Samantha Sorensen
Summary
Dedicated advocate with a strong background in supporting individuals during crisis situations by providing compassionate emotional support and confidential guidance. Expertise in resource coordination ensures clients receive tailored assistance to meet unique needs. Committed to fostering teamwork and adaptability, consistently driving impactful results in dynamic environments. Recognized for reliability and empathy, complemented by exceptional communication and active listening skills that build trust and rapport.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Manager
YWCA Central Virginia
Lynchburg, VA
01.2025 - 05.2026
- Provided emotional support and crisis intervention to sexual assault survivors.
- Developed and facilitated educational workshops on consent and healthy relationships.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and medical personnel to ensure survivor advocacy.
- Led peer support groups, fostering community engagement and healing among survivors.
- Trained new advocates in trauma-informed care practices and organizational protocols.
- Delivered training programs to local organizations on topics related to sexual violence prevention and response tactics.
Childcare Provider
Jubilee Family Development Center
Lynchburg, Va
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Observed children’s behavior and development, communicate information with parents
- Worked collaboratively with co-workers to ensure safety to all the children in care
- Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners, and appropriate behavior
- Developed and implemented engaging educational activities to promote children's cognitive and social development.
Education
Master Of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2026
Bachelors - Counseling Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2022
Skills
- Safety planning
- Confidentiality practices
- Clinical assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Individual counseling
- Trauma therapy
Internships
Thomas Road Baptist Church - Counseling
May 2025 - May 2026
- Provided child, adolescent, and adult individual counseling and couple counseling
- Completed assessments according to the DSM and complied adaptive treatment plans
- Completed documentation including progress notes and intake paperwork
Timeline
Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Manager
YWCA Central Virginia
01.2025 - 05.2026
Childcare Provider
Jubilee Family Development Center
01.2022 - 06.2024
Master Of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Liberty University
Bachelors - Counseling Psychology
Liberty University