Sean Reynolds
Portland,OR
Summary
Dedicated counseling professional with extensive experience at Lewis & Clark Problem Gambling Services, adept in client education and EHR systems like Practice Fusion and Theranest. Excelled in providing over 350 hours of individual counseling, demonstrating adaptability and a strong commitment to client progress. Proven track record in utilizing a variety counseling techniques with emphasis in CBT, Narrative, and the Transtheoretical Orientation. Ready to use process addiction experience and counseling skills as a foundation to support clients and eager grow skills and knowledge base as my career continues.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counseling Intern
Lewis & Clark Problem Gambling Services
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Counseling up to 13 individuals and assisting in a variety of skill building, processing, & case management for adults with problem gambling disorder, as well as their other mental health and/or co-occuring needs.
- Performed over 350 hours of supervised individual counseling sessions.
- Participated in weekly individual and group supervision.
- Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
- Maintained up-to-date clinical documentation via electronic recordkeeping systems.
- Facilitated psychoeducation class on various Problem Gambling topics such as Gambling and the Brain, The gambling Action cycle, as well as others.
- Strengthened client coping skills through teaching stress management techniques and mindfulness practices.
- Adapted therapeutic techniques to meet diverse cultural and personal backgrounds of clients, promoting inclusivity and understanding.
- Applied variety of psychological methods and techniques in screening, assessment and evaluation of clients.
- Participated actively in supervision sessions to continuously enhance professional knowledge and counseling skills.
- Developed personalized treatment plans to cater to individual client needs, setting clear goals and milestones for progress.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques effectively for greater success in achieving desired behavioral changes among clients.
- Supported incoming volunteers and graduate assistant counselors via consultation, live observation, and administrative duties.
Graduate Assistant Counselor
Lewis & Clark Problem Gambling Services
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Began to build a client case load in advance of practicum.
- Participated in live observation of counseling sessions to enhance counseling skills and observe interventions and techniques.
- Consulted with clinicians to explore case conceptualization and potential interventions.
- Maintained administrative duties including; scheduling & record keeping.
- Continued to provide client screenings in addition to client case load.
- Participated in weekly individual and group supervision.
- Co-Facilitated a psychoeducation Problem Gambling class for clients as well as important others.
Volunteer
Lewis & Clark Problem Gambling Services
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintained 12 hours weekly.
- Provided screenings for potential clients which includes practical counseling skills, psychoeducation, and assessment of diagnosis.
- Supported in scheduling and record keeping.
- Participated in weekly group supervision.
- Attended 60 hours of gambling precertification classes.
- Attended 2 Problem Gambling Conferences to increase knowledge and stay up to date on latest in research in the field.
Education
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Lewis & Clark College
Portland06-2025
Skills
- Client and Important Other education
- EHR experience in Practice Fusion and Theranest
- Experience in active and maintenance addiction work
- Organized and efficient
- Administrative support
- Adaptability and dependability
- Psychoeducation
- Community engagement
- Client records management
- Relapse prevention
- Patient screening
- Counseling techniques
Certification
- Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor (CGAC-I) - Pending
Timeline
Counseling Intern
Lewis & Clark Problem Gambling Services
06.2024 - 05.2025
Graduate Assistant Counselor
Lewis & Clark Problem Gambling Services
06.2023 - 06.2024
Volunteer
Lewis & Clark Problem Gambling Services
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor (CGAC-I) - Pending
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Lewis & Clark College
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