Driven by a personal passion for recovery, I seek to apply my counseling expertise and lived experience to empower individuals to overcome barriers to substance use, achieve their recovery goals, and cultivate a fulfilling life.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Bachelor’s Level Intern
PACT Team at Frontier Behavioral Health
01.2025 - Current
Counselor/Substance Use Disorder Professional
Spokane Treatment Center, ORTC
09.2022 - 01.2024
Improved client well-being by conducting one-on-one counseling sessions.
Provided support for clients dealing with personal challenges.
Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through targeted counseling.
Conducted assessments to identify client needs and create treatment plans.
Collaborated with healthcare professionals for comprehensive client care.
Built trusting relationships with clients to encourage openness.
Enhanced therapy outcomes, tailoring sessions to individual client needs.
Implemented crisis intervention strategies to ensure client safety.
Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Behavioral Health
Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane, WA
06-2025
Counseling With An Emphasis in Addiction
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
06-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Social Services/Gerontology
Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane, WA
01.2019
Skills
Practical Experience in Motivational Interviewing
Proficient in Team Collaboration
Effective Written Communication
Effective Verbal Communication
Patient Education and Empowerment
Strong Organizational Skills
Effective Time Management
Electronic Health Records
Certificates Licenses
Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee Certification, Washington State Department of Health
Certified Peer Counselor, 2019, Spokane Regional Support Network/Passages Family Support
Timeline
Bachelor’s Level Intern
PACT Team at Frontier Behavioral Health
01.2025 - Current
Counselor/Substance Use Disorder Professional
Spokane Treatment Center, ORTC
09.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Behavioral Health
Spokane Falls Community College
Counseling With An Emphasis in Addiction
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Social Services/Gerontology
Spokane Falls Community College
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