Assistant Training
Resume:
Felicia Elise Ward
LPC-Intern & LCDC-Intern
Under Supervision of Brandi Chiarello & Dr. Chris Simpson
Rockwall, TX 75087
Cell: 972-***-****
Email: *******@**********.***
Objective
To acquire a position where I will be allowed the opportunity to work as a
crucial contributor to the team of therapists, receive in depth training to
further my counseling competency, counseling practice to count for my
internship hours, and the finances needed to continue my education and
advance my counseling career.
Education
Dallas Baptist University - Dallas, Texas
M.A. Counseling, GPA 3.73, December 2010
Texas A&M University Commerce - Commerce, Texas
B.S. Psychology & Mathematics, GPA 3.01, December 2008;
PhD Counseling Education, GPA 3.85, September 2011-present
Professional Experience
LPC Intern-Commerce Middle School: Commerce TX (October 2012-present)
o Assist students in reframing cognitive decision making through
individual and group therapy.
o Guide group discussion to break through emotional barriers and
confront repressed feelings.
o Create an open sharing environment for free discussion of experience
and concerns in group and individual therapy.
GA/Assistant Director of Training & Placement- Texas A&M University
Commerce: Commerce TX (Sept 2012-present)
o Act as assistant to Dr. Chris Simpson in the Psychology, Counseling &
Special Education department.
o Maintain contact with sites of possible practicum and/or internship
placement for Masters students.
o Assist students in filling proper paper work and finding placement for
practicum and internship.
LPC Intern-Boles Children's Home: Quinlan TX (Sept 2012-present)
o Provide individual activity therapy for older children and adolescents
in foster care.
o Co-lead group counseling sessions for children.
o Work as a family counselor for struggling parents and their children
in the "together program".
Adjunct Professor- Texas A&M University Commerce: Commerce TX (Aug 2012-
present)
o Teach students critical thinking, note taking and study skills needed
for university success.
o Prepare students for the rigor of college education in combination
with independent living.
LPC Intern-Family First Counseling: Dallas TX (Jan 2012-present)
o Provide individual talk and activity therapy to troubled and
struggling adolescents
o Work with parent(s) in correlation with their child to provide the
best treatment for their adolescent
o Provide individual talk therapy for adult clients
LPC practicum student -Plano ISD: Guinn Special Programs Therapeutic
Services (Aug. 2010-Dec 2010)
o Provided eclectic counseling and intervention for students who
requested therapeutic services.
o Identified proper diagnosis in response to assessment and evaluations.
o Provided students with tools to improve themselves and prepare for
their future.
LPC practicum student & LCDC Intern- Addicare: Adolescent Program (June
2010-Dec 2010)
o Guided students in identifying stressors and alternative coping
skills.
o Conducted CBT sessions with adolescent clients, focused on issues that
led/lead to using.
o Conducted assessments and developed treatment plans for adolescent
clients.
Personal
. Have a tender heart of caring compassion for every individual.
. Worked through barriers caused by learning disabilities and
performance anxiety.
. Worked as a summer youth camp leader at Youth Reign-Terrell, Texas..
. Member of leadership team at Baptist Student Ministry of Texas A&M-
Commerce.
. Maintained a safe, disciplined environment as a RA at Texas A&M-
Commerce.
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