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Tara Skinner

Tara Skinner

Mental Health Counselor (PLPC)
235 Gilmore Rd. Lake Charles,LA

Summary

Mental Health Counselor equipped to implement evidence-based practices to help clients deal with and overcome diverse issues and disorders. Skilled at interviewing patients, documenting information, treatment plans, crisis intervention, and performing screenings. Provide group therapy and workshops aimed towards clients needs.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
15
15
Certifications

Work History

Counselor Intern

Sowela Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA
01.2019 - 03.2020
  • Conducted individual sessions that were culturally-appropriate and evidence-based therapy treatments for 25 clients.
  • Developed and led 20 workshops to enhance personal and educational needs that were culturally-appropriate and evidence-based.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients served.
  • Assessed issues pertaining to depression, anxiety, risk, and resiliency factors that exacerbate current issues.
  • Established goals and treatment plans through collaborative process with client utilizing advanced counseling skills, evidenced-based practices and assessments.
  • Maintained current clinical documentation and thorough case files using EMR software.
  • Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
  • Kept abreast of new and developing information in mental health field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops.
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, and administration.

Volunteer

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA
09.2016 - 05.2017

President and Vice President for Autism Society at McNeese student organization.

  • Provided awareness and support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  • Organized and managed 8 events and 4 projects to make measurable differences for program recipients.

Education

Master of Arts - Psychology With A Concentration in Counseling

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA
08.2017 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA
08.2014 - 05.2017

Skills

Integrative Counseling Techniques

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Work Availability

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Certification

TeletherapyTraining 9 CEU hours (2020)}

Quote

A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work."
Colin Powell

Timeline

Counselor Intern

Sowela Technical Community College
01.2019 - 03.2020

Master of Arts - Psychology With A Concentration in Counseling

McNeese State University
08.2017 - 05.2020

Volunteer

McNeese State University
09.2016 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

McNeese State University
08.2014 - 05.2017
Tara SkinnerMental Health Counselor (PLPC)