Taylor Roniger

New Orleans,LA

Summary

Proactive Private Practice Therapist, School Counselor, and Therapeutic Teacher with extensive experience delivering exceptional client care, crisis intervention, and fostering trustful relationships. Skilled in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Multicultural Competence, Behavior Modification, and Crisis Intervention. Known for tailored therapy sessions and collaborative, comprehensive treatment plans.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Private Practice Therapist

Self Employed

01.2011 - Current

Maintained an excellent reputation for my private practice by delivering exceptional client care and adhering to ethical guidelines set forth by my professional organizations.
Provided timely crisis intervention services for clients in need of immediate assistance while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Established rapport with clients, fostering an environment of trust and open communication to facilitate effective therapy sessions.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive treatment plans, addressing clients'' physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing.
Improved client satisfaction by providing tailored therapy sessions and incorporating a variety of therapeutic techniques.
Enhanced the quality of care for clients by continuously updating knowledge on evidence-based practices and attending professional development workshops.
Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.
Implemented specialized interventions that addressed many of the struggles that children and teens face in the modern world.

School Counselor

Bay Area Community Resources

08.2007 - 06.2010

Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
Ran Brief Intervention Drug and Alcohol groups.
Facilitated classroom discussions to educate about suicide prevention.
Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.

Therapeutic Teacher

Early Childhood Mental Health Program

08.2004 - 05.2006

Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Worked as a team to address the emotional and academic needs of children with an ED (emotionally disturbed) diagnosis.

Education

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology

California Insitute of Integral Studies

San Francisco, CA

05.2006

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Richmond

Richmond, VA

05.1999

Skills

Cognitive behavioral therapy
Multicultural Competence
Behavior Modification
Boundary Setting
Psychoeducation Techniques

One-on-one support
Crisis Intervention
Intervention Planning
Progress assessment

Websites

https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/136435

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