Versatile mental health professional with a strong background in individual and group therapy. Known for building supportive environments and implementing effective treatment strategies, ready to contribute to client success and recovery.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Therapist
Carlow Counseling Clinic
Pittsburgh
01.2024 - Current
Offer individual play therapy for elementary students, fostering emotional regulation, resilience, and healthy peer relationships.
Partner with parents, teachers, and collateral support to design and implement treatment plans that enhance student well-being and academic success.
Contract Therapist
MAYA Organization
Pittsburgh
01.2023 - Current
Provide both group and individual therapy for inmates at Allegheny County Jail, utilizing solution-focused interventions to support personal growth, promote healthy coping strategies, and reduce risk of recidivism.
Facilitate group therapy sessions at Passages, a residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility, focusing on relapse prevention, emotional regulation, and recovery skill development.
Associate Therapist
My Wellness Center
Pittsburgh
01.2023 - Current
Conduct individual therapy for adults and children, addressing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and relational concerns through evidence-based interventions.
Design, develop, and facilitate two therapeutic support groups (Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Grief), promoting skill-building, emotional processing, and peer support in a structured group setting.
Volunteer
Sojourner House
Pittsburgh
01.2022 - 12.2022
Help care for and supervise approximately four children while their mothers participate in group therapy.
Collaborate with the Child Care Specialist on daily childcare activities, including engagement in play, developmental support, and maintaining structure and safety.
Graduate Assistant
Carlow University
Pittsburgh
01.2021 - 12.2022
Work directly with the Director of the Master of Professional Counseling Program.
Utilize research skills to gather information for the counseling program.
Education
Master of Science - Professional Counseling
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2020
Skills
EMDR trained
Treatment planning
Evidence-based interventions
Trauma-informed care
Crisis intervention
Emotional regulation
Certifications And Achievements
EMDR Trained, Institute for Creative Mindfulness, 06/25
Certified School-based Mental Health Clinician, 01/24
Secretary for Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society, 01/22
Sister Rita Flaherty Award for Academic Excellence, 01/20
Care Coordinator at Northwest Journey/Northwest Counseling and Guidance Clinic, Inc.Care Coordinator at Northwest Journey/Northwest Counseling and Guidance Clinic, Inc.
Patient Services Representative at Central Washington University Health and Counseling ClinicPatient Services Representative at Central Washington University Health and Counseling Clinic