Ph.D. in Counseling Education and Supervision (Expected Graduation: May 2025) Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA
CACREP-accredited Counselor Education & Supervision Doctoral Program
Masters of Arts in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA
CACREP-accredited Counseling Program
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Minor: Pre-Counseling and Therapy Messiah College, Mechanicsburg, PA
Certifications
National Certified Counselor (NCC) Certification Number: 1553381
Clinical Experience
Cognitive Behavioral Institute, Cranberry Township, PA Outpatient Counselor, NCC
Conduct intake assessments with individuals, couples, and families
Provide accurate mental health diagnosis using DSM-5
Complete all documentation in a timely manner such as progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge notes
Use OpenFIT software to increase client engagement with feedback informed treatment
Train staff on how to use the electronic health record (EHR) system
Intern Counselor
Co-facilitated multiple groups around topics such as OCD and insomnia
Assisted in the research for the 2021 APA Visionary Grant
Attended Dan Siegel's seminar for additional training on emotion-focused therapy and attachment theory
Geneva College, Beaver Fall, PA Career Counselor - Graduate Assistant
Edited student's resumes weekly
Coached students on how to discover what they want to do after college using Savickas' Career Construction Interview
Developed curriculum for and lead group on helping students find their calling
Created presentations on things like interview skills, salary negotiations, networking skills, and present them during classes
Built relationships with employers during recruiting events like career fairs
Aided students in their job search by teaching them how to navigate different employment websites
Adult and Teen Challenge, Cheswick, PA Addictions Counselor
Counseled a caseload of up to 8 clients at a time
Lead process groups where clients were able to express and work through things that were troubling them
Taught psycho-educational groups
Assisted in developing plans for vocational goals of the clients
Communicated with the legal system to manage court cases through writing prognosis letters to judges and parole officers
Created treatment plans based on the biopsychosocial model for each client and performed treatment plan updates every 2 weeks
Communicated with insurance companies for continued stay reviews using both PCPC and ASAM criteria
Managed each client's file and completed all paperwork in a timely manner
Teaching Experience
Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA Adjunct Professor CNS 511 Christian Counseling Within the Mental Health Profession
Teaching online class via Moodle
Grade papers and exams in a timely manner
Facilitate synchronous learning discussions via zoom
Create Discussion board prompts for asynchronous learning
Specialty Areas of Training
Completed 60 hour training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Completed 32 hour 4-day intensive workshop in Exposure and Response Prevention (ExRP) Therapy
Professional Presentations
Pennsylvania Counseling Association Lead Presenter, Feedback Informed Treatment: Helping Clients Champion Their Voices in Treatment
Research Interests
Supervision working alliance
Attachment science
Adult ADHD
Professional Organizations
Journal Editor and member, Pennsylvania Counseling Association (PCA) Member, American Counseling Association (ACA) Member, Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Honor Society
