Sara Catherine Corcoran
Breakthrough Therapeutic Concepts
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience
Qualified Professional School Counselor with solid background in providing comprehensive support to students, ensuring their academic and emotional well-being. Successfully implemented programs that enhanced student development and resolved conflicts effectively. Demonstrated proficiency in counseling techniques and crisis intervention.
Work History
Clinical Counselor
6 Months- Facilitated therapeutic sessions utilizing evidence-based practices to promote client engagement and progress.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies to effectively manage high-risk situations and ensure client safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients with complex mental health conditions.
- Developed individualized treatment plans addressing clients' psychological and emotional needs.
Clinical Counselor
1 Year 2 Months- Delivered individual and group therapy to clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, ADHD, Autism, LGBTQ issues, and gender identity, fostering personal growth and resilience.
- Utilized CBT, DBT, and person-centered approaches
- Conduct intake assessments, develop treatment plans, and maintain clinical documentation
- Facilitated crisis de-escalation and implemented behavioral interventions to ensure client safety and stability.
- Maintained comprehensive daily progress notes and strengthened therapeutic rapport to support ongoing client engagement and treatment effectiveness.
- Attend individual supervision and group supervision team meetings
Professional School Counselor
2 Years- Deliver a data driven school counseling program based upon the National Model for School Counseling Programs as defined by the American School Counseling Association (ASCA).
- Provide individual and group counseling to students in grades 6-12, helping them manage emotional, social, and academic challenges while making appropriate educational, career, and personal decisions.
- Implemented and delivered school-wide social-emotional learning (SEL) programs that promoted mental wellness, improved behavior, and reduced bullying incidents.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to develop individualized education plans (IEPs) and 504 plans and ensure academic success for students.
- Offer crisis intervention support, including managing acute emotional distress and connecting students to appropriate resources.
- Led workshops and seminars for parents on mental health, child development, and parenting strategies, enhancing family engagement and support.
- Serve as a liaison between the school and community resources, ensuring students have access to appropriate mental health services.
- Served as liaison between school and community resources, facilitating access to mental health services for students and their families.
Program Coordinator
7 Years- Lead small group activities, mentor students, and provide academic or life skills support (e.g., homework help, career exploration)
- Coordinated with school administrators, teachers, and the University of Maryland College Park to create and support school partnerships for student development
- Planned and managed field trips, workshops, and community events
- Oversaw interns and student leaders to support signature program initiatives and partnership programs
- Served as school administrator as needed
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
- Specialization in School Counseling
- Relevant Coursework: School Counseling, Career Development, Group Therapy, Child & Adolescent Development, Crisis Intervention, Family and Parent Support
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
Skills
Suicide prevention
Behavioral Health Counseling
Child and adolescent counseling
Academic and Career Counseling
Family-school collaboration
Trauma Informed Care
Family support
Case management
Cultural competency
Interpersonal communication
Crisis management
HIPAA compliance
Communication skills
Certification
- Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) State of Maryland
- License # LGP15718
- Expiration Date: 2026-10-31
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- "Leveraging Strengths: A Neurodiversity-Informed Approach to Screening and Intervention with Children" — The Chicago School
- November, 2024
- Lauryns Law – Student Services Academy
- LGCP Supervision
Timeline
Clinical Counselor
Breakthrough Therapeutic Concepts
02.2026 - CurrentRead More
Clinical Counselor
Innovative Therapeutic Services
10.2024 - 12.2025Read More
Professional School Counselor
Prince Georges County Public Schools
01.2020 - 01.2022Read More
Program Coordinator
Prince Georges County Public Schools
01.2013 - 01.2020Read More
University of Maryland, University College
Bachelor of Arts from Humanities
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Walden University
Master of Science from Counseling
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