Cindy Sollie, L.P.C.
Licensed Professional Counselor
Dallas, TX. 75248
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EDUCATION
Barry University, Miami, FL
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Master of Science in Counseling
Dual Program: Mental Health and Marriage/Family Therapy
University of Texas, Austin, TX
1976 - 1980
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
WORK EXPERIENCE
Richardson Independent School District October 2008 - Present
Dallas, TX
Substitute Teacher for Special Ed. classrooms
Private Practice February 2004 - September 2008
Miami, FL
Licensed Mental Health Counselor; Marriage/Family Therapist
Family, individual and group therapy
Provided individual, family and group therapy for clients with substance abuse issues, mental illness and childhood disorders; conducted intakes and in-depth client interviews for comprehensive evaluation and DSM-IV diagnosis; developed and implemented treatment plans
Law Offices of the Public Defender August 2004 - September 2007
Miami, FL
Disposition Specialist
Served as mental health counselor to offenders with substance abuse issues, mental illness and the dually diagnosed; conducted intakes and in-depth client interviews for comprehensive evaluation and DSM-IV diagnosis; identified disabilities for mitigation and sentencing; provided written reports to the courts, probation officers, teachers, counselors, case workers and commitment managers in order to form a plan for the disposition of the client’s case; identified and presented alternative placements, interventions and treatment plans. Recommend treatment options; collaborated with other disciplines and services; community referrals; maintained clients case files and records
Children’s Psychiatric Center June 2000 - August 2004
Miami, Florida
Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Marriage/Family Therapist
Individual, family and group therapy; conducted intakes and in-depth client interviews for comprehensive evaluation and DSM-IV diagnosis; developed and implemented treatment plans for adolescent clients in need of substance abuse treatment, therapeutic and psychiatric services; counseled clients parents and/or guardians on substance abuse, mental illness and family issues; collaborated with other disciplines and services; community referrals; maintained clients case files and records
Locktowns Community Mental Health Center May 1999-May 2000
Opa-locka, FL
Mental Health Counselor Intern, Marriage/Family Therapist Intern
Provided individual, family and group therapy for substance abuse and mental illness; conducted intakes and in-depth client interviews for comprehensive evaluation and DSM-IV diagnosis; developed and implemented treatment plans; collaborated with other disciplines and services; community referrals; maintained clients case files and records
Institute for Family Therapy January 1999 - May 1999
Miami, FL
Mental Health Counselor Intern, Marriage/Family Therapist Intern
Provided individual, family and group therapy for substance abuse and mental illness; conducted intakes and in-depth client interviews for comprehensive evaluation and DSM-IV diagnosis; developed and implemented treatment plans; collaborated with other disciplines and services; community referrals; maintained clients case files and records
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Licensed Professional Counselor (State of Texas, #66415)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (State of Florida, #MH7835)
Marriage and Family Therapist (State of Florida, # IMT319)
Qualified Supervisor in Florida for Registered Interns
Certified Family Court Mediator (State of Florida)
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES
Texas Educator Certificate
Standard Texas Certification in Special Education (EC-12)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Psychotherapy Association
Miami-Dade County Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
American Counseling Association