Katie O'Dowd
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Credentials
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Licensed Professional School Counselor
Minnesota Department of EducationJul, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Pre-Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy
Experience
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Birch Counseling, LLC
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Pre-Licensed Psychotherapist
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Apr 2022 - Present
- Provide weekly individual psychotherapy sessions in a community-based mental health clinic - Provide comprehensive diagnostic assessment for new clients and interpret data from GAD-7 and PHQ-9 - Create and continuously review treatment plans collaboratively with clients - Prepare and submit clinical documentation on Theranest electronic health records system, according to both Birch and insurance standards, in a timely manner -Participate in weekly case consultation with all clinicians as well as weekly individual supervision Show less
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Acacia Counseling and Wellness
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Pre-Licensed Psychotherapist
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Mar 2021 - Apr 2022
- Provide weekly individual psychotherapy sessions in a community clinic focused on college student mental health (caseload consisting of both college students and non-student adults) - Provide comprehensive diagnostic assessment for new clients and interpret data from GAD-7 and PHQ-9 - Create and continuously review treatment plans collaboratively with clients - Prepare and submit clinical documentation on AdvancedMD and Insync electronic health records systems, according to both Acacia and insurance standards, in a timely manner -Participate in weekly case consultation with all clinicians, weekly individual supervision, as well as weekly group supervision -Participated in BIPOC-ally affinity group around topics of anti-racism in therapy, white therapists serving clients of color, and creating a more inclusive workplace environment Show less
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Wayzata Public Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Licensed School Counselor
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Jul 2019 - Jun 2021
- Counseled a caseload of 318 students to help them create and accomplish academic, career, and personal goals - Provide social-emotional counseling for students experiencing mental health concerns from a trauma-informed, person-centered lens that takes into account family of origin - Interpreted data from PHQ-9, GAD-7, and CRAFFT to determine high-concern students, and conduct appropriate risk assessments - Referred students to additional services within the school, as well as inpatient therapy, school-based therapy, or clinic-based outpatient therapy - Collaborated within student support team to manage current at-risk student intervention plans as well as create new courses of action - Wrote Section 504 plans after collecting behavior and academic data from parents and teachers, analyzing DSM-V diagnoses, and determining appropriate school accommodations - Created relevant grade-level seminars on the topics of mental health, postsecondary options, and academic success - Served as the EL counselor for 15-18 students helping them navigate the US education system, provided information on community resources, helped them with college application process, worked with other EL counselors to provide additional seminars for the EL classroom, and utilized interpreters when needed - Organized and provided crisis grief counseling in the wake of community deaths - Collaborated with colleagues to consult on cases, as well as to develop study groups on topics of culturally informed and trauma informed counseling, and racial justice in the school counseling field - Created the counseling department social media pages and keep post events, academic, postsecondary, and mental health tips/motivational posts - Met with 100% of 9th graders on my caseload, as well as their families, to establish a relationship, explain my role, and begin building their personalized learning plan - Documented session notes, family contacts, and interventions, using Wayzata’s record keeping software Show less
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Trader Joe's
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Crew Member
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Nov 2011 - Aug 2019
- Worked in teams to lead efforts in various sections of the store each day - Socialized with customers, made sure all questions are answered, and ensured they had a great shopping experience - Receive bi-annual reviews, all have been positive and scores exceed all expectations - Worked in teams to lead efforts in various sections of the store each day - Socialized with customers, made sure all questions are answered, and ensured they had a great shopping experience - Receive bi-annual reviews, all have been positive and scores exceed all expectations
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University of Minnesota
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Jan 2019 - May 2019
- Assisted in the creation and evaluation of assignments and exams for the EPSY 8407 - Assessment and Counseling of Psychological Disorders course- Served as a point of contact for students to ask questions about course requirements and the assessment and counseling of psychological disorders
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
Graduate Teaching Assistant for EPSY 8402 Individual Counseling Theories and Skills course in the Department of Educational Psychology- Guided in-class role plays and discussions surrounding individual counseling skills- Assisted in the creation and evaluation of course assignments and exams- Served as a point of contact for students to ask questions on counseling and course materials
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Richfield Public Schools
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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200 - 300 Employee
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School Counseling Intern
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Jan 2019 - May 2019
- Identified students with social/emotional, academic, and career needs and provided individual counseling - Facilitated social-emotional groups on topics of stress management and positive relationships - Mediated conflict resolution meetings between students from a restorative lens - Attended weekly meetings with 6th and 7th grade level teams and student services to discuss student referrals - Identified students with social/emotional, academic, and career needs and provided individual counseling - Facilitated social-emotional groups on topics of stress management and positive relationships - Mediated conflict resolution meetings between students from a restorative lens - Attended weekly meetings with 6th and 7th grade level teams and student services to discuss student referrals
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Minneapolis Public Schools
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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School Counseling Intern
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Sep 2018 - May 2019
