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** ****** ******, *****, ** 01929 • Cell: 617-***-**** • ac2f7k@r.postjobfree.com Compassionate mental health professional, highly accomplished in working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experienced in domestic violence counseling, crisis intervention, education planning, family therapy and individual counseling; experience with children and adults from various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.

A professional with a passionate commitment to ongoing education, with two masters degrees as well as advanced training in the following: yoga for anxiety, depression & trauma; meditation for stress reduction; positive psychology and psychodrama.

Service & education plans

Family counseling and crisis intervention

Biopsychosocial assessments

Group counseling & social skills groups

Meditation & yoga for anxiety, trauma &

depression

License in process LMHC

Licensed School Adjustment Counselor

Volunteer Court Advocate, 09/2016 to Current

HAWC – Salem, MA

Provide crisis intervention to survivors of domestic violence in Peabody District Court. Assist clients in completing paperwork for restraining and harassment orders, and advocate on their behalf.

Educate clients on the cycle of domestic violence, their rights and the legal process. Provide support to survivors, including appearing together before judge. Create safety plans and connect clients with additional resources, including referrals when appropriate.

Partner with court staff and security to ensure victim safety during hearings. School Adjustment Counselor, 03/2011 to 08/2012

Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA, United States – Salem, MA Consulted with teachers, staff, family and outside agencies regarding social, emotional and learning needs of students.

Designed & recommended specially designed instruction and therapeutic approaches to learning. Supported teachers and families in developing and implementing behavior support plans. Created and facilitated social skills, conflict resolution and anxiety reduction groups. Counseled students with trauma histories and unique learning needs. Worked as part of a multidisciplinary team to create and implement social/emotional individual education plan goals.

School Adjustment Counselor, long-term substitute, 11/2009 to 06/2010 Woburn Public Schools – Woburn, MA

Provided coverage for students' social/emotional needs in multiple schools in district, including crises intervention.

Collaborated with team members including teachers, staff, administrators and families to develop individualized social/emotional goals.

Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources. Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.

Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions. School Social Work Intern, 09/2008 to 06/2009

Peabody Public Schools – Peabody, MA

Delivered individual and group counseling services to children with Individual Education Plans. Supported students and families coping with social, emotional and learning difficulties. Connected students and families with community service and resource agencies. Worked with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate children's progress and develop and modify individual social/emotional goals.

School Adjustment Counselor Intern, 08/2008 to 06/2009 GOALS Alternative High School, Quincy Public Schools – Quincy, MA Provided one-on-one counseling to criminally-involved students with significant trauma histories. Developed and implemented counseling groups including meditation for stress reduction and running group.

Collaborated with teachers, family and staff to create individualized social, emotional and educational goals.

Supported graduating seniors by providing career and college counseling. Education

Master of Arts: Mental Health Counseling & School Adjustment Counseling, 2010 Cambridge College - Cambridge, MA

Graduated Summa cum laude, in top 5% of class

Master of Arts: Applied Sociology, 2000

University of Massachusetts - Boston, MA

Graduated Summa cum laude, in top 5% of class

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