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Winny Kyaw

Summary

Dedicated Mental Health Counselor skilled in developing personalized treatment plans, conducting assessments, and fostering therapeutic relationships. Committed to maintaining confidentiality and implementing evidence-based interventions to support clients in overcoming challenges.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Counselor- LMHC

The Center at Western Queens
Queens , NY
06.2024 - Current
  • Conducted assessments to evaluate clients' mental health and progress.
  • Monitored client safety by assessing risk factors associated with suicide or self-harm behaviors.
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions based on best practices in the field of mental health counseling.
  • Developed treatment plans aligning with clients' mental health goals.
  • Educated clients on coping strategies and wellness techniques.
  • Assisted in crisis intervention to provide immediate support for clients in distress.
  • Developed therapeutic relationships with clients and their families to ensure effective communication.
  • Assisted clients in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life or making changes.
  • Guided family members in understanding and supporting clients, fostering a collaborative approach to mental health care.
  • Referred clients to external resources for additional support.
  • Assisted individuals making career-related decisions by conducting assessments to measure skills, abilities and interests.
  • Collaborated with teachers and parents to address behavioral concerns effectively.

Mental Health Counselor- LMHC

My Therapy Matters
New York, New York
04.2024 - Current
  • Developed personalized treatment plans based on client assessments and needs.
  • Monitored client progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary for improvement.
  • Provided individual counseling sessions to clients addressing mental health concerns.
  • Developed therapeutic relationships with clients and their families to ensure effective communication.
  • Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Assisted individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health.
  • Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss happenings in life to help develop insight into themselves or their relationships.
  • Modified treatment activities or approaches to comply with changes in clients' status.

Clinical Mental Health Counselor Intern

My Therapy Matters
New York, New York
05.2023 - 02.2024

● Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behaviors

● Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with
problems.
● Assisted individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues
associated with emotional and mental health.
● Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss happenings in life to
help develop insight into themselves or relationships.
● Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts or harmful behaviors

● Modified treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status. ● Engaged in conversations with family members to understand their perspectives on patient care. during period when patients could not self-advocate. ● Developed treatment plans outlining goals and objectives for each client's progress. ●Educated clients on self-help techniques such as relaxation exercises, stress management skills, and assertiveness training.

Case Managment Intern

ACMH
Queens , NY
02.2023 - 05.2023

● Obtains psychosocial histories and conducts comprehensive bio/psycho /social assessments. ● Identifies, facilitates and secures access to needed healthcare, social services benefits and community resources ● Established rapport with clients to foster trust and communication. with clients utilizing motivational interviewing to encourage clients to promote treatment adherence for chronic conditions and/or behavioral change to reduce risk factors. ● Works with client to identify barriers to self-care and self-management, and helps client to develop skill sets to address those barriers ● Facilitates crisis intervention in the event of an emergency. Assists in maintaining client charts and submits necessary notes and reports in compliance with agency procedures. ● Collaborated with other departments to ensure the delivery of quality services to clients. ● Guided clients through transition to independent living within community.

Education

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counselor

St. John's University
Jamaica, NY
05-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Queens College
Flushing, NY
12-2020

Skills

  • Evidence-based practices
  • Treatment planning
  • Crisis intervention
  • Coping strategy development
  • Relationship building
  • Effective communication
  • Active listening
  • Conflict management
  • Confidentiality maintenance

Timeline

Mental Health Counselor- LMHC

The Center at Western Queens
06.2024 - Current

Mental Health Counselor- LMHC

My Therapy Matters
04.2024 - Current

Clinical Mental Health Counselor Intern

My Therapy Matters
05.2023 - 02.2024

Case Managment Intern

ACMH
02.2023 - 05.2023

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counselor

St. John's University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Queens College
Winny Kyaw