CARIN COUNSELOR
777 People Lover Lane • Forest, VA 24551 • 555-123-4567 • ccounselor@gmail.com • www.linkedin.com/in/carincounselor
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS PROFILE
 Client assessment/evaluation
 Individual and family therapy
 QMHP-C certified and licensure eligible
 Adolescent group facilitator
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Solution-focused/cognitive behavioral therapy
Treatment analysis/planning
Addictive behaviors and prevention
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
EDUCATION
M.A. in Professional Counseling (60 hours)
Anticipated May 2016
Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
 GPA: 3.8
 Relevant Coursework: Marriage & Family Counseling, Diagnosis & Treatment Planning, Multicultural Counseling
Green Cross Certified Traumatologist,
August 2015
Regent University Center for Trauma Studies, Virginia Beach, Va
 Relevant Training: Compassion Stress Management and Compassion Fatigue Therapist Training, Disaster Stress
and Trauma, Assessment and Treatment of PTSD, Psychological First Aid, Treating Sexual Trauma, Grief and
Loss, Treating Phobia and Anxiety with Trauma (EMDR)
B.S. in Psychology: Child & Adolescent Development,
Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA
 Minor: Sociology
 Honors: Magna Cum Laude
May 2012
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Counseling Intern,
August 2015 - Present
Couples & Kids, Inc., Lynchburg, VA
 Facilitate weekly parenting education, anger management, and substance abuse psychoeducational groups with up
to 11 clients in each session
 Implement cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapy for 95% of caseload
 Attend monthly case reviews with other LPC’s and LSW’s
 Conduct weekly community involvement and prevention education to group of 10 adolescents
 Co-facilitate monthly co-parenting workshops with 16 clients successfully completing 90% of group requirements
Counseling Intern,
July 2015 – August 2015
Regent University Center for Trauma Studies, Kinangop, Kenya
 Received 180 direct hours during 2-week trip to Kinangop, Kenya
 Received 120 indirect hours through trainings and presentation preparation
 Co-led Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse, and Human Trafficking group counseling sessions
 Trained Kenyan community mental health workers, pastors, and teachers
Practicum Student,
Psychotherapy Services, Lynchburg, VA
 Performed House Tree Person, ADHD, WAIS IV assessments
 Observed and co-facilitated counseling sessions
 Led “play therapy” sessions
 Practiced insurance billing
January 2014 – April 2014
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Support Staff & Intern,
People’s Place Shelter, Lynchburg, Va
 Conducted intake and exit interviews for 12 residents
 Taught coping strategies and provide alternatives on a daily basis
 Led community meetings and facilitated group discussions each week
 Facilitated “play therapy” sessions for 5 children on a daily basis
 Answered an average of 20 hotline calls each night
June 2010 – April 2014
(Seasonal)
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Office Administrator,
June 2014 - Present
Liberty University Career Center, Lynchburg, VA
 Supervise day-to-day operations for office staff of 16, serving students, faculty, and employers in a timely manner
 Manage 6 student workers, ensuring that all policies and procedures are followed
 Monitor budget expenses and provide fiscal oversight as needed
 Serve as liaison between student workers and staff to project and meet office objectives
Retail Associate,
June 2010 – May 2011
Ross, Beaver Falls, PA
 Commended for high level of prompt and efficient service to satisfy customers’ needs
 Maintained a high level of awareness and customer contact on sales floor to create a safe shopping environment
 Protected confidential information in all check and credit card sales
COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE
Mentor, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Virginia, Lynchburg, VA
Peer Leader, Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA
ASSOCIATIONS
National Board Certified Counselor
American Association of Christian Counselors
American Psychological Association
June 2012 - Present
August 2009 - May 2011
May 2015
May 2011
May 2010