exit interviews and corresponding documentation.
- Monitored and responded to early alert notifications to support student success for at-risk students.
Education
Pursuing Licensure - Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate
University of Science And Arts of Oklahoma
Chickasha, OK10-2026
Master of Science - Community Counseling
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Science And Arts of Oklahoma
Chickasha, OK12-2018
Skills
- Motivational interviewing
- Cultural competence
- Advocacy for neurodivergent and LGBTQIA populations
- Crisis intervention and support
- Familiarity with ADA accessibility standards
- Client/student record management
- Organizational skills in office settings
- Personal accountability and self-management
- Strong communication skills
Accomplishments
- Served as Chair of USAO's CARE Team from Fall 2023 to present, helping coordinate institutional responses to student behavioral, mental health, and safety concerns.
- Revised CARE Team record-keeping processes to improve tracking of behavioral patterns, interventions, and student outcomes over time.
- Independently managed and operated USAO's Disability Resources Office, increasing the number of students served from 19 in 2021 to 120 in 2025 (532% increase).
- Collaborated with the Dean of Students to review, edit, and revise student-life policies and procedures, including mental health resource protocols, accommodation-related policies, and the university's emergency withdrawal procedure.
- Obtained a Masters in Community Counseling while working full time and raising a child.
Certification
- ADHD & Rejection Sensitivity - Exploring How Trauma & ADHD Intertwine
- Adult ADHD: Breaking Myths, Up-To-Date Research, & Effective Treatment
- LGBTQ+ Youth Trauma CARE: Effective Strategies & Assessment
- Intergenerational Trauma Healing: Integrating IFS and Somatic Approaches
- College Student Wellbeing Trauma & Resilience
- Mental Health First Aid (Adult)
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
04.2025 - Current
Coordinator for Student Wellness and Accommodation
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
08.2021 - Current
Administrative Assistant
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
02.2020 - 08.2021
Pursuing Licensure - Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate
University of Science And Arts of Oklahoma
Master of Science - Community Counseling
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Science And Arts of Oklahoma