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Franklin Sarker, MA, LPCC

Englewood,CO

Summary

Client-centered and culturally sensitive professional dedicated to understanding, supporting, and valuing the dignity of individuals from diverse backgrounds. Warm and approachable, with keen observational skills and a comprehensive understanding of human behavior. Excels at establishing meaningful connections with clients, comprehending their narratives, and guiding them on their path to holistic well-being by leveraging years of experience in applied behavioral analysis and an education in counseling psychology. Committed to staying up-to-date with the latest research and fostering a lifelong learning mindset.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LPCC

Southeast Christian Counseling Center
06.2022 - Current
  • Provided Individual, Couples and Group counseling for diverse patient population, focusing on mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse.
  • Conducted comprehensive intake assessments, interviewing clients to gather relevant behavioral health data
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans based on client needs and monitored progress through regular case collaboration
  • Assisted clients with finding additional resources, providing referrals as needed
  • Created termination plans
  • Co-facilitated mens domestic violence offender groups which included regular teaching and education
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team
  • EMDR Trained
  • Managed over 50 client caseload and billing

Intern

Colorado Christian University
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Provided counseling services to diverse population of college students
  • Experience working with diverse clinical presentations

Intern

Southeast Christian Counseling Center
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Provided counseling services to adolescents and adults
  • Learned case conceptualization and treatment planning skills

Behavior Technician

Braintrust Behavioral Health
05.2016 - 07.2019
  • Implemented ABA intervention plans for clients with developmental and behavioral disorders
  • Teamed with analysts, colleagues and families for holistic client care
  • Collected and recorded client behavior data to assess intervention effectiveness for over 50 clients

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Denver Seminary
Denver, CO

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI

Skills

  • Effective counseling skills
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Psychoeducation and training
  • EMDR Trained
  • Clinical assessment, treatment planning, case management and documentation
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary team
  • Data collection and recording
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Level 2
  • EFT Foundations trained
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Excellent verbal and written communication

Accomplishments

  • Research Team: School Counseling Mental Health Initiative
  • Experience writing literature review and Institutional Review Board
  • Proposal (IRB)
  • Developed critical research skills in creating theoretical constructs
  • Compiled and synthesized data

Additional Information

  • Member - American Counseling Association
  • Member of Academic and Counseling Honor Society - Denver Seminary
  • President's Partners Scholarship Recipient- Cornerstone University

Timeline

Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LPCC

Southeast Christian Counseling Center
06.2022 - Current

Intern

Colorado Christian University
01.2022 - 05.2022

Intern

Southeast Christian Counseling Center
08.2021 - 05.2022

Behavior Technician

Braintrust Behavioral Health
05.2016 - 07.2019

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Denver Seminary

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Cornerstone University
Franklin Sarker, MA, LPCC