Clinical Counselor

Professional Summary

Clinical Counseling Psychology graduate student anticipating graduation May 2019. Seeking position in which my knowledge and abilities can be best used to help clients along on their journey to heal and grow from their experiences and challenges

Core Qualifications

Strong empathy and compassion for all people

Adept at conducting and reporting cognitive and personalityassessments

Knowledge of the various techniques and theories of counseling

Flexibility in techniques applied to each individual case

Excellent communication skills both spoken and written

Thorough and organized in all analyses and reports

Leadership skills and ability to work with others

Work Experience

Clinical Counselor in Training (Primary) Jan. 2018 – Jan. 2019

Supporting Adoptive and Foster Families Together (SAFFT)

Supervisor: Christine Shaheen-Ball, M.S.

Duties: Provide counseling services for clients at the facility. Many clients were recovering drug abusers involved in Family Treatment Court with the goal of reunification with their children.

Clinical Counselor in Training (Secondary) Jan. 2018 – Dec. 2018

Brenau Center for Counseling and Psychological Services

Supervisor: Kristen Green, PhD

Duties: Provide counseling and psychological assessment services with clients at the Brenau clinic.

Behavioral Health Assistant Oct. 2015 – Dec. 2016

Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital, Anderson, SC

Supervisor: Pamela Queen, RN

Duties: Assist patients with independent living skills and conduct activities

Research Experience/Volunteer Experience

Graduate Research Coordinator

Dr. Kristen Green, Psychology Department, Brenau University

Conduct and collect a variety of measurements from clients at the Brenau Center for Counseling and Psychological Services.

Analyze and archive scored client measures for use in future research.

Lead Undergraduate Researcher

Dr. Benjamin Stephens, Psychology Department, Clemson University

Identification and Detection Conspicuity Measurement

Measure conspicuity using a modified form of Wertheim’s Method with detection and identification criteria.

Gather participant data using the Bailey-Lovie eye chart.

Present research at University poster day

Education

M.S. Clinical Counseling Psychology Anticipated - May 2019

Brenau University

Specialization: Psychological Assessments

GPA: 3.66/4.00

Masters Thesis: Presentation of Somatic Symptoms in Adulthood in Relation to Active Abuse During Childhood

-Examined the relationship between active forms of childhood maltreatment and expression of somatic symptoms in adulthood

B.S. Psychology May 2015

Clemson University

Minor: History

Professional Associations

American Counseling Association, Student Member Aug. 2017 - Present

Military Government Counseling Association, Student Member Aug. 2017 - Present

Psi Chi – Honors Society, Member Jan. 2018 - Present

Skills

Proficient with Windows software; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; SPSS

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