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Shannon O'Sullivan

Ambler,PA

Summary

Accomplished Therapist and School Counselor with a proven track record at Welsh Therapy and Pennridge High School. Excelled in building rapport and employing CBT techniques to enhance client and student well-being. Achieved significant improvements in patient outcomes and student graduation rates through effective crisis intervention and multicultural competence.

Therapeutic professional with extensive experience addressing mental health challenges and facilitating client growth. Known for collaborative approach and dedication to achieving meaningful results. Reliable team player with strong skills in conflict resolution and adaptability, ensuring client-centric care.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Therapist

Welsh Therapy
05.2024 - Current
  • Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
  • Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
  • Provided individual sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
  • Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
  • Counseled individuals, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
  • Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
  • Coached clients on effective coping strategies, empowering them to manage symptoms independently outside of therapy sessions.
  • Implemented time management strategies to ensure full caseloads were effectively managed, maintaining high-quality care for all clients.
  • Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients in distress and connecting them with necessary resources.

School Counselor

Pennridge High School
09.2003 - 06.2024
  • Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
  • Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
  • Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
  • Maintained a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
  • Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
  • Empowered parents/guardians involvement in their children''s education via organizing educational workshops and providing resources on academic, career, and personal/social development.
  • Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
  • Contributed to development of effective school policies that addressed issues such as attendance, discipline, and substance abuse prevention.
  • Facilitated parent engagement through regular communication, informational sessions, and collaborative meetings to address student concerns.
  • Increased awareness of post-secondary options by organizing college and career readiness workshops and events.
  • Improved graduation rates by implementing targeted interventions for at-risk students.
  • Assisted students in developing academic plans by conducting a comprehensive review of their strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
  • Streamlined referral processes to external mental health services, ensuring timely support for students in need.

Education

Master of Science - Counseling Psychology

Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA
05-2002

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
06-1996

Skills

  • Building rapport
  • Crisis intervention
  • One-on-one sessions
  • CBT techniques
  • Client confidentiality
  • Multicultural competence
  • Behavior modification
  • DBT techniques

Timeline

Therapist

Welsh Therapy
05.2024 - Current

School Counselor

Pennridge High School
09.2003 - 06.2024

Master of Science - Counseling Psychology

Holy Family University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Pennsylvania State University

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