Suzanne Sharpe - LPC
Palatine,IL
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor seeking part time position in multifaceted Christian counseling setting in order to expand the use of therapeutic techniques gained through education and practice, with opportunities to increase skills and knowledge base. Areas of interest include relationship counseling, women's issues, trauma, anxiety, depression and spiritual advising.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
SoulCare Lay Counselor
Salvation Army Des Plaines Corps.
Des Plaines, IL
01.2015 - Current
- Designed and implemented SoulCare Ministry program.
- Serve as lay counselor/spiritual advisor to over 50 past and present clients from diverse backgrounds.
- Utilize clinical techniques such as mindfulness, CBT thought journals, ACT and Narrative Exposure Therapy.
- Research mental and emotional issues as they arise.
- Provide learning materials to clients.
- Offer in-person and telehealth counseling services.
- Counsel a diverse population including clergy.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Chicago Christian Counseling Center
Orland Park, IL
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from a variety of mental health issues including depression, GAD, Bipolar Disorder and PTSD.
- Used CBT, Gestalt, Person-Centered and other methodologies and exercises to help patients during therapy sessions.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by supervisor.
- Attended regular supervision and peer group meetings.
Stephen Leader/Stephen Minister
Prince Of Peach Lutheran Church
Palatine, IL
09.2004 - 05.2008
- Implemented and led new Stephen Ministry program to a congregation of over 600.
- Interacted with pastors, staff, care receivers and ministers.
- Taught and supervised Stephen Ministers.
- Interviewed and participated in the care of clients.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Moody Theological Seminary
Chicago, IL08.2021
MBA - Marketing/Finance
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI05.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI05.1987
Skills
- Active listening/Empathy
- Culturally sensitive
- Strong communication skills
- Intervention planning
- Advanced trauma training
- Self-motivated/Detailed
- Supervision skills training
Other Training
- Stephen Leader Training
- CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management Training)
- Salvation Army EDS (Emergency Disaster Services)
- Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dogs
Affiliations
- American Psychological Association
- American Counseling Association
- American Association of Christian Counselors
- International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
Licensure
Licensed Professional Counselor
State of Illinois
3/31/2022
Timeline
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Chicago Christian Counseling Center
06.2019 - 06.2020
SoulCare Lay Counselor
Salvation Army Des Plaines Corps.
01.2015 - Current
Stephen Leader/Stephen Minister
Prince Of Peach Lutheran Church
09.2004 - 05.2008
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Moody Theological Seminary
MBA - Marketing/Finance
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
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