Robin Franklin
Wichita Falls,TX
Summary
Licensed Professional Counselor possessing a broad range of experience in delivering comprehensive case management to clients in public and residential programs. Accomplished at fostering meaningful relationships and developing effective short-term and long-term plans to achieve client goals. Currently looking to leverage background and expertise to take next career step as a Military and Family Life Counselor with a respected organization that rewards diligence and professionalism.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor -Adult MFLC
Zeiders Enterprises
Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, TX
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation, adhering to ethical standards and guidelines for professional practice.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering a supportive and safe environment for self-exploration and growth.
- Enhanced client well-being by utilizing evidence-based therapy techniques and individualized treatment plans.
- Improved client outcomes through the implementation of effective client centered based theories.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members, ensuring comprehensive care for clients.
- Advanced professional development by attending workshops, seminars, and conferences related to mental health counseling practices.
- Assisted families in navigating complex systems related to mental health services and resources available within the community.
- Built trust with at-risk populations through empathetic listening and culturally sensitive counseling approaches.
- Delivered psychoeducation presentations to community groups on topics such as stress management, coping skills, and mental health awareness.
- Established a network of professionals within the field for collaboration purposes enhancing overall service quality provided to clients.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
Licensed Professional Counselor
Zeiders Enterprises
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Child and youth behavioral military and family life counselor or CYB-MFLC - provide confidential non-medical counseling services to children and youth up to age 18 in groups and individually. I provide support for families, staff and support personnel. Some of the topics are bullying, self-esteem, deployment & reunification, divorce/separation from parents, etc.
- Provide consultation support to parents and caregivers, childcare providers, teachers, and administrators on healthy development of children and youth.
- Model evidence-based intervention approaches
- Conduct classroom observations
Licensed Professional Counselor
Washington Harris Group
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Assessed clinical risk and danger to children and families and determined appropriate level of response and intervention.
- Kept abreast of new and developing information in mental health field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Provides face-to-face non medical counseling to children, ages three and over, and their parents/guardians at Child Development Center and Youth Center. Consults with teachers, parents, and children regarding disruptive classroom behaviors. Provides supports to teachers, families, families, and students regarding deployment and reintegration.
Elementary School Counselor
Burkburnett ISD
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Collaborated with behavioral aides, teachers, psychiatrists and school nurses to assess student needs and strengths.
- Administered functional behavioral assessments and developed behavior intervention plans to target maladaptive behaviors, including withdrawal, tantrums and aggressive behaviors such as kicking, hitting and biting.
- Conducted group and individual counseling services to elementary students to meet developmental, preventive and remedial needs of students with learning disabilities.
- Identified cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encouraged students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills
Licensed Professional Counselor
Washington Harris Group
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Provides face-to-face non-medical counseling to children, ages three and over, and their parents/guardians at school. Consults with teachers, parents, and children regarding disruptive classroom behaviors. Provides support to teachers, families, and students regarding deployment and reintegration. Interacts with school age children in classroom settings.
- Assessed clinical risk and danger to children and families and determined appropriate level of response and intervention.
- Kept abreast of new and developing information in mental health field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops.
- Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions
Therapist
Mesa Springs Hospital
10.2015 - 09.2019
- Counseled individuals, groups and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Responsible for providing psychotherapy and counseling therapies including group, individual, and family therapy for patients suffering from psychiatric and substance abuse issues. Ensured accurate and timely patient documentation.
- Facilitated recovery-oriented support groups and psychoeducation workshops
Middle School Counselor
Crowley ISD
08.2011 - 06.2019
- Counseled students regarding educational issues such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration and career planning.
- Counsel students in grades 7-8, using narrative and solution focused therapy approaches, to address issues such as academic performance, social skills, self-esteem, and attendance.
- Advise and assist numerous students in short-term crisis situations such as bullying, friendship issues, conflict resolution, and classroom behavior issues.
- Maintain and facilitate 504 and LPAC records & meetings, also Woodcock Munoz Testing
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential
Education
Master of Science - Master of Education, LPC And LMFT Licensure
Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, TX05.2012
Master of Science - Master of Education, School Counseling
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science, Elementary of Education
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK05.2000
Associate of Arts - Associate Degree, Liberal Arts
Rose State College
Oklahoma City, OK05.1997
Skills
Narrative and Solution Focus Counseling
Mental health support
Texas Professional Counselor Licensure
Crisis Response
Group psychotherapy expert
Strong public speaker
Trained in indicators of child abuse
Strong Listener
Adept at conflict resolution
Affiliations
- North Central Texas Counseling Association
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor -Adult MFLC
Zeiders Enterprises
06.2023 - Current
Licensed Professional Counselor
Zeiders Enterprises
04.2021 - 05.2023
Licensed Professional Counselor
Washington Harris Group
01.2021 - 04.2021
Elementary School Counselor
Burkburnett ISD
07.2020 - 12.2020
Licensed Professional Counselor
Washington Harris Group
09.2019 - 07.2020
Therapist
Mesa Springs Hospital
10.2015 - 09.2019
Middle School Counselor
Crowley ISD
08.2011 - 06.2019
Master of Science - Master of Education, LPC And LMFT Licensure
Texas Wesleyan University
Master of Science - Master of Education, School Counseling
Texas Christian University
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science, Elementary of Education
University of Central Oklahoma
Associate of Arts - Associate Degree, Liberal Arts
Rose State College