Azmeh Amer

adlw5r@r.postjobfree.com 202-***-****

Education

College of William & Mary, Masters in Counseling

Columbia College, Bachelors of Art in Psychology (Honors) Professional Experience

Better Help, Therapist

Provided therapeutic services to adults regarding a myriad of mental health issues

2020 – Present

Virtual

United Methodist Family Services, Therapist

Provided individual trauma informed, strengths based therapy for youth struggling with attachment concerns, suicidal ideation, problem sexual behaviors, behavioral issues and other mental health challenges in a residential setting.

Conducted weekly family therapy sessions to strengthen relationships and prepare families for return home. Utilized various treatment modalities, including Collaborative Problem Solving, CBT and DBT.

Engaged in case management for clients including assistance with IEP, 504 plans, foster care support and judicial needs. 2017 – 2019

Richmond

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Center, Intensive In Home Therapist Utilized evidence based practices to counsel caseload of 5-6 clients aged 4-20 and their families.

Provided crisis and emergency services as needed.

Developed, implemented and monitored person centered individual service plans, daily and monthly reports and discharge summaries for clients.

Engaged with all stake holders and coordinated care for clients. 2016 – 2017

Richmond

Crossroads Counseling, Therapeutic Day Treatment Specialist Provided intensive mental health counseling with a minimum of 3 interventions daily to children designated at risk in their educational setting.

Collaborated with students’ families and school personnel to create individualized treatment plans

Utilized Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Solution Focused Brief Therapy to address problem solving, goal setting, emotional coping skills, anger management, impulse control, and healthy peer interactions

2014 – 2015

Harrisonburg

Mathew Whaley Elementary School, School Counseling Intern Counseled students on anger management, anxiety, and resistance to school.

Led and co-facilitated groups on social skills and self-esteem at various ages.

Assisted and taught developmentally appropriate lessons related to character education in each grade.

Participated in 504 and IEP preparation and meetings Designed and tracked counseling intervention outcomes with students and groups.

2014 – 2014

Williamsburg

New Kent High School, School Counseling Intern

Provided individual and group counseling services to address social adjustment, conflict resolution, career planning, anxiety, and academic performance.

Assisted and taught developmentally appropriate lessons related to character education in each grade.

Worked with staff to write up 504 plans for students needing accommodations.

Developed a School-Family-Community project about cyber-bullying and Internet safety based on data collected on site, culminating in a parent night presentation and a parent library with information about various mental health issues.

Planned and coordinated a Mental Health Awareness Week for students with participation from over 200 students 2013 – 2014

Williamsburg

License

Licensed Professional Counselor

Texas #83636

National Board Certified Counselor

Organisations

Chi Sigma Iota

Kappa Delta Pi

Virginia Counselors Association

Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Counseling, Community Outreach, First Aid- CPR Adult & Infant, Languages- English, Urdu, Punjabi.

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