Trisha Therapist
345 Awesome Street | Lynchburg, VA 24502 | 333-444-5555
tdtherapist@liberty.edu | www.linkedin.com/in/trishatherapist
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS PROFILE
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Interview and assess needs of clients, co-partnering with LPC in treatment planning
Communicate in complex and extremely sensitive situations, adhering to confidentiality
Mentor and counsel teen mothers, adolescents, and young adults
Conduct play sessions using various child therapy models and techniques
Provide direct patient care through inpatient and outpatient services
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Counseling Internship
May 2014 - Present
Virginia Baptist Hospital, Lynchburg, VA
 Facilitate psychotherapy and wellness group work for 15 adult psychiatric inpatients with a range of
diagnoses and specialized dual diagnoses
 Conduct individual psychotherapy and family sessions for 15 adult psychiatric inpatients to facilitate
transition into the home environment
 Evaluate progress and effectiveness of therapy interventions keeping detailed summary notes
 Research and provide local resources for 10 outpatient clients
 Developed new worksheet modules for inpatient cognitive therapy manual to be utilized by future
counseling interns
Children’s Volunteer
May 2013 - Present
Thomas Road Baptist Church, Lynchburg, VA
 Monitor groups of 25 children, ages 4-9, ensuring a safe environment and encouraging appropriate
developmental activities
 Facilitate play therapy with children with prevalent disruptive and aggressive tendencies building
stronger relationships and communication skills
Teen Mothers’ Assistant
May 2012 - May 2013
Capitol Hill Pregnancy Center, Washington, DC
 Counseled and mentored girls, ages 14-18, dealing with life choices and family conflict
 Led parenting classes and book studies for young, newly married couples addressing issues such as
conflict resolution, child rearing, and cultivating healthy relationships
Young Adults Teacher
April 2009 - March 2012
Capital City Church, Washington, DC
 Instructed weekly groups of girls and boys, ages 13 – 19, while creating team-building activities
 Created and implemented a community mentoring program, matching local youth with city leaders
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Professional Counseling,
Anticipated: May 2016
Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
 GPA: 3.7
 Relevant Coursework: Diagnosis & Treatment Planning, Multicultural Counseling, Crisis Counseling
Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Administration,
Midway College, Midway, KY
 Minor: Sociology
May 1999
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ADDITIONAL TRAINING
QMHP-A Certification Training
Horizon Behavioral Health, Lynchburg, VA
Attachment Training
Centra Hospital, Lynchburg, VA
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Anticipated: May 2016
January 2014 - July 2015
Problem-Solving Therapy Depression
APA, Washington, DC
July 2014
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
Crisis Prevention Institute, Milwaukee, WI
May 2014
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Practice Administrator
May 2013 - Present
Larson Eye Care, Bedford, VA
 Manage practice’s recruitment, hiring, orientation, and staff development
 Provide leadership to create financial structure for practice, saving over $5,000
 Oversee OSHA and HIPPA compliance and client records with proven accuracy to detail
Program Analyst
July 1999 - March 2012
Office of the Surgeon General, US Army, Washington, DC
 Advocated for soldiers and represented minority programs ensuring funding was maintained for needed
health and counseling resources
 Provided comparison of interagency policies and programs which resulted in 30% cost reduction
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
National Board Certified Counselor
Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling
American Association of Christian Counselors
American Psychological Association
May 2015
December 2012 - Present
January 2010 - Present
September 2009 - Present