Alexandra Pool Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pa

Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Full time primary therapist at The Renfrew Center of Southern New Jersey treating women, from age 12 and up, suffering with eating disorders and their co-morbid diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, and substance abuse. • Lead therapy psychoeducational, cognitive behavioral, motivational, expressive, and psychodynamic groups for women with eating disorders• Practice individual counseling, family therapy, case management, and treatment planning with patients and their families• Structure treatment to address eating disorder symptoms and behaviors while helping women manage post-traumatic reactions in a way that ensures progress toward recovery• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments to determine appropriate level of care for the patient• Manage pre-authorizations and concurrent reviews with managed care companies• Provide trainings during roll out of electronic medical records to clinical staff• Supervise and educate counseling interns on Unified Treatment Model

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Lead therapy groups for women with eating disorders that are psychoeducational, expressive, and psychodynamic• Practice individual counseling, case management, and treatment planning with patients

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Lead therapy groups for women with eating disorders that are psychoeducational, psychodynamic and experiential• Offer meal support to address eating and socialization issues in context• Receive clinical supervision from LCPC at site and professor at Johns Hopkins University

Columbia, Maryland

• Received training in de-escalation and non-violent therapeutic crisis intervention though theCrisis Prevention Institute, Inc.• Worked with children ages 7-13 with emotional and behavioral disorders to improve socialskills, coping strategies, and teamwork abilities

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Practice individual counseling with various client populations ranging from children to adults • Counsel clients suffering with depression, addiction, ADHD, suicidal ideation, and various lifestressors through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques• Receive clinical supervision from LCPC at site and professor at Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Mother and Infant Home Visiting Program Evaluation (MIHOPE) Research Assistant• Analyze and code videos of early childhood development and prenatal home visits to improve social, economic, and psychological well-being

Burlington, North Carolina

• Learning and behavioral support for special needs student in classroom• Implemented behavioral modification techniques to help student adjust to classroom envrionment

Burlington, North Carolina

• Assist with tutoring and homework help for kindergarten-8th grade students • Supervise sport and art activities

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

• Assisted refugees in becoming self-sufficient in the US • Tutored refugees during their Cultural Orientation classes about US customs and the English language • Ensured each family/individual had a safe, affordable furnished home, clothing, healthcare,and public benefits upon arrival in the US

Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

• Coordinated community outreach and education regarding sign and protection againstchild sexual or physical abuse • Created a safe, child-sensitive place for young victims of child abuse prior to and aftertheir forensic interview through games, reading, and conversation

Master’S Degree, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Bachelor Of Arts, Psychology; Human Services

Activities and Societies: Active Minds at Elon University, Phi Mu Gamma Nu Academic Projects Elon University Psychology Research Seminar.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology

Education record

Education record

Activities and Societies: Kayamundi Township Volunteer Community Engagement, International Student Society Study Abroad- Fall 2013