Shatyra Turner
Augusta,GA
Summary
Compassionate clinician with extensive knowledge of counseling principles and practices. Adept at creating individualized treatment plans and leading group therapy sessions. Committed to creating safe, supportive environment for all participants. Driven by a passion for mental health, there are skills in HIPAA and empathy development, significantly improved therapeutic environments, achieving notable client progress in emotional resilience and recovery, showcasing commitment to ethical and effective care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Counselor
Agape Behavioral Health
01.2024 - Current
- Employed motivational interviewing techniques to help clients identify their values, strengths, and goals for future change.
- Applied cultural competence throughout counseling interactions to ensure culturally sensitive care was provided for all clients served.
- Maintained strict adherence to professional ethics and confidentiality requirements, ensuring a safe therapeutic environment for all clients served.
- Continually pursued professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of counseling and better serve clientele needs.
- Supported over 50 individuals per day dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
Therapist
Tranquil Life Counseling LLC
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
Addiction Counselor
Recovery Place Inc
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to determine effective combination of therapy and medical treatments for patients in recovery.
- Enhanced patient recovery by developing and implementing tailored treatment plans for each individual.
- Developed customized aftercare plans for discharged clients, ensuring they had access to ongoing support services upon completion of formal treatment programs.
- Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.
- Assisted clients in identifying triggers and developing personalized coping mechanisms, reducing the risk of relapse.
- Increased community awareness of addiction issues by organizing educational workshops and presentations.
Child Advocate
Safe Shelter Outreach
02.2019 - 07.2020
- Monitored academic progress of clients through consistent communication with educators while advocating for necessary accommodations and modifications in the classroom.
- Ensured child safety by closely monitoring high-risk cases and collaborating with law enforcement agencies when necessary.
- Coordinated with social workers, therapists, and medical professionals to address any mental health or physical health concerns affecting a child''s wellbeing.
- Facilitated workshops on topics such as parenting skills, stress management, conflict resolution techniques for parents seeking guidance or support in raising emotionally healthy children.
- Promoted a safe learning environment for all students by addressing instances of bullying or discrimination within schools promptly and effectively.
- Provided emotional support to children facing difficult situations, helping them develop coping skills and resilience.
Education
Ph.D. - Theology
South University
Savannah10.2025
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Savannah State University
Savannah, GA05.2022
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Savannah State University
Savannah, GA05.2021
Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural Competence
- Self-care strategies
- Behavior Modification
- Empathy Development
- Grief counseling
- Family Dynamics
- HIPAA
- Client Advocacy
- Mental Health Support
- Care Planning
- Treatment Planning
Certification
- CPR 2024
Timeline
Professional Counselor
Agape Behavioral Health
01.2024 - Current
Therapist
Tranquil Life Counseling LLC
02.2023 - 12.2023
Addiction Counselor
Recovery Place Inc
01.2022 - 11.2022
Child Advocate
Safe Shelter Outreach
02.2019 - 07.2020
Ph.D. - Theology
South University
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Savannah State University
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Savannah State University
- CPR 2024
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