Serenity Johnson, MA, LPCC, NCC
Stuttgart,,Germany
Summary
Board certified, Independently Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC, Ohio, USA) seeking to improve the lives of service members and their families by providing compassionate, effective clinical counseling services.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
SOCIAL SERVICES ASSISTANT
DHA
Stuttgart, Germany
11.2023 - Current
- Utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques while co-facilitating group therapy sessions including: SMART Recovery, DBT, Grief Support, and Combat Trauma
- Specialized experience including > 2 years of clinical assessment, treatment plans, advocacy, and providing professional counseling under close supervision for sexual assault survivors
- Educate service members and their dependents on mental health resources, coping mechanisms, and community programs
- Organize and present outreach briefs to promote mental health education and support across Garrison
CYPA YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Child And Youth Services, CYS
Stuttgart, Germany
02.2023 - 11.202
- Collaborated with team members to implement program improvements and enhance participant experiences
- Developed engaging activities to promote youth development and personal growth
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR
Gebhart Counseling Solutions
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to promote mental wellness and coping strategies
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments of client needs, including the treatment of substance use and co-occurring disorders
- Provided individual therapy for children ages 5-17, including cases involving abuse and reporting
- Utilized multiple therapeutic interventions and modalities, including CPT, ACT, CBT, DBT, Play Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR
Family Services Association
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Assessed clients' mental health status through clinical interviews, psychological testing, and other diagnostic tools
- Provided therapeutic interventions based on client needs, utilizing an array of evidence-based modalities such as CPT, CBT, DBT, ACT, and Brief Solution Focused Therapy
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups for Anger Management and Parenting Skills
- Certified VOCA (Victims of Crime Assistance) therapy provider for victims of crime and their families
CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR, INTERN
Family Services Association
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for client growth.
- Conducted patient assessments to identify mental health needs and develop personalized treatment plans.
- Monitored client progress, adjusting treatment approaches based on feedback and observed changes in behavior.
CORPORATE TRUST ADMINISTRATOR
Regions Bank
02.2017 - 11.2017
- Successfully managed a portfolio in excess of $5MM, consisting of bond portfolios for school corporations and municipalities
- Proven excellence in client service and regulatory compliance
- Strong attention to detail to mitigate risk
- Achieved sales goals during period of tenure
- Appointed to ten member, company-wide leadership board focused on process improvement across Institutional Services
INSTITUTIONAL TRUST ASSISTANT III
Regions Bank
07.2013 - 02.2017
- Initiated and maintained key partnerships which resulted in revenue growth of 46% on average
- Partner in management of book of business in excess of $600MM, including retirement accounts and scholarships
- Exemplary associate record including multiple award nominations for excellence in sales and service
- Assisted in the creation and implementation of new Institutional Service Policies company-wide as part of a ten member Advisory Board from 2016
Education
MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) IN CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING -
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN04-2020
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - FINANCE -
Marian University
Indianapolis, IN05-2016
Skills
- Individual, family and group counseling
- Assess primary/secondary problems to include behavioral health diagnosing
- Experienced in working with children, families, and victims of crime, including sexual assault survivors
- Trauma Informed Care
- Grief counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Treatment Planning
- Suicide Awareness and Prevention
- Group Therapy facilitation
- Motivational Interviewing
- Advise commanders, supervisors, and/or referring providers as to patient's status and treatment needs
- Develop therapeutic relationship with patients whose substance abuse and/or emotional problems vary in degrees of resistance to treatment, and in ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds
Certification
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), State of Ohio, License #E.2303444
- NCC Board Certified Counselor, License #1463827
Timeline
SOCIAL SERVICES ASSISTANT
DHA
11.2023 - Current
CYPA YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Child And Youth Services, CYS
02.2023 - 11.202
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR
Gebhart Counseling Solutions
08.2021 - 09.2022
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR
Family Services Association
05.2020 - 08.2021
CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR, INTERN
Family Services Association
01.2020 - 05.2020
CORPORATE TRUST ADMINISTRATOR
Regions Bank
02.2017 - 11.2017
INSTITUTIONAL TRUST ASSISTANT III
Regions Bank
07.2013 - 02.2017
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - FINANCE -
Marian University
MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) IN CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING -
Indiana Wesleyan University