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Vicki Williams
Schertz,TX
Summary
Dedicated and passionate counselor with strong background helping clients overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills. LPC-Associate licensed by Texas.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate (#94004)
SoLuna Counseling & Trauma
03.2024 - Current
- Managed caseload of diverse clients, tailoring interventions to meet their unique needs and goals.
- Enhanced client well-being by utilizing evidence-based therapy techniques and individualized treatment plans.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering a supportive and safe environment for self-exploration and growth.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Utilized tele-health platform to facilitate counseling sessions
- Successfully used Simple Practice EHR for session documentation and goal setting
- Engaged in weekly supervision meetings with colleagues to gain insight and guidance
Professional School Counselor
Hays CISD
07.2023 - Current
- Provided direct counseling services to students in crisis
- Assessed student risk of suicide and referred to appropriate agency for intervention
- Developed and implemented interventions for students to ensure mental health and wellness across the campus
- Skillfully assisted students with educational goals and career transition planning
- Supported students of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Assisted client with ensuring the whole system received services through social services, counseling, and more.
- Supported many students identified as homeless with all sociological, physical, and mental health needs
Professional School Counselor
Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD
08.2018 - 06.2023
- Managed student caseload of 550+ for five consecutive years at Samuel Clemens HS
- Staunch advocate for mental health services for all student groups on campus
- Single-handedly implemented several small groups addressing wide range of needs for students of diverse populations
- Implemented Mental Health Moment publication for campus to address various topics each month using various word processing platforms.
- Developed and delivered presentations for use with student groups, parents, and teachers/staff using technology applications
- Used active listening and collaborative problem-solving skills daily to connect with students and address concerns.
- Evaluated risk of suicide and self harm using Columbia Severity scale.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide comprehensive services to students.
- Implemented one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from mental health diagnoses using industry-approved theoretical approaches.
- Collaborated with other professionals to ensure comprehensive treatment planning
- Regularly and successfully used various technology programs in daily office functions to include Google Suite applications, Microsoft Office applications, and more.
Clinical Mental Health Intern
St. Mary's University
08.2009 - 12.2010
- Worked in various settings to include community agencies, Children's Bereavement Center, and school-based clinic.
- Implemented effective counseling strategies with clients.
- Effectively assessed and diagnosed clients using current DSM criteria
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by supervising counselor
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural needs of clients and families served.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Rational Emotive Behavior therapy
- Facilitated individual therapy and family therapy sessions for children ages 5 to 18.
Education
Graduate Certificate - School Counseling
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX05.2017
Master of Arts - Community Counseling
St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Social Psychology
Park University
Parkville, MO07.2008
Skills
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
- Adept technology skills and abilities
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, 94004, Texas
- National Certified Counselor, NBCC #277010
Affiliations
- Texas Counselor Association, member
- Texas School Counselor Association, member
- American School Counseling Association, member
- National Board of Certified Counselors, #277010
Quote
Let hope float and see where it takes you.
Interests
Watching movies
Traveling
New adventures
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate (#94004)
SoLuna Counseling & Trauma
03.2024 - Current
Professional School Counselor
Hays CISD
07.2023 - Current
Professional School Counselor
Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD
08.2018 - 06.2023
Clinical Mental Health Intern
St. Mary's University
08.2009 - 12.2010
Graduate Certificate - School Counseling
Angelo State University
Master of Arts - Community Counseling
St. Mary's University
Bachelor of Science - Social Psychology
Park University
- Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, 94004, Texas
- National Certified Counselor, NBCC #277010
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