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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Relevant Research/Publication
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Sean MacKay

Houston,TX

Summary

Compassionate Licensed Counselor Associate adept at establishing rapport and creating individualized treatment plans and leading group therapy sessions. Committed to creating a safe, supportive environment for the exploration of issues, development of individualized plans and ______. Licensed by the State of Texas.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinician, Licensed Professional Counselor-Assoc.

The Flourishing Way
05.2023 - Current

,Licensed Professional Counselor-Assoc.Supervised by Jill Tucker, PC-S

  • Provides safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
  • Develops treatment plans to help clients build self-confidence and resilience.
  • Develops individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
  • Guides clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Implements evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
  • Adapts counseling techniques to best suit individual needs.
  • Conducts meetings with family members to help create support system for clients.
  • Determines clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Texas Christian University College of Education
08.2022 - 05.2023

Performed clerical duties as directed by professor, including but not limited to:

  • Read/synthesized literature.
  • Reviewed and recommended literature for use in future coursework.
  • Contacted alumni.

Counseling Intern

TCU/FWISD Family Resource Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Provided counseling services to children ages 10-18 years old.
  • Worked with children with a variety of mental health needs.
  • Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
  • Conducted client consultations and collaborated with other agency professionals to discuss courses of treatment.
  • Performed 150 hours of supervised group and individual counseling sessions.
  • Applied variety of psychological methods and techniques in screening, assessment and evaluation of clients.
  • Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.

Counseling

TCU Substance Use and Recovery Services
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Worked under the supervision of of the Assistant Director of TCU Counseling and Mental Health Center – Substance Use and Recovery Services.
  • Met with students to discuss their relationship with alcohol and/or other substances and provide psychoeducation.
  • Presented Alcohol Education Workshops.
  • Helped to provide outreach on-campus regarding mental health.
  • Co-facilitated anxiety and depression peer support community.

Practicum Student Counselor

Fossil Ridge High School
01.2022 - 05.2022
    • Worked under the supervision of the Intervention School Counselor.
    • Conducted check-ins with students who were homeless.
    • Provided counseling for students with a variety of behavioral, cognitive, and social issues.
    • Provided guidance for students seeking to further their education/career.

Neurofeedback Technician

Brain and Behavior Associates
07.2021 - 09.2021
    • Set up and monitored neurofeedback equipment during client sessions.
    • Performed clerical duties such as updating paperwork and examining literature.

Education

Master of Education - Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX
05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Baylor University
Waco, TX
05.2020

Skills

  • Skilled in Intake Interviews
  • Client Counseling
  • Adolescent Counseling
  • Motivational Interviewer
  • Substance Abuse Counseling
  • Intervention Planning
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Mental Health Support

Certification

  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor- Associate (LPC-A), State of Texas, LPC-A License #91692, under the Supervision of Jill Tucker, LPC-S
  • National Board for Certified Counselors: National Certified Counselor (NCC)
  • CITI Human Subjects Researcher (Social Behavior-Educational)
  • CITI Human Subjects Researcher (Biomedical)
  • Trained in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Affiliations

  • Houston Eating Disorder Specialists (HEDS)
  • North Central Texas Counseling Association (NCTCA)

Relevant Research/Publication

Facilitated a research study of the relationship between academic course load and depression in undergraduate students

• Designed and implemented survey to all Baylor undergraduate students using 8-Item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-8)

• Collected/analyzed data, authored final report, and provided group presentation

• Published in Scientia: The Baylor Undergraduate Research Journal of Science and Technology

Strengths

• Dedicated to supporting patients with a strong emphasis on human connection and empathy

• Able to provide active listening, validation, and encouragement

• Knowledgeable about psychoeducation and how it can impact the therapeutic alliance

• Self-motivated, dependable, loyal, and enthusiastic; exudes confidence and fosters teamwork

• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, written, technical, and time management skills

• Analytical skills and proven problem-solver; possesses strong attention to detail and follow-up skills

Timeline

Clinician, Licensed Professional Counselor-Assoc.

The Flourishing Way
05.2023 - Current

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Texas Christian University College of Education
08.2022 - 05.2023

Counseling Intern

TCU/FWISD Family Resource Center
08.2022 - 05.2023

Counseling

TCU Substance Use and Recovery Services
01.2022 - 05.2023

Practicum Student Counselor

Fossil Ridge High School
01.2022 - 05.2022

Neurofeedback Technician

Brain and Behavior Associates
07.2021 - 09.2021
  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor- Associate (LPC-A), State of Texas, LPC-A License #91692, under the Supervision of Jill Tucker, LPC-S
  • National Board for Certified Counselors: National Certified Counselor (NCC)
  • CITI Human Subjects Researcher (Social Behavior-Educational)
  • CITI Human Subjects Researcher (Biomedical)
  • Trained in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Master of Education - Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Texas Christian University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Baylor University
Sean MacKay