Mental Health Counselor

ASENA MERCAN-WELDON

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Home: 617-***-****

Cell: 617-***-****

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EDUCATION

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University of Massachusetts Boston Boston, MA

Masters of Science - Mental Health Counseling May 2010

Lesley University Cambridge, MA

M. Ed. - Elementary Education 2003

Marmara University Istanbul, Turkey

Elementary Education Teaching Certificate 1997

Istanbul University Istanbul, Turkey

Bachelor of Arts – Economics 1995

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

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The May Institute West Roxbury, MA

Intern September 2009 - June 2010

• Assisted individuals with Major Depressive Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, OCD, and other mental illnesses. Responsible for care planning, goal assessment and problem resolution via interactive management.

• Partnered with clinicians and psychiatrists in developing quarterly and annual treatment plans using self-evaluation techniques (BASIS, BAI and BDI) and managed progress.

• Engaged in individual supervision with an LMHC clinician.

• Participated in group supervision and trainings led by a Psy.D. clinician

• Facilitated several groups on topics including women’s issues, current events, healthy life styles, relaxation, conversation skills, weekly review and community meetings.

The Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Boston University Boston, MA

Intern May 2009 – July 2009

• Worked with Mental Health Researchers using novel techniques including meditation, relaxation, laughter, yoga and healthy eating designed to help re-integrate clients back into society.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

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Bank of America Boston, MA

Bank Teller 2005 - 2008

M.I.T Turkish-American Society of New England Cambridge MA

Turkish teacher 2005 - 2007

Harvard COOP Cambridge, MA

Sales Associate 2004 – 2005

Project North Star & Harbor COV Chelsea, MA

Child Care Provider October 2003 - April 2003

St. Francis House Boston, MA

Volunteer - art room and kitchen June 2003 - September 2003

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CERTIFICATIONS: CANS (Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths) Certification, PMT (Physical/Psychological Management Training), Introductory Workshop in Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy Certification, First Aid, CPR

LANGUAGES: Fluent English, Turkish

COMPUTER SKILLS: MS Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, HTML

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