Therapist/Counselor M.S.Ed.

SKILLS

Primary skills include: providing clinical level psychotherapeutic interventions with CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing and Trauma focused therapy. Strong motivational skills based on respect and belief in the client.

EXPERIENCE

Therapist, The Bradley Center, (5/2004 – 11/2017)

Provided group therapies to children and adolescents ages 7-18 including:

play, social skills, bullying interventions, initiated addiction support groups, Social skills, communication, anger management, sexual education, LGBTQ training.

Initiated a therapeutic horticulture program and an incentive program based on the Whale Done Model.

Provided pet therapy with TDI certified therapy dogs.

Provided individual and family therapy prior to position as a group therapist.

Wrote and implemented Treatment Plans.

Achievements

4 Time Employee of the Month

Behavior Specialist/Mobile Therapist (1991-2003)

Mercy Behavioral Health

Family Resources

Allegheny Children’s Initiative

Western Psychiatric Institute

St. Francis Psychiatric Hospital

Staunton Clinic

CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Driver Instructor Kennedy School of Driving

Certified Motorcycle Safety Instructor-PAMSP

CPR

State and Federal Clearances

EDUCATION

M.S.Ed 1993 Duquesne University

GPA 4.0

Focus on addictions/community counseling

B.S. 1975 Pennsylvania State University

Psychology/Drama- Liberal Arts

TO UTILIZE MY SKILLS TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE THE MISSION OBJECTIVE OF MY NEW EMPLOYER

VOLUNTEER

Animal Friends Pet Therapy

Animal Friends Volunteer

Reading with Rover

Literacy Tutor

Amedysis Hospice Pet Therapy

CONTACT INFORMATION

Sharlene McCoy-Collinger

344 Center St.

Bridgeville, PA 15017

E-mail: *******@***.***

Phone: 412-***-****

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