Riah Laungani
Burlington
Summary
Graduate-level counselor in training with experience providing individual psychotherapy and facilitating CBT/DBT skills groups in a clinical setting. Skilled in conducting biopsychosocial intakes, case conceptualization, treatment planning, and timely documentation. Collaborates effectively within interdisciplinary teams through psychiatric rounds, risk management meetings, and care coordination. Committed to building strong therapeutic alliances, supporting coping skill development, and delivering ethical, client-centered care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
University of Vermont Medical Center
08.2025 - 05.2026
- - Ran CBT and DBT skills groups
- - Provided individual support focused on coping skill development
- - Attended risk management meetings, psychiatric rounds
- - Designed groups for mindfulness
- - Care coordination (provider outreach, prior authorization, and utilization management review)
- - Participated in initial evaluations, treatment planning, and discharge planning
- Seneca Center
Guest Advocate
Target
Burlington, Vermont
10.2024 - 08.2025
- - Scanning and bagging customer items at the checkout lane and assisting at self checkout
- - Ensuring a positive guest experience by providing friendly service
- - Addressing customer needs and efficiently processing transactions while adhering to Target policies
- - Handle cash, credit cards and other payment methods accurately
- - Promote Target services such as loyalty programs, registry options, and gift wrapping
Counselor In Training
University of Vermont
01.2025 - 05.2025
- - Conducted intakes and biopsychosocial assessments
- - Developed treatment plans and collaborated on individualized goal setting
- - Managed a caseload of 8 clients, providing ongoing individual counseling
- - Maintained strong client engagement; majority of clients elected to continue beyond required sessions
- - Participated in weekly group supervision and triadic supervision
- - Completed and presented a formal case conceptualization in internship seminar
- - Documented sessions using DAP notes
- Counseling Clinic
Child Caregiver
Lexington, Kentucky
05.2023 - 08.2024
- - Responsible for wellbeing and supervision of children in the absence of their parents/guardians
- - Ensured the safety, nurturing, and development of children.
- - Primary roles included feeding them, engaging in educational and recreational activities, and providing emotional support
Clinic Assistant
Harris Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
- - Scored psychological questionnaires, answered phones, informed clients about diagnoses process and our services, checked clients in and out, and responded to emails.
- - Learned how an outpatient psychology center operated.
- - Sat in while the psychologists discussed unrestricted clients and potential clients, what they are going through, if we can help, and if the Harris Center is the right place for them.
- University of Kentucky
Front end employee
Kroger
Lexington, Kentucky
09.2017 - 08.2022
- - Began as a bagger, then cashier, and finally ran self-checkout.
- - Self checkout requires watching all four machines alone and pristine attention since theft occurs the most here
- - The farther you move up the more responsibility you face
- - Handled money, closed registers/self-checkout, and put remaining groceries where they belong
- - Worked as an essential worker during the pandemic
- - Averaged 25-28 hours while being in school
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY08.2023
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT05.2026
Skills
- Familiar with electronic health records
- Group Facilitation
- Psychoeducation
- Risk assessment
- Short term therapy
- CBT and DBT skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Cultural humility and rapport building
- Timely documentation
Timeline
Intern
University of Vermont Medical Center
08.2025 - 05.2026
Counselor In Training
University of Vermont
01.2025 - 05.2025
Guest Advocate
Target
10.2024 - 08.2025
Child Caregiver
05.2023 - 08.2024
Clinic Assistant
Harris Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
Front end employee
Kroger
09.2017 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of Vermont
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Kentucky