Taysue Morris
Washington,DC
Summary
Dually licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland and Washington, D.C., and National Certified Counselor (NCC) with 7+ years of experience delivering and leading day-to-day clinical service delivery across outpatient, university training, school-based, hospital-adjacent, community-based, and performance-driven environments. Provides counseling, psychotherapy, consultation, crisis stabilization, and outreach services to elite and diverse student-athlete populations and students navigating performance pressure, academic demands, anxiety, depression, identity development, trauma exposure, and life transitions. Demonstrated leadership in clinical supervision, documentation quality oversight, practice-to-guideline monitoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration with athletics staff, coaches, physicians, psychiatry providers, school teams, and community stakeholders. Recognized for personal integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and culturally responsive care supporting athlete well-being, resilience, and holistic functioning.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Instructor, Practicum in School Counseling (Graduate Level)
Johns Hopkins University
Washington, DC
01.2026 - Current
- Teach graduate-level practicum seminar integrating counseling theory, psychotherapy skills, consultation, crisis response, and ethical decision-making for diverse student populations.
- Facilitate structured group supervision supporting case conceptualization, documentation expectations, multicultural counseling competence, and evidence-based intervention planning.
- Evaluate trainee performance using competency-based assessment and reflective supervision to strengthen readiness for high-acuity, fast-paced clinical environments.
- Deliver didactic training on trauma-informed care, suicide prevention, systems-based collaboration, and professional standards aligned with graduate clinical training expectations.
High Conflict and Family Reunification Therapist
Olney Counseling
Olney, MD
12.2024 - 12.2025
- Delivered structured psychotherapy to court-involved families, including student-athletes navigating high stress, family conflict, parent expectations, and emotional safety concerns impacting performance, academics, and well-being.
- Conducted 50+ formal safety assessments and delivered crisis stabilization during high-intensity sessions, strengthening protective factors and reducing escalation risk through structured planning.
- Developed actionable reintegration and accountability plans addressing triggers, boundaries, and structured communication to support stability with age-appropriate outcomes.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care with legal stakeholders, evaluators, psychiatrists, and wraparound providers to align safety requirements and ensure continuity of care.
- Produced 75+ clinical summaries and recommendations aligned with documentation and legal standards to support defensible decision-making and follow-through.
Counseling Training Center Supervisor
The George Washington University
Washington, DC
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Led clinical supervision operations for master’s-level trainees, supporting competency development in intake assessment, diagnostic formulation, treatment planning, and culturally responsive clinical practice.
- Conducted ongoing documentation quality review, chart audits, and note authorization to ensure guideline-aligned practice, compliance readiness, and consistent clinical standards.
- Provided high-risk case consultation and crisis support across supervisee caseloads, strengthening escalation pathways, safety planning, and continuity-of-care coordination.
- Established structured performance improvement plans with measurable expectations, progress monitoring, and gatekeeping decisions to uphold service quality and protect client safety.
- Delivered immediate clinical interventions and consultative support, reinforcing ethical decision-making, clinical judgment, and evidence-based care delivery.
- Monitored utilization patterns and service indicators (intakes, documentation timelines, crisis events) and used trend data to guide workflow improvements and access strategy recommendations.
- Partnered with practicum supervisors and faculty to align supervision practices, ensure consistent trainee expectations, and support structured evaluation for professional readiness.
School Counselor
Two Rivers Public Charter School
Washington DC
08.2022 - 07.2025
- Delivered school-based psychotherapy, consultation, and crisis response for a caseload of ~35 students, including student-athletes and competitive athletes navigating academic pressures, performance anxiety, team dynamics, coach conflict, and identity development.
- Conducted 20–25 annual safety assessments and developed crisis response and reintegration plans supporting emotional safety, reduced harm risk, and increased stability.
- Provided consultation to educators, caregivers, and coaches regarding athlete well-being, stress regulation, team dynamics, and behavioral support planning.
- Coordinated referrals and continuity planning with external providers to strengthen linkage to outpatient and psychiatric services for high-risk students.
- Strengthened documentation practices and workflow consistency through templates and procedures supporting chart readiness and internal review expectations.
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Founder
Renew You Counseling LLC
Washington, DC
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Faciltated counseling and psychotherapy to adolescents, young adults, and families (including student-athletes and competitive athletes) managing academic demands, performance anxiety, injuries, team conflict, coach-related stress, identity concerns, and life transitions.
