Terron Williams
Trenton
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Therapist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy and crisis intervention. Develops tailored treatment plans and facilitates impactful therapy sessions to promote healing and growth for diverse populations, including at-risk youth. Leverages empathy and evidence-based practices to drive meaningful change in individuals facing mental health challenges.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
Crossroads Programs
10.2024 - Current
- Deliver therapeutic services to youth residing in stabilization and emergency placement
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions
- Provide counseling services to youth ages 5-12 addressing, behavioral, trauma-related and social functioning concerns.
- Create, implement and revise treatment plans
- Conduct assessments (PHQ-9, CSRR-S, Sorensen, CABS, PSC - 17, CBCL, CDI-2) to inform treatment planning and track progress.
- Conduct intake process, case conceptualization and discharge planning
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to coordinate care and ensure comprehensive service
- Advocate for consumer needs through collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care.
- Manage crisis situations to deliver immediate support and stabilize youth.
- Support youth in stabilization program through daily activities.
- Complete clinical summaries
- Curriculum development and implementation
Pier Diem Therapist
Creative Change Counseling
07.2023 - 04.2026
- Assessed and diagnosed mental health disorders in accordance with DSM IV criteria
- Create, implement and revise comprehensive treatment plans.
- Utilize a variety of evidence based therapeutic interventions
- Executed intake process to gather client information and assess needs
- Advocate for consumers' needs and promote client-centered treatment planning
- Consult with interdisciplinary professionals (psychiatrist)
- Coordinated discharge planning for clients to ensure smooth transition from care and continued support
- Assisted youth and families in identifying and accessing community based resources
- Delivered psychoeducation to youth and families to enhance understanding of mental health issues
Clinician
Center For Family Guidance (PHP)
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Conduct family therapy and provide individual and group therapy sessions to enhance client engagement and support mental health recovery.
- Create, implement and revise comprehensive treatment plans.
- Consult with interdisciplinary professionals to ensure coordinated and comprehensive client care.
- Conduct risk assessments to determine appropriate treatment options.
- Assess the client’s mental health disorder using DSM IV criteria.
- Implement psychoeducation discussions, behavior modification tools and activities to help improve client’s level of functioning.
- Document and chart client information accurately to support effective treatment planning.
- Consult with supervisor and colleagues for client treatment.
- Advocate for consumer’s needs.
- Develop comprehensive discharge plans for clients transitioning from care.
- Provide support and guidance to youth aged 5 to 16 in various settings.
- Conduct assessment (Columbia Scale)
Therapist
Oaks Integrated Care (IOTSS)
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Work with Intensive Outpatient consumers with Co-occurring disorders
- Individual counseling for consumers with high risk mental health conditions and co-occurring disorder
- Facilitated group therapy sessions exceeding three hours weekly, enhancing client engagement and support
- Utilize a variety of therapeutic interventions, including Psychoeducational, CBT, Mindfulness, DBT, ACT, person-centered, solution focused, humanistic)
- Implement psychoeducation discussions and activities to help improve client’s level of functioning.
- Psychoeducation with clients and their families
- Consult with interdisciplinary professionals (psychiatrist)
- Consulted with supervisor and colleagues to determine client treatment strategies.
- Conducted risk assessments to determine appropriate treatment options
- Developed, implemented, and revised comprehensive treatment plans to address individual client needs and goals
- Conduct assessments (PHQ9, DLA-20, SDOH, AUDIT-C, NOMS, CSSR-S,TUSS)
- Utilize motivational interviewing for clients involvement in the program
- Collaboration with colleagues and team professionals
- Educate consumers about W.R.A.P and help guide through the process
- Access the client’s mental health disorder using DSM IV criteria.
- Utilize DLA-20 and SDOH for assessing and tracking treatment goals and outcomes
- Coordinate and act as liaison for consumers when transferring from hospitals or other programs
- Participated in trainings: Motivational Interviewing, ACT
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure seamless transition and continuity of care for clients
- Crisis Intervention
- Curriculum Development and implementation
- Supervised by Licensed Professional
Co-facilitator - Intern
Another Door Opens Recovery Center
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Group Counseling (10-11 groups per week, 10-25 per group)
- Documented and charted client information promptly to support effective treatment planning
- Curriculum Development and implementation (Psychoeducational, CBT, Mindfulness, ACT)
- Conducted wellness checks to evaluate and enhance client mental health and well-being
- Wrote over 100 group notes per week
- Supervised by Licensed Professional
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance therapeutic approaches and client outcomes
- Utilize a variety of therapeutic interventions, including Psychoeducational, CBT, ACT, person centered, solution focused, humanistic)
Mental Health Counselor Intern
Mercer Street Friends
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Individual counseling with at-risk children ages 11-14
- Conducted client intake assessments to gather necessary information.
- Assess for mental health disorders using DSM IV
- Utilize a variety of therapeutic interventions, including Psychoeducational, CBT, ACT, person –centered, solution focused, humanistic)
- Risk- assessments and treatment strategies
- Maintained accurate client records through diligent data entry, supporting effective treatment planning
- Documented and observed student behavior through DAP Notes
- Provided mentorship to support personal and academic growth.
- Collaborated with guardians to monitor student performance and attendance, enhancing support strategies
Case Worker Intern
The Boys and Girls Club of Trenton, NJ
Trenton, NJ
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Facilitated discussions on life skills strategies to empower youth in personal development
- Assisted at-risk youth, ages 13-18, with tutoring and preparation for employment
- Observed and facilitated group counseling sessions on emotional regulation
- Documented student behavior through DAP Notes to track progress and inform interventions
- Collaborated with guardians- monitoring student performance/attendance
- Supervised college tours to expose students to higher education opportunities
- Supervised by Licensed Professional Counselor and Case Workers
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rider University
Masters in Counseling - undefined
Rider University
Skills
- Microsoft Office proficient, Cashier software, Case Management, Crisis Intervention & Mediation, clinical assessments, CBT, SFBT, MI
- Treatment Planning
- Building rapport
- Crisis intervention
- Trauma-informed care
Certification
- National Certified Counselor
- Counselor in practice (NJ) - Awaiting approval for supervision hours towards licensure (LPC)
- Clinical Certified Trauma Professional - In progress
Timeline
Therapist
Crossroads Programs
10.2024 - Current
Clinician
Center For Family Guidance (PHP)
09.2023 - 10.2024
Pier Diem Therapist
Creative Change Counseling
07.2023 - 04.2026
Therapist
Oaks Integrated Care (IOTSS)
09.2022 - 09.2023
Co-facilitator - Intern
Another Door Opens Recovery Center
04.2020 - 12.2020
Mental Health Counselor Intern
Mercer Street Friends
09.2019 - 03.2020
Case Worker Intern
The Boys and Girls Club of Trenton, NJ
01.2009 - 01.2010
Masters in Counseling - undefined
Rider University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rider University
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Operations Specialist - Merrill Lynch 2015-2022
- Shift Supervisor- Qdoba Mexican Grill, Princeton NJ 2011-2015