Work:
EAP
Clinician
REACH EAP and Workplace Solutions and Optima EAP
EAP Affiliate/ Consultant
EAP - Hampton, VA
Coordinator
Hampton Newport News Community Services Board - Newport News, VA
Substance Abuse Counselor
Sentara EAP - Norfolk, VA
Training Coordinator
Adolescent Residential Unit, Colonial Hospital - Newport News, VA
Therapist
Colonial Hospital - Newport News, VA
Emergency Services Counselor / Adolescent Residential Unit
Probation Counselor - Newport News, VA
Newport News Department of Human Services - Newport News, VA
Social Worker, Child Protective Services
Education:
College of William and Mary - Williamsburg, VA
MEd in Counseling
College of William and Mary - Williamsburg, VA
Post grad work ( additional 30 hours) necessary to meet LPC requirements for Board of Health, State of VA in Community Counseling and Addictions
VA Tech - Blacksburg, VA
B.S. in Sociology/Psychology
Skills:
Excellent assessment skills through my ability to join with the client early on. Short-term solution focused counseling, CBT, Reality Therapy and Motivational Interviewing techniques. Accurate and through documentation of clinical information Experienced group facilitator for substance dependent clients. Advanced level Critical Incident Stress Debriefing / Management provider Engaging wellness seminar facilitator through the use of humor. Enthusiastic, flexible and creative team player. Organized, committed, hard-working and dependable.