Shanna Reese
Strabane,PA
Summary
Enthusiastic, self-motivated professional seeking opportunities for further engagement and leadership within the field of higher education. Mental health experience includes evidence-based care for children, adolescents, and adults with various mental health conditions, specializing in complex trauma and dissociation. Experience in post-secondary education in psychology, counseling, and behavior analysis. Highly skilled in interpersonal communication, organization and time management, and interpersonal navigation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Counselor
I Am As I Am Counseling
11.2020 - Current
- Provides best practice assessment, treatment, and discharge support services to adolescents, adults and couples in order to work toward established treatment goals and increase mental wellness, specializing in complex trauma and dissociation using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Clinical Director
Verbal Beginnings
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided clinical oversight of programming for 300+ clients and families, integrated new learning opportunities and developed new learning strategies and materials for clinicians.
Counselor
BetterHelp online counseling platform
04.2020 - 02.2021
- Provides best practice treatment support services to adults struggling with various mental health needs in order to work toward a decreased impact of unhelpful emotional distress and increased ability for regulation and care
Clinical Coordinator
Verbal Beginnings
09.2018 - 11.2020
- Supervised up to 12 Board Certified Behavior Analysts while maintaining appropriate documentation, ensuring effective programming and supporting ethical behaviors for the purpose of supporting children and their families across the Pittsburgh area.
Clinical Manager/Therapist/BSC/MT
Wesley Family Services
10.2014 - 09.2018
- Supervised members of a multi-disciplinary treatment team across outpatient programs while providing mental health and behavioral health care to children with emotional and behavioral difficulties
Education
Ph.D. Instructional Management And Leadership
Robert Morris University
Coraopolis, PA05.2018
Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis
Brandman University
Irvine, CA01.2016
M.A. Counseling, Clinical Mental Health
Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA05.2013
B.A. Psychology
Washington & Jefferson College
Washington, PA01.2011
Skills
- Budget Administration/Business Management
- Administrative Oversight/Compliance
- Evidence-based Therapeutic Intervention
- Course Development/Implementation
- Supervision and Leadership
- Program Evaluation
Education And Licensure
- Licensed Professional Counselor PC008327
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Immersion Training, PESI, May 2022
- Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) 5 Day-Intensive Training, EMDR Consultants, LLC, January 2021
Engagement And Service
- Fall 2023, Present, Alumni Advisor, Pi Beta Phi - PA Zeta Chapter, Washington and Jefferson College, VP of Risk Management
- Spring 2021, Present, Student Mentor, Women’s Leadership and Mentoring Program, Robert Morris University
Associations And Memberships
- American Counseling Association, 2011, Present
- Chi Sigma Iota International Honors Society, 2012, Present
Certification
- Human Rights Advocate, US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights - Nov. 2023
Timeline
Owner/Counselor
I Am As I Am Counseling
11.2020 - Current
Clinical Director
Verbal Beginnings
11.2020 - 06.2021
Counselor
BetterHelp online counseling platform
04.2020 - 02.2021
Clinical Coordinator
Verbal Beginnings
09.2018 - 11.2020
Clinical Manager/Therapist/BSC/MT
Wesley Family Services
10.2014 - 09.2018
Ph.D. Instructional Management And Leadership
Robert Morris University
Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis
Brandman University
M.A. Counseling, Clinical Mental Health
Waynesburg University
B.A. Psychology
Washington & Jefferson College
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