- Assisted individual students in creating and accomplishing academic, career, and social/emotional goals - Identified and provide counseling to students with personal, academic, and career needs - Presented classroom guidance lessons on college and career readiness - Assisted individual students in creating and accomplishing academic, career, and social/emotional goals - Identified and provide counseling to students with personal, academic, and career needs - Presented classroom guidance lessons on college and career readiness
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School District 197 (West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan, MN)
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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School Counseling Intern
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Sep 2018 - Dec 2018
- Worked with teachers, staff, and parents to identify students with behavioral and emotional needs for individual counseling - Used positive behavior intervention and supports (PBIS) to help students achieve personal, social, and academic success - Facilitated group counseling to promote friendship skills, appropriate decision making, - Worked with teachers, staff, and parents to identify students with behavioral and emotional needs for individual counseling - Used positive behavior intervention and supports (PBIS) to help students achieve personal, social, and academic success - Facilitated group counseling to promote friendship skills, appropriate decision making,
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Self-Employed
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Edina, Minnesota
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Nanny
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
- Cared for twin 5-year-old children, implementing behavior intervention and discipline techniques consistent with positive behavior intervention - Tutored and taught a Pre-Kindergarten reading course and Pre-Kindergarten math - Cared for twin 5-year-old children, implementing behavior intervention and discipline techniques consistent with positive behavior intervention - Tutored and taught a Pre-Kindergarten reading course and Pre-Kindergarten math
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AuPairWorld
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Germany
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Individual and Family Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Nanny
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
- Au Pair for an Italian family in Rome - Cared for and played with the 3 and 7 y/o children while helping them to improve on their English. - Au Pair for an Italian family in Rome - Cared for and played with the 3 and 7 y/o children while helping them to improve on their English.
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MINNESOTA INTERNSHIP CENTER CHARTER SCHOOL
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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College and Career Advocate
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Sep 2016 - May 2017
- Worked with students to complete their Minnesota Career Information System coursework for high school credit and college and career planning - Helped students plan for college, including admissions, finances, etc. - Worked with students to create resumes and apply for jobs - Met daily with a group of students in "circle" to build community with the students - Worked with students to complete their Minnesota Career Information System coursework for high school credit and college and career planning - Helped students plan for college, including admissions, finances, etc. - Worked with students to create resumes and apply for jobs - Met daily with a group of students in "circle" to build community with the students
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Washburn Center For Children
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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Family Focused Intern
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Jan 2016 - May 2016
- Assisted in the teaching, playing, and daily activities of the preschool aged children in a therapeurtic preschool setting in which the teachers are clinical psychologists - Provided consistent interventions for the children which helps to work towards their development and ability to play with other children without the help of a teacher - Assisted in the teaching, playing, and daily activities of the preschool aged children in a therapeurtic preschool setting in which the teachers are clinical psychologists - Provided consistent interventions for the children which helps to work towards their development and ability to play with other children without the help of a teacher
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Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Brooklyns Youth Council Intern
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Jan 2016 - May 2016
- Met weekly with a diverse group of middle and high school students of the Brooklyns Youth Council (BYC) - Helped the students with their various leadership projects in their BYC teams - Led the Youthbank team to help the students learn how to write a grant for $10,000 - Met weekly with a diverse group of middle and high school students of the Brooklyns Youth Council (BYC) - Helped the students with their various leadership projects in their BYC teams - Led the Youthbank team to help the students learn how to write a grant for $10,000
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Dr. Paul Richardson - M.D. Adult Psychiatry
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Fairview Southdale and Prairie Care Edina
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Assistant
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
- Shadowed mental health evaluations for patients of Fairview Southdale, as well as inpatient DBT appointments and outpatient appointments within Prairie Care - Observed collaborative staff meetings with DBT counselors of Prairie Care - Discussed observations, diagnoses, and progress of patients with Dr. Richardson - Shadowed mental health evaluations for patients of Fairview Southdale, as well as inpatient DBT appointments and outpatient appointments within Prairie Care - Observed collaborative staff meetings with DBT counselors of Prairie Care - Discussed observations, diagnoses, and progress of patients with Dr. Richardson
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University of Minnesota
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Intern
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Jan 2014 - May 2014
- Managed installments of data to enter into the computer for analysis via Excel - Analyzed data and wrote final report on my section of data on the development of children from the 1918 St. Paul census for consideration by the head researchers - Managed installments of data to enter into the computer for analysis via Excel - Analyzed data and wrote final report on my section of data on the development of children from the 1918 St. Paul census for consideration by the head researchers
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Education
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2017 - 2019
University of Minnesota
Master of Arts - MA, Educational Psychology -
2013 - 2017
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
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