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Professional Summary

Experienced professional counselor skilled in guiding clients through challenges and facilitating personal growth. Demonstrated expertise in providing emotional support, resolving conflicts, and fostering effective coping strategies. Proven track record of seamless collaboration within teams to achieve significant outcomes. Adaptable and reliable, with a strong emphasis on active listening, empathy, and problem-solving abilities.

Skills

Experience

• Telehealth Counselor / Assessor – US Service Animals, Portland, OR (2019 – Present)
  Assisted in founding and expanding the Telehealth department. Completed over 7,000 clinical assessments and crisis reduction sessions. Developed innovative assessment tools to support clinical evaluations.
• Virtual Private Practice Clinician – BetterHelp (2018 – 2023)
  Delivered high-quality patient care through thorough assessments and ongoing therapeutic support. Implemented crisis intervention strategies and developed tailored treatment plans.
• Mental Health Addictions Counselor – Albuquerque Health Services, NM (2016 – 2018)
  Managed caseload of 70-100 patients within a methadone program. Delivered counseling using mindfulness and DBT concepts.
• Freelance Voiceover Talent / Creative Producer – Voice123 (2011 – 2018)
  Directed voiceover recording and post-production for promotions, commercials, video games, and phone systems.
• Mental Health Therapist – Attachment Healing Center, Albuquerque, NM (2012 – 2016)
  Managed therapy sessions for individuals, couples, and groups. Provided leadership in treating children and parents using neuroscience and family systems theories.

Education

• Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology – Lewis University, Romeoville, IL (2010)
• Bachelor of Arts, Media Studies – Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL (2004)

Licenses & Certifications

• LPCC – Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
• LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor
• CPR Certified
• BLS Certified

Languages

• English (Native)
• Spanish

Creative Projects

• Published Author – Multiple audiobooks including "Countries of the World: Described," "Power Hungry," "50 Years of Hip Hop," and more.
• App Development – Developed and published 10 Epson-specific applications on Google Play and App Store.
• Audiobook Production – Authored, produced, and published five audiobooks.