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Tessa Miller

Durham,NC

Summary

Mental health professional with diverse experience in client care, specializing in anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders, and relationship issues. Utilizes a variety of therapeutic modalities tailored to individual client needs, including psychodynamic psychotherapy, DBT, cognitive techniques, and feminist therapy. Committed to delivering high-quality mental health care through a social justice lens, addressing systemic oppression and its impact on wellness.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Counseling Fellow

Radical Healing Collaborative
Durham, NC
08.2024 - 04.2025

Conducted one-on-one counseling sessions through pro-bono/sliding-scale program.
Managed caseload and scheduling to optimize client support.
Completed weekly SOAP notes using Simple Practice for accurate record-keeping.
Worked under supervision of a licensed professional.
Participated in weekly seminars addressing diverse mental health care topics.

Personal Trainer

The Method
Durham, NC
10.2022 - 05.2024
  • Created individualized workout plans tailored to client goals.
  • Coached clients in proper exercise techniques and routines.
  • Managed scheduling, billing, and client caseload.

Graduate Assistant

North Carolina Central University, NCCU
Durham, NC
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Executed clerical duties and supported administrative tasks for Department of Counseling.
  • Assisted professors with research efforts and project completion.
  • Answered phone calls, addressing concerns regarding counseling program.

Registered Behavioral Therapist

Attain ABA
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2021 - 06.2022
  • Implemented behavior plans with clients utilizing behavioral therapy techniques.
  • Assisted clients in achieving target behaviors through creative strategies.
  • Recorded data to evaluate client progress towards goal completion.
  • Collaborated with BCBA to assess client needs and adjust treatment plan goals.

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC
05-2025

Master of Arts - Psychology

Butler University
Indianapolis, IN
05-2021

Skills

  • Multicultural competencies
  • Biopsychosocial assessment
  • Evidence-based practice implementation
  • Diagnostic assessment
  • Group therapy leadership
  • DBT techniques
  • Referral coordination
  • Crisis intervention

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Counseling Fellow

Radical Healing Collaborative
08.2024 - 04.2025

Personal Trainer

The Method
10.2022 - 05.2024

Graduate Assistant

North Carolina Central University, NCCU
08.2022 - 05.2024

Registered Behavioral Therapist

Attain ABA
07.2021 - 06.2022

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

North Carolina Central University

Master of Arts - Psychology

Butler University
Tessa Miller