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Skyler Anderson

Skyler Anderson

Lakeland,FL

Summary

Highly empathetic and compassionate, with natural ability to connect and build trust. Understanding of psychological theories and therapeutic techniques, paired with strong communication skills. Committed to fostering positive change and emotional well-being for clients.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Therapist

Brave Health
04.2024 - 07.2025
  • Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
  • Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
  • Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
  • Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
  • Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to help clients recognize personal barriers to change and identify actionable steps towards improvement.
  • Developed creative therapeutic approaches to address unique client challenges and promote lasting change.
  • Conducted therapy sessions focused on trauma recovery, facilitating patient healing and empowerment.

Intern

Coalition Recovery Center
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Provided individual and group counseling sessions for clients.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, social workers, physicians, and other professionals.
  • Researched best practices in the field of counseling in order to stay current on evidence based treatments.
  • Created an environment that was safe, supportive, and conducive to learning for all students.
  • Utilized evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
  • Maintained accurate records of all activities performed throughout internship period.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.

Treatment Advocate

River Oaks Treatment Center
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Conducted functional assessments, collected data, and implemented behavior plans based on assessments.
  • Engaged in professional development activities to stay abreast of current trends in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.
  • Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
  • Observed clients during both structured and unstructured activities to identify potential areas for improvement or reinforcement.
  • Supported clients in developing self-help skills such as dressing, toileting, eating independently .
  • Assisted in the implementation of crisis intervention protocols when needed.

Education

Master of Science - Clinical And Mental Health Counseling

Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
03-2024

Skills

  • Treatment Plan Development
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Treatment Planning
  • Group sessions
  • Individual sessions
  • Behavioral Interventions
  • Patient Intake
  • Patient Assessments
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Psychology
  • Substance Abuse Counseling
  • Intervention Support
  • Mental Health Support
  • Relationship Building
  • Self Motivation
  • Crisis intervention
  • Building rapport
  • One-on-one sessions
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Empathy development
  • Humanistic therapy
  • Emotional awareness
  • Relationship building
  • Chronic illness specialist
  • DBT techniques
  • Psychoeducation

Timeline

Associate Therapist

Brave Health
04.2024 - 07.2025

Intern

Coalition Recovery Center
11.2023 - 04.2024

Treatment Advocate

River Oaks Treatment Center
01.2023 - 12.2023

Master of Science - Clinical And Mental Health Counseling

Keiser University

Education and Training

RMHCI 

License # 26277