Licensed Professional Counselor/Therapist

Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Therapist

Qualifications Profile

Dedicated, multifaceted, and seasoned professional, with extensive experience in providing clinical and supportive counseling and therapy services to a variety of individuals.

Adept at assessing clients’ psychosocial needs and developing suitable cognitive therapy strategies and treatment. Expert at meeting set-forth productivity goals while upholding emotional, mental, and spiritual health improvement. Recognized for decision-making and problem-solving skills in formulating viable solutions to issues while respecting clients’ rights and welfare. Good written and verbal communication abilities essential in building beneficial relationships with clients and colleagues.

Areas of Expertise

Bereavement and Grief Counseling ~ Suicide Prevention ~ Clinical Mental Health Therapy ~ Special Needs

Crisis Assessments and Intervention ~ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ~ Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ~

Dialectical Behavioral Group Therapy

Professional Experience

Eastway Adult Recovery Clinical Services Dayton, OH

Professional Counselor 2014–2016

Capitalized on industry expertise in providing individual and group adult therapy to general mental health (GMH) and severely persistent mentally ill (SPMI) clients as well as individuals undergoing integrated dual diagnosis treatment (IDDT) and assertive community treatment (ACT).

Employed best practices and approaches to address clients’ needs and assist them in dealing with their particular diagnoses of mental illness and substance abuse issues.

ViaQuest Clinical Services Vandalia, OH

Professional Counselor Clinical Resident 2014

Administered community-based therapy for diverse clients diagnosed with intellectual and other mental disabilities based on their choice of settings.

Conducted initial assessment on guardians, providers, social workers, and other professionals.

Provided hands-on support to clients in handling mental illnesses through application of best practices for mental health care.

Delivered excellent and on-time services by displaying willingness in working unconventional hours as needed.

Catholic Social Services Sidney, OH

Counselor-in-Training/Intern 2013

Offered individual, family, and group therapy to multicultural clients including individuals with developmental disabilities, minor to major cognitive impairment, and physical disabilities, which involved extensive travel to work sites.

Fostered cohesive, open, and supportive family environment by influencing members to effectively discuss problems and accept responsibilities through an eclectic and cognitive-based philosophy.

Rendered assistance to clients in obtaining needed resources by working as liaison between clients and community resources.

Actively attended professional conferences and workshops to continuously gain industry knowledge and skill set.

Evaluated client issues and formulated innovative strategies to successfully meet their needs with focus on their self-worth and contributions.

Enhanced clients’ level of functioning by establishing goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups.

Guided and counseled couples in handling marital difficulties, as well as children and parents in coping with divorce issues through Children in the Middle Program.

Earlier Positions Held:

Jefferson Street Baptist Center Louisville, KY

Executive Director

Maryhurst Louisville, KY

Behavioral Specialist Direct Care Worker

Additional Experience

US Department of Veterans Affairs Dayton, OH

Chaplain Resident Intern 2007–2009

Assisted and supported hospice services for dying veterans as well as providing counseling services to Veterans having been diagnosed from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Substance Use Disorders.

Campbellstown United Church of Christ Eaton, OH

Senior Pastor 2005–2014

Built and improved youth and senior citizens through educational programs by effectively collaborating with the board of directors, various committees, and members.

Shallow Ford United Church of Christ Elon, NC

Senior Pastor 2002–2004

Drove efforts to enhance members’ spiritual and personal lives by providing one-on-one meetings to offer advice and counseling.

Wayside Christian Mission Louisville, KY

Chaplain 1992-1993

Provided counseling services to homeless individuals as well as assistance to homeless adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses, and persons with co-occurring substance abuse/use disorders.

Assisted clients in dealing with case management issues such as creating treatment plans, finding housing, and job placement.

Closely interfaced with supervisors, staff, and other counseling interns regarding cases and resources.

Education and Credentials

Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Wright State University Dayton, OH, USA

The Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP) Accredited

Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Social Ethics

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville, KY, USA

Master of Divinity in Pastoral Track

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville, KY, USA

Bachelor of Science in Financial Accounting

Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR, USA

Associate of Arts in Business Management

University of Maryland Munich, Germany

Golden Key International Academic Honor Society

Wright State University

Professional Counselor License: State of Ohio

Professional Development

Training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

Professional Affiliations

Chi Sigma Iota, Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International

American Counseling Association

Ohio Counseling Association

American Mental Health Counselors Association

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