Stephanie Freise
Frederick,USA
Summary
Insightful Counselor familiar with substance abuse treatment protocols. Adept at responding to emergency situations with a calm and nonjudgmental approach. Passionate about client autonomy, advocacy, and empowerment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Clinician
LifeLine Mental Health
08.2025 - Current
- Coordinated with community resources to support patient recovery outside the clinical setting.
- Developed strong working relationships with referral sources, resulting in increased referrals from partner agencies.
- Developed customized treatment plans, addressing individual client needs and goals.
- Documented session notes accurately and timely, ensuring adherence to ethical standards and confidentiality policies.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
Counselor
Misfit Addictions Counseling
03.2022 - 08.2025
- Enhanced client progress by utilizing evidence-based counseling techniques and individualized treatment plans.
- Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
- Developed and facilitated group therapy sessions for increased social support and skill-building opportunities.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage positive change in clients' lives.
- Coordinated referrals between agencies to ensure seamless transitions for clients receiving multiple services.
- Established trusting therapeutic alliances with clients through empathetic listening, validation, and unconditional positive regard.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
Intern
Forward Counseling
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Encouraged participants to open up and share thoughts at group counseling sessions.
- Maintained high level of patient confidentiality to comply with all federal and company regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date clinical documentation via electronic recordkeeping systems.
Counselor
Rangeview Counseling Center
11.2017 - 01.2021
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Managed caseload of 30 patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders and effects of employment and housing issues on mental health.
- Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records.
- Evaluated patients and implemented comprehensive treatment plans to enhance mental health.
Addictions Technician
Arapahoe House
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Evaluated patients based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments.
- Devised and enhanced treatment strategies to promote continued progress.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Charted on each patient daily.
Senior Case Manager
Mesa County Department Of Human Services
02.2012 - 09.2014
- Assisted and accompanied clients and families to court, legal appointments, health care, public benefits and social or community agencies relative to client short- and long-term stabilization goals.
- Documented all relevant information by filling out forms and completing case reports.
- Interviewed children, members of families, medical personnel and law enforcement to gain valuable information for each case.
- Conducted in-depth assessments to determine if children were safe from harm and abuse at home.
- Devised and implemented safety plans for children suspected as victims of abuse or neglect.
Education
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, Co08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, COSkills
- Addictions counseling specialist
- Intervention Planning
- Communications Theory
- Public speaking abilities
- ReliaTrax
- Psychotropic medications knowledge
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Crisis Response
- Case Management Proficiency
- Trained in indicators of child abuse
- Colorado Treatment Management System (TMS)
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate - LPCC
- Certified Addiction Specialist - CAS
- Certified Group Therapy Expert
- Certified in the Colorado Impaired Driver Program
- Certified in Suicide Interventions Skills Training
Timeline
Lead Clinician
LifeLine Mental Health
08.2025 - Current
Intern
Forward Counseling
08.2022 - 08.2023
Counselor
Misfit Addictions Counseling
03.2022 - 08.2025
Counselor
Rangeview Counseling Center
11.2017 - 01.2021
Addictions Technician
Arapahoe House
07.2017 - 12.2017
Senior Case Manager
Mesa County Department Of Human Services
02.2012 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Colorado Mesa University
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Colorado Christian University
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