Experience

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  Men of Nehemiah

  • Dallas, Texas, United States

  • Counselor

    • Jun 2023 - Present
    • Dallas, Texas, United States

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  Connection Therapy Group

  • Pre-Licensed Counselor

    • Jan 2022 - May 2023

  • Graduate Intern

    • Aug 2020 - Jan 2022

    Develop a treatment plan that focused on accurate diagnosis and treatment of issuesWrote and charted progress notes of each session to track improvementEstablish rapport and conducted sessions with people who struggle with sexual addictionConduct weekly individual, couple, family, and group counseling sessions with adults diagnosed with avariety of disordersEngage with clients who had experienced trauma whether in childhood, adolescence, or adulthoodTraining in Emotional-Focused Therapy under the supervision of Dr. Michael Christian

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  Safe Entry, Inc.

  • Greater Nashville Area, TN

  • Mental Health Therapist

    • Mar 2019 - Jan 2022
    • Greater Nashville Area, TN

    Hold group sessions for about 30-40 clients. Educate clients on various DSM-5 disorders.Present illness management and recovery with various disorders.Provide therapeutic activities such as recreational therapyEstablish crisis response when a client became escalated.Write progress notes and treatment plans in a timely manner

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  Youth Villages

  • United States
  • Philanthropic Fundraising Services
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Family Intervention Specialist

    • Oct 2018 - Mar 2019

    Provided in-home counseling services for at-risk youth and familiesManaged a case load of 4 to 6 families to provide quality counselingMet with youth and families 3 times weekly to address each family's needsProvided after hours support to youth and families utilizing a rotating on-call scheduleCollaborated with youth, family, teachers, and other community members working towards thesuccess of the youthProvided a strengths-based approach utilizing counseling and social work skillsAttended 3 weekly meetings (individual, team, and clinical consultation) for professionaldevelopment to help enhance clinical skills

  • Behavioral Youth Counselor

    • Jan 2018 - Oct 2018

    Taught youth necessary life skills and provide for their physical daily careAssisted in treatment planning for each youthConducted daily documentation such as contact notes, milieu notes, and precautionary notesParticipated in client transports to various locationsParticipated in recreation therapy with youthImproved children’s behavior through coping skills and other therapeutic interventionsConducted group and 1-on-1 counseling sessions

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  St. Clement Coptic Orthodox Academy

  • Greater Nashville Area, TN

  • Bible & Religious Studies Teacher

    • Aug 2016 - May 2017
    • Greater Nashville Area, TN

    The mission of St. Clement Christian Academy is to provide academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment.The school views itself as one of three major forces in the life of each child: the home, the school, and the church. The school intends to be an extension of the home, and therefore, a responsive listener to the home. It also intends to be cooperative with the church represented among the student body. The school is committed to a program of excellence which strives for the best instruction, through use of the best materials, in facilities of the highest quality.

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  Leadership, Education and Athletics in Partnership

  • New Haven, Connecticut

  • Senior Counselor

    • Oct 2012 - Jun 2014
    • New Haven, Connecticut

    LEAP is a non-profit organization that aims at enriching children academically and socially. As a LEAP counselor I implement a year-round curriculum that develops the strengths of children based off of their community, while establishing a rapport with the children.

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  Southern Connecticut State University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Dept. of Psychology Student Worker

    • Jan 2014 - May 2014

    Department of PsychologyStudents have a lot on their plate and often need help with the little things. That's where I came in. As a student worker, I was there to answer their questions in between my administrative duties.

  • Research Assistant

    • Sep 2013 - May 2014

    Hope, Motivation, and Well-Being LabAdvisor: Dr. Katherine MarslandIn the Hope, Motivation, and Well-Being lab we are researching how external rewards or factors can affect intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.

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  Pathways Regional School

  • East Haven, Connecticut

  • Intern

    • Sep 2013 - Dec 2013
    • East Haven, Connecticut

    Pathways Regional School is an alternative program school in East Haven, Connecticut. The school implements two types of programs, Pathways and Therapeutic Learning Center (TLC) which are both housed in the same building. The Pathways program is based for adolescents who have academic and behavioral issues whereas TLC is based for adolescents who have psychiatric disorders.

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  Stop & Shop

  • Glastonbury, Connecticut

  • Cashier and Service Desk Clerk

    • Mar 2009 - Oct 2012
    • Glastonbury, Connecticut

    Assisted customers with any kind of service they needed from helping customers find a product to diffusing situations with an unsatisfied customer. Also, handled cash transactions, check transactions, debit and credit transactions, and WIC transactions.

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  Glastonbury Fire Department

  • Glastonbury, Connecticut

  • Firefighter

    • Feb 2008 - Feb 2012
    • Glastonbury, Connecticut

    Began as a Fire Cadet in 2008 and then became a paid per call Firefighter in 2011. Involved in fire prevention, safety and educational aspects