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
Biopsychosocial assessments
Trauma and Crisis protocols
Triage, Intake, Assessment, and Treatment planning
Evidence-based practices
PTSD and Childhood Trauma Disorder experience
ARFID eating Disorder experience
Androgen Isensitivity Disorder experience
Personality and Anxiety Disorder experience
Strong communicator and public speaker
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
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Certification
TeletherapyTraining 9 CEU hours (2020)}
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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