- Conducted intake assessments and diagnostic formulation, translating clinical findings into measurable treatment plans aligned with performance readiness and functional outcomes.
- Delivered evidence-based interventions (CBT, DBT-informed approaches) and sport psychology-informed coping strategies to strengthen emotional regulation, confidence, attentional control, and recovery habits.
- Provided crisis stabilization and safety planning for acute distress; coordinate escalation pathways and higher levels of care when clinically indicated.
- Coordinated step-up and step-down transitions to psychiatry, IOP, residential treatment, and inpatient care to strengthen continuity and treatment adherence.
- Led consultation services to caregivers, educators, and coaches when appropriate to reinforce support plans and reduce barriers to success.
Community-Based Therapist (Foster Care, Substance Use, and Court-Involved Clients)
WIN Family Services
Baltimore, MD
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Provided community-based outpatient therapy to adults, children, adolescents, and families in underserved communities, including student-athletes balancing academic performance, athletics demands, and personal stressors.
- Delivered crisis intervention, stabilization, and safety planning for youth experiencing behavioral escalation and acute distress, reducing unnecessary emergency escalation when clinically appropriate.
- Conducted psychosocial and diagnostic assessments and coordinated step-up referrals to residential and inpatient treatment, improving continuity across levels of care.
- Served as liaison across child welfare agencies, courts, schools, caregivers, and multidisciplinary providers to support compliance with court-ordered services and continuity of care.
- Facilitated psychoeducation and therapeutic groups focused on emotional regulation, coping skills, trauma recovery, relapse prevention, and behavioral stabilization.
- Produced timely documentation and case updates aligned with agency and court expectations, strengthening accountability and permanency planning.
Education
Ph.D. - Counseling Education and Supervision
The George Washington University
01.2026
M.S. - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Johns Hopkins University
01.2021
B.S. - Family Science
Towson University
01.2017
Skills
- Counseling and Psychotherapy (University Counseling Services)
- Elite Athlete Populations and Student-Athlete Support
- Sport Psychology-Informed Interventions and Mental Performance Skill-Building
- Crisis Intervention, Stabilization, and Safety Planning
- Clinical Supervision (Individual and Group)
- Consultation, Outreach, and Interdisciplinary Collaboration (Coaches, Staff, Physicians, Psychiatry Teams)
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) — Maryland & Washington, D.C.
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
- Masters Level Registered Addiction Specialist (M-RAS)
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor, Practicum in School Counseling (Graduate Level)
Johns Hopkins University
01.2026 - Current
High Conflict and Family Reunification Therapist
Olney Counseling
12.2024 - 12.2025
Counseling Training Center Supervisor
The George Washington University
08.2024 - 05.2025
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Founder
Renew You Counseling LLC
01.2023 - 01.2025
School Counselor
Two Rivers Public Charter School
08.2022 - 07.2025
Community-Based Therapist (Foster Care, Substance Use, and Court-Involved Clients)
WIN Family Services
01.2021 - 01.2024
M.S. - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Johns Hopkins University
B.S. - Family Science
Towson University
Ph.D. - Counseling Education and Supervision
The George Washington University
Cheerleader Ambassador Fan Outreach + Community Outreach
Baltimore Ravens: Cheerleader Ambassador (Fan Engagement and Community Outreach) | 2020 – 2021
- Represented the organization at every home game, delivering high-visibility fan engagement and professional brand representation in an elite athletics environment.
- Demonstrated composure and professionalism in fast-paced, high-pressure performance settings aligned with athletics culture and stakeholder expectations.
- Engaged diverse audiences, including athletes, coaches, administrative staff, and event personnel, maintaining strong interpersonal communication and integrity.
- Participated in volunteer and outreach events supporting community engagement and organizational partnership initiatives.
Washington Redskins: Cheerleader Ambassador (Fan Engagement and Community Outreach) | 2018 – 2019
- Served as a public-facing ambassador supporting fan engagement and game-day experience within a professional athletics environment.
- Collaborated with team members, event staff, and administrative partners to support coordinated operations and positive stakeholder experience.
- Participated in volunteer engagements and outreach initiatives supporting community partnership goals and relationship-building across diverse populations.
- Maintained professionalism, integrity, and performance readiness in high-visibility environments.