Experienced rehabilitation professional ready to drive impactful results. Skilled in individualized counseling, case management, and client advocacy. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring dependable support and successful outcomes. Known for empathy, strong communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
Private Practice
07.2015 - Current
Implemented self-care practices for personal wellbeing and modeled healthy coping strategies for clients to emulate in their own lives.
Developed individualized goal-setting tools to empower patients in taking ownership of their progress towards improved mental health.
Employed methodologies such as cognitive behavioral therapy to assist patients.
Built rapport with diverse client populations, utilizing empathetic listening skills and culturally sensitive therapeutic practices.
Improved client mental health stability with consistent one-on-one counseling sessions focused on trauma-informed care.
High School Counselor
Department of Children and Families-Office of Ed.
12.1999 - 03.2025
Built on students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for post-secondary goals.
Delivered high-quality services to students needing academic and emotional support.
Conducted regular progress monitoring meetings with students to assess goal attainment and provide ongoing guidance toward success milestones.
Enhanced student success by providing comprehensive guidance on academic and career goals.
Managed caseloads efficiently through meticulous record-keeping practices.
Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
Used NJCAN to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Clinical Coordinator Supervisor
Mentor-NJ
10.1996 - 12.1999
Working with clients with traumatic brain injuries Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and coordination among team members.
Developed strong relationships with community partners to enhance employment opportunities for clients.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
Skills
Disability knowledge
Collaborative partnerships
Caseload management
Documentation skills
Client advocacy
Recordkeeping skills
Certification
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - State Licensing Boards.