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Virginia Kilgore

Birmingham,USA

Summary

Licensed Professional Counselor with expertise in therapy for children, adolescents, and young adults, as well as substance use treatment. Proficient in delivering both in-person and virtual therapy sessions utilizing CFT, CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed approaches. Skilled in employing HIPAA-compliant platforms and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create effective treatment plans that enhance emotional and behavioral health outcomes.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Telehealth Group Facilitator

Charlie Health
01.2023 - Current
  • Lead remote group therapy sessions for youth and young adults addressing trauma, anxiety, and depression.
  • Utilize CBT, DBT, and psychoeducational tools in HIPAA-compliant virtual settings.
  • Build rapport with clients through empathic engagement and consistent support.
  • Coordinate with clinical teams to ensure individualized, client-centered care.

Primary Counselor

Shelby County Treatment Center
Alabaster, USA
12.2022 - Current
  • Provide individual counseling and recovery planning for clients with opioid use disorder.
  • Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop evidence-based treatment strategies.
  • Document clinical services per state regulations using EMR systems.
  • Promote recovery using motivational interviewing and harm reduction models.

Owner & Designer

K3 Jewels
Birmingham, USA
11.2016 - 01.2023
  • Built a small business creating and selling custom-designed jewelry online.
  • Managed operations, including marketing, inventory, and customer service.

Counselor

Transformation Ministries
Birmingham, USA
04.2019 - 04.2021
  • Provided relapse prevention counseling and spiritual guidance in a recovery setting.
  • Connected clients to local resources for long-term support and stabilization.

Office Manager

ADHD Clinic - Dr. Elrafei
Birmingham, USA
12.2005 - 05.2007
  • Managed administrative tasks including scheduling, patient support, and record-keeping.
  • Improved office workflow and communication with clients and providers.

Therapist

Hill Crest Behavioral Health
Birmingham, USA
12.2002 - 05.2004
  • Conducted therapy for adolescents in residential treatment for emotional and behavioral disorders.
  • Led individual, group, and family sessions addressing mood, trauma, and substance use issues.

Education

Master of Arts - Rehabilitation Counseling

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Skills

  • Telehealth Counseling
  • Substance Use Recovery Support
  • Group Therapy Facilitation
  • HIPAA & EMR Systems
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • CBT & DBT Techniques
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Child and Adolescent counseling
  • Individualized treatment planning
  • Assessment and diagnosis

Certification

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Alabama
  • Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), CRCC, 2022

Credentials

  • LPC
  • CRC

Timeline

Telehealth Group Facilitator

Charlie Health
01.2023 - Current

Primary Counselor

Shelby County Treatment Center
12.2022 - Current

Counselor

Transformation Ministries
04.2019 - 04.2021

Owner & Designer

K3 Jewels
11.2016 - 01.2023

Office Manager

ADHD Clinic - Dr. Elrafei
12.2005 - 05.2007

Therapist

Hill Crest Behavioral Health
12.2002 - 05.2004

Master of Arts - Rehabilitation Counseling

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Alabama at Birmingham

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