Zacharias Laughlin
Mankato,MN
Summary
Hardworking pre-licensed therapist driven to improve patient lives with high-quality and caring support. Excellent planning and problem-solving skills paired with methodical and thorough approach based on individual client needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Practitioner
Wisconsin Lutheran Christian Family Solutions
03.2019 - 04.2023
- Teaching emotion regulation skills and social skills in the individual and group setting.
- Monitored and recorded patients' progress to determine success of treatments.
- Work with clients and families in home.
- Coordinate services with internal and external providers.
- Responsible for timely documentation of services.
Graduate-Level Therapy Intern
Wisconsin Lutheran Christian Family Solutions
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Documented therapeutic goals and client progress.
- Conducted diagnostic assessments for outpatient and intensive outpatient clients.
- Led psychotherapy groups for adult intensive outpatient programs and adolescent intensive outpatient programs.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to promote awareness and growth in individual and group settings.
- Assessed client needs and developed treatment plans.
- Built trust and rapport with compassionate approach.
- Received supervision from board-approved supervisors.
Program Therapist
Wisconsin Lutheran Christian Family Solutions
04.2023 - Current
- Conducted diagnostic assessments for outpatient and individual outpatient clients.
- Provide individual and family therapy to members of the adolescent day treatment program.
- Facilitated therapy groups in person and over telehealth for an adolescent day treatment program.
- Documented client progress in a timely fashion to track effectiveness and inform future treatment plans.
- Educated clients and families on mental health issues to promote understanding and support.
- Complete risk assessments to ensure clients are able to maintain safety.
- Develop relationship with parents, case managers, and probation officers to support client progress in the adolescent day treatment program.
- Maintained client confidentiality to protect patient privacy.
- Received supervision from board-approved supervisors.
Camp Counselor
bluewater covenant bible camp
05.2016 - 08.2016
Dietary Aide
laurel’s edge assisted living
02.2017 - 05.2018
Custodian
New creation world outreach church
06.2008 - 08.2020
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Bethany Lutheran College
Mankato, MN05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato, MN12.2018
Skills
- Adaptable
- Behavioral Intervention
- Conflict Resolution
- Crisis Management
- Group Therapy
- Individual Counseling
Relevant Coursework
- Faith Integration
- Appraisal in Mental Health Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Counseling Skills
- Foundations of Addictions and Dual Diagnosis
- Psychopathology
- Family and Couple Counseling
Volunteer Experience
- New Creation Church from 6/2008-Present: working in the children's ministry and a member of the worship team.
- Attended three-week mission trip to Iquitos, Peru to help serve the community alongside local missionaries.
- Unified partner with Leisure Education for Extraordinary People (LEEP) in flag football and basketball from 08/2016-10/2018.
References
available upon request
Timeline
Program Therapist
Wisconsin Lutheran Christian Family Solutions
04.2023 - Current
Graduate-Level Therapy Intern
Wisconsin Lutheran Christian Family Solutions
05.2022 - 04.2023
Mental Health Practitioner
Wisconsin Lutheran Christian Family Solutions
03.2019 - 04.2023
Dietary Aide
laurel’s edge assisted living
02.2017 - 05.2018
Camp Counselor
bluewater covenant bible camp
05.2016 - 08.2016
Custodian
New creation world outreach church
06.2008 - 08.2020
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Bethany Lutheran College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Minnesota State University - Mankato
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