Experience

Mosaic Counseling

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• School Outreach Therapist (elementary)

  • Oct 2022 - Present



West Ottawa High School Campus

• United States

• School Counseling Intern

  • Sep 2022 - Present



Evergreen Counseling, LLC

• Mental Health Therapist / Owner

  • May 2022 - Present



Ottawa Area Center for Pride

• Board Member

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  Collaborated with local professionals to create a Non-Profit organization geared toward providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth. Collaborated with local professionals to create a Non-Profit organization geared toward providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth.



Macatawa Bay Middle School

• Student Services Specialist

  • Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

  Provided mental health support to students grades 6-8 who were experiencing anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, family stress, and social issues. Facilitated restorative meetings with students and staff. Held individual meetings with students who have behavior and attendance concerns. Met individually with students experiencing a mental health crisis/suicidal ideation and completed suicide risk assessments/Blue Envelope screeners. Collaborated with other mental health staff to create an 8-week lesson plan for 6th grade Friendship Groups. Individually facilitated two small groups. Collected donated items exceeding $5,000 for students and created a designated space for essential resources to be stored and distributed. Created a Student Needs Survey used for students to self-identify necessary resources they needed help accessing (clothing, food, toiletries, etc.). Completed Blue Envelope training and CPI training.

• Registrar | Attendance Secretary

  • Jul 2017 - Aug 2021

  Responsible for grades 6-8 new student enrollment; analyze immunization records, court documents/ and enrollment papers; review/post grades and edit transcripts for 600+ students; consult with migrant families about enrollment; medication distribution; assist families with School of Choice, registration, and McKinney-Vento; monitor daily attendance.



Mosaic Counseling

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mental Health Therapist Intern

  • Jul 2021 - Apr 2022

  Conducted intake sessions with clients and gathered contact information, demographic information, insurance details, and was able to spend intentional time intently listening to the client's story and reasons for seeking therapy. Facilitated individual therapy with clients and used a variety of treatment modalities including CBT, art therapy, play therapy, Narrative techniques, and Gestalt techniques. Met with parents and involved them in therapy as needed. Evaluated clients' presenting problems, stories, and established individual goals. Worked collaboratively with clients to develop a working treatment plan and appropriate diagnosis.



Cornerstone University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Application Assistant

  • Jan 2015 - May 2017

  Analyze and enter hundreds of high school and college transcripts; review student applications and move their file through the admissions process; calculate and enter SAT and ACT scores; preform various clerical tasks; contact schools to request transcripts; collaborate with the Admissions team to increase student attendance rates; work within two databases to see students through the application process and perform cleanup tasks; answer and direct incoming phone calls.

• LifePath Peer Advisor (Social Science Division)

  • Sep 2016 - Apr 2017

  Representative for the Social Science Division; advise college students about professional development (resume review, four-year plans, internships, volunteer opportunities, interview skills, etc.); coordinate and implement Division events; plan and facilitate professional development workshops for students; coach students through the graduate school process; keep in constant contact with students (via email), professors, and higher education employees; schedule individual student meetings and events.

• Art/Play Therapy Studio Intern

  • Sep 2016 - Dec 2016



MOKA

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Mentor of Community Supports

  • Jan 2017 - Apr 2017

  Teach social skills to a group of adults with special needs; encourage individuals to achieve their unique goals; form meaningful relationships with MOKA employees, clients, and members of the community; complete multiple pages of confidential paperwork on a daily basis; follow a time restricted daily schedule of events. Teach social skills to a group of adults with special needs; encourage individuals to achieve their unique goals; form meaningful relationships with MOKA employees, clients, and members of the community; complete multiple pages of confidential paperwork on a daily basis; follow a time restricted daily schedule of events.



Forest Hills Public Schools

• Education Administration Programs
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Special Education Intern

  • Sep 2016 - Dec 2016

  Working individually or with groups inside a Special Education classroom, helping Special Education students develop life skills, working to improve students' academic abilities Working individually or with groups inside a Special Education classroom, helping Special Education students develop life skills, working to improve students' academic abilities