Susan Armstrong
Great Falls,MT
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Professional Counselor with a proven track record at Armstrong Counseling LLC, excelling in anxiety management and building strong client rapport. Leveraged psychotherapy techniques to significantly enhance client well-being, with a focus on evidence-based interventions for diverse populations. Demonstrated expertise in both individual and family therapy, achieving notable improvements in mental health support. Skilled Professional Counselor with strong background helping numerous clients overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills. Licensed by MT. Compassionate [Job Title] 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. Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Therapist position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor
Armstrong Counseling LLC
10.2015 - Current
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation, adhering to ethical standards and guidelines for professional practice.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering a supportive and safe environment for self-exploration and growth.
- Enhanced client well-being by utilizing evidence-based therapy techniques and individualized treatment plans.
- Improved client outcomes through the implementation of effective crisis intervention strategies during high-risk situations.
- Advanced professional development by attending workshops, seminars, and conferences related to mental health counseling practices.
- Managed caseload of diverse clients, tailoring interventions to meet their unique needs and goals.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify client strengths, weaknesses, and areas requiring intervention or support.
- Assisted families in navigating complex systems related to mental health services and resources available within the community.
- Built trust with at-risk populations through empathetic listening and culturally sensitive counseling approaches.
- Utilized creative therapeutic modalities such as art therapy or play therapy to engage clients and facilitate a deeper understanding of their emotions and experiences.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Conducted assessments to determine progress and performance and report findings to relevant authorities.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
- Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
Therapist
Center for Mental Health
05.2011 - 06.2015
- 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.
- Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Coached clients on effective coping strategies, empowering them to manage symptoms independently outside of therapy sessions.
- Implemented time management strategies to ensure full caseloads were effectively managed, maintaining high-quality care for all clients.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting a supportive environment for shared learning and growth.
- Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients in distress and connecting them with necessary resources.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through ongoing research, training, and participation in industry conferences and workshops.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Adapted interventions as needed based on ongoing assessment of client progress throughout the course of treatment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to help clients recognize personal barriers to change and identify actionable steps towards improvement.
- Conducted thorough assessments to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and develop appropriate treatment strategies.
- Worked closely with families to educate them on mental health issues, facilitate open dialogue, and foster a supportive home environment for client recovery.
- Developed creative therapeutic approaches to address unique client challenges and promote lasting change.
- Conducted psychoeducational presentations within the community, raising awareness about mental health topics while broadening outreach efforts.
- Developed and maintained relationships with referral sources to support continuity of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients with complex needs.
- Advocated for client needs within larger healthcare systems by participating in case conferences and collaborating with other mental health professionals.
- Provided crisis intervention services, offering immediate support during critical times.
- Enhanced patient resilience, equipping them with effective coping strategies for long-term mental health.
- Maintained meticulous patient records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in all documentation.
- Improved client coping mechanisms with cognitive behavioral techniques.
- Conducted research on therapy outcomes to continuously improve treatment strategies.
- Guided patients through mindfulness exercises, enhancing their ability to manage stress and anxiety.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay abreast of latest therapeutic techniques and best practices.
- Led skill-building sessions to empower patients with tools for better mental health management.
- Enhanced patient well-being by developing and implementing tailored therapy plans.
Behavioral Specialist
Center for Mental Health
09.2008 - 05.2011
- Developed positive relationships with students, fostering trust and encouraging growth in social skills.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to decrease negative behaviors and increase pro-social skills in students.
- Reduced instances of classroom disruptions through proactive behavioral interventions.
- Supported students with emotional and behavioral disorders by creating tailored coping strategies.
- Coordinated community resources for families, connecting them with relevant support services as needed.
- Worked closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support plans for at-risk students.
- Provided crisis intervention services during critical situations involving emotionally distressed or volatile individuals.
- Enhanced communication between parents and school staff, addressing concerns and promoting student success.
- Collaborated with educators to create a supportive learning environment for all students.
- Facilitated social skills groups, enabling improved peer interactions and conflict resolution abilities.
