Sharon Seiler
Kingwood,TX
Summary
Passionate about helping adolescents develop confidence and self-awareness, seeking to gain skills in Wilderness Therapy and other interventions. Strong commitment to making a positive impact on young lives, eager to contribute dedication and enthusiasm to a team that shares the same mission. Combining passion for outdoor activities with a desire to empower and support adolescents, aims to create transformative experiences that foster personal growth and resilience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychotherapist
Center for Success and Independence
Houston, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Fostered safe spaces enhancing open interactions and strong therapeutic relationships.
- Formulated individualized care plans to meet specific client needs, achieving better outcomes in mental wellness.
- Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as necessary based on changing needs or circumstances.
- Provided crisis support and emergency care for patients.
- Maintained detailed clinical records and documentation, ensuring accurate tracking of client progress and adherence to legal requirements.
- Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Applied motivational interviewing and various therapies like dialectical behavior therapy to address changing behaviors related to addiction recovery, BPD, bipolar, ADHD, MDD and more.
- Guided families through conflict resolution processes using systemic family therapy approaches designed to promote positive change and growth.
- Streamlined intake process to ensure more efficient and welcoming first visit for patients.
- Utilized teletherapy platforms to extend services to remote or immobile patients.
- Counseled individuals, groups or families to help understand problems, provide psycho education, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.
Student Wellness Mental Health Intern
Huffman ISD
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted Social Emotional Learning (SEL) sessions on spirituality, vaping, and relationship building.
- Engaged with students grades K-12 to address mental health needs through evidence-based techniques.
- Supported team efforts in fundraising campaigns.
Program Manager
Common Threads
10.2019 - 10.2022
- Managed the Program team for the Houston Market
- Surpassed the programing growth expectations in relations to partnerships, reaches and partnerships every year
- Managed the training and coordination of Nutrition Educators and Chef Instructors in the Houston Market
Program Coordinator
The State of Oregon
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Working in a rural community to run the Senior Connections Program
- Assessment and training for utility assistance, transportation, Meals on Wheels, and Companion/Volunteer programs
Education
MSW - Social Work, Macro, Mezzo and Micro
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
05.2024
BS - Major in Nutrition with a Minor in Psychology
TEXAS WOMEN'S UNIVERSITY
01.2008
AS - Major in Psychology with a Minor in Math
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2006
Skills
- Encouraging positivity
- Building strong working relationships
- Self-evaluation
- Intersectionality awareness
- Personal bias awareness
- Social justice advocacy
- Environmental justice advocacy
Certification
I do have my LMSW.
Timeline
Psychotherapist
Center for Success and Independence
07.2023 - Current
Student Wellness Mental Health Intern
Huffman ISD
08.2022 - 05.2023
Program Manager
Common Threads
10.2019 - 10.2022
Program Coordinator
The State of Oregon
01.2013 - 01.2018
BS - Major in Nutrition with a Minor in Psychology
TEXAS WOMEN'S UNIVERSITY
AS - Major in Psychology with a Minor in Math
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MSW - Social Work, Macro, Mezzo and Micro
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON