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Vanessa Friesland

Taylorville,IL

Summary

Empathetic counseling student known for connecting with clients, maintaining comfort, and promoting progress during sessions. Effectively collects information through regular conversations, assessments, and goal setting. Excellent observational and analytical skills with great insight into clients' mental state to aid in the overall counseling process.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern Therapist

Lincoln Recovery
01.2024 - 04.2024

Job duties including, but not limited to:

  • Contributed to a positive therapeutic environment through empathetic listening and non-judgmental support for clients' emotional experiences.
  • Conducted follow-up assessments to monitor clients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
  • Introduced meditation, guided imagery, and breathing techniques to patients.
  • Provided crisis intervention to support clients during times of urgent need.
  • Facilitated support groups, supporting safe and collaborative environments for clients.
  • Maintained client confidentiality to protect patient privacy.
  • Documented client progress to track effectiveness and inform future treatment plans.
  • Supported clients in developing coping skills to help patients manage life challenges and difficulties.
  • Performed assessments to evaluate clients' mental health status, needs and goals.
  • Developed treatment plans to outline steps necessary for clients to achieve goals.
  • Encouraged self-care habits among clients, supporting their overall wellbeing outside of therapy sessions.
  • Utilized cognitive-behavioral techniques to challenge negative thought patterns and promote adaptive thinking among clients.
  • Maintained detailed records of individual therapy sessions, ensuring accurate documentation of client progress and adherence to ethical guidelines.

Team Associate

Bath & Body Works Inc.
06.2023 - 09.2023

*Building rapport with customers by engaging in conversation around their scent interests and product preferences to assist in building a profile for product recommendation

*Working the register

*Keeping products on the shelves stocked and aligning them to be easily accessible to the customer

*Working with other team members to complete floorsets, including marketing changes

*Working collaboratively with both customers and team members to meet the customer and companies goals to the best of my ability


Practicum Student

KM Counseling
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
  • Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
  • Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
  • Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
  • Conducted evaluations to help patients develop measurable treatment goals.
  • Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.

Team Associate

Bath & Body Works Inc.
07.2020 - 01.2021

*Building rapport with customers by engaging in conversation around their scent interests and product preferences to assist in building a profile for product recommendation

*Working the register

*Keeping products on the shelves stocked and aligning them to be easily accessible to the customer

*Working with other team members to complete floorsets, including marketing changes

*Working collaboratively with both customers and team members to meet the customer and companies goals to the best of my ability

Education

Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling

Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL
12.2024

Master of Arts - Counseling

Lincoln Christian University
Lincoln, IL
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Lincoln Christian University
Lincoln, IL
05.2020

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Lincoln Land Community College
Taylorville, IL
05.2017

No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant License

Lincoln Land Community College
Taylorville
05.2011

Skills

  • Discharge Plan Development
  • Treatment Planning
  • Building rapport
  • Documentation
  • Group therapy facilitation
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Self-care strategies
  • Client goal setting
  • Self Motivation
  • Cognitive Behavioral Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Substance Abuse Therapy

Timeline

Intern Therapist

Lincoln Recovery
01.2024 - 04.2024

Team Associate

Bath & Body Works Inc.
06.2023 - 09.2023

Practicum Student

KM Counseling
01.2023 - 05.2023

Team Associate

Bath & Body Works Inc.
07.2020 - 01.2021

Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling

Wheaton College

Master of Arts - Counseling

Lincoln Christian University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Lincoln Christian University

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Lincoln Land Community College

No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant License

Lincoln Land Community College
Vanessa Friesland