- Consulted with school staff to address any barriers hindering the implementation of effective behavior supports.
Preschool Teacher
Edu-Care Preschool % Child Care
08.2002 - 07.2008
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Assisted and supervised 12 children through entire school day.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Assisted in the assessment of each student''s abilities, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom setting without sacrificing overall quality of education provided to all students.
- Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
- Organized special events like field trips, holiday celebrations, or guest speakers to enhance the educational experience for students while building a sense of community within the classroom.
- Contributed to the successful implementation of school-wide initiatives by collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development, professional development, and other projects.
- Promoted physical health through organized outdoor play and activities, supporting overall well-being.
- Adapted lesson plans to meet needs of each student, offering personalized support where necessary.
- Supported emotional development by teaching and modeling empathy and kindness in daily interactions.
- Conducted early literacy and math activities, laying foundation for future academic success.
- Enhanced literacy skills with storytelling sessions, capturing students' imaginations and interest in reading.
- Nurtured creativity in students by incorporating arts and crafts into curriculum, showcasing their talents.
- Engaged with community by organizing visits from local professionals, broadening students' understanding of different careers.
- Coordinated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Preschool Teacher
Discoveryland Child Care
07.1996 - 07.2002
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Assisted and supervised [Number] children through entire school day.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Assisted in the assessment of each student''s abilities, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
- Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom setting without sacrificing overall quality of education provided to all students.
- Organized special events like field trips, holiday celebrations, or guest speakers to enhance the educational experience for students while building a sense of community within the classroom.
- Contributed to the successful implementation of school-wide initiatives by collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development, professional development, and other projects.
- Promoted physical health through organized outdoor play and activities, supporting overall well-being.
- Adapted lesson plans to meet needs of each student, offering personalized support where necessary.
- Supported emotional development by teaching and modeling empathy and kindness in daily interactions.
- Conducted early literacy and math activities, laying foundation for future academic success.
- Coordinated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
- Engaged with community by organizing visits from local professionals, broadening students' understanding of different careers.
- Implemented bilingual program, introducing young learners to second language in immersive setting.
- Nurtured creativity in students by incorporating arts and crafts into curriculum, showcasing their talents.
- Enhanced literacy skills with storytelling sessions, capturing students' imaginations and interest in reading.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to manage classroom behavior, creating supportive learning environment.
- Initiated parent-teacher meetings to discuss children's progress, strengthening family-school connections.
- Improved learning with well-structured lesson plans that made complex concepts easier for preschoolers to understand.
- Maintained detailed records of students' progress and behavior, providing valuable feedback to parents and staff.
- Fostered safe and inclusive classroom environment, allowing students to express themselves freely and respectfully.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to engage students, making learning more interactive and fun.
- Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities that encouraged collaboration and communication.
- Developed diverse curriculum to cater to different learning styles, improving educational outcomes.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills with specially designed activities and games.
- Facilitated connection with nature through regular educational outdoor excursions, enhancing environmental awareness.
- Fostered independence in students by encouraging self-help skills and personal responsibility.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Education
Master of Education - Counselor Education
Montana State University - Northern
Havre, MT05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
The University of Montana Western
Dillon, MT08.2007
GED -
Largent
Great Falls, MT02.1992
Skills
- Anxiety Management
- Depression Treatment
- Self-Esteem Building
- Relationship counseling
- Child and Adolescent Counseling
- Family therapy
- Grief and loss support
- Psychotherapy Techniques
- Behavior Modification
- Anger Management
- Suicide Prevention
- Mental Health Support
- Building rapport
- Intake assessments
- Client Counseling
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor
Armstrong Counseling LLC
10.2015 - Current
Therapist
Center for Mental Health
05.2011 - 06.2015
Behavioral Specialist
Center for Mental Health
09.2008 - 05.2011
Preschool Teacher
Edu-Care Preschool % Child Care
08.2002 - 07.2008
Preschool Teacher
Discoveryland Child Care
07.1996 - 07.2002
Master of Education - Counselor Education
Montana State University - Northern
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
The University of Montana Western
GED -
Largent
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