Bryon Mcdonald Email & Phone Number

Marietta, Georgia, United States

Hudson, Wisconsin, United States

• Completed comprehensive diagnostic assessments using DSM-5 criteria• Completed detailed treatment plans that included behavioral and measurable goals• Provided individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults• Provided couples and family therapy to clients as the need and opportunity arose• Established a therapeutic relationship based on trust, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard with clients to encourage self-actualization• Kept thorough and timely… Show more • Completed comprehensive diagnostic assessments using DSM-5 criteria• Completed detailed treatment plans that included behavioral and measurable goals• Provided individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults• Provided couples and family therapy to clients as the need and opportunity arose• Established a therapeutic relationship based on trust, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard with clients to encourage self-actualization• Kept thorough and timely progress notes, completed all required documentation, and maintained complete case files in compliance with HIPAA• Provided psycho-education, readings, resources and tasks to clients when helpful• Worked collaboratively with other team members to ensure a holistic approach, and actively participated in case consultations to improve all client outcomes• Provided vetted referrals to other caregivers or treatment programs when necessary Show less

Saint Paul, Mn

• Counseled college students on both short-term and ongoing bases. • Responded capably and ethically to crisis situations and walk-in sessions. • Demonstrated creativity and flexibility by utilizing a variety of counseling techniques depending on needs of clients. • Provided intake, assessment, treatment planning, and referral services. • Wrote, collected, analyzed, and presented campus-wide survey to ascertain student needs and determinants of retention. • Maintained… Show more • Counseled college students on both short-term and ongoing bases. • Responded capably and ethically to crisis situations and walk-in sessions. • Demonstrated creativity and flexibility by utilizing a variety of counseling techniques depending on needs of clients. • Provided intake, assessment, treatment planning, and referral services. • Wrote, collected, analyzed, and presented campus-wide survey to ascertain student needs and determinants of retention. • Maintained independent schedule, thorough and ethical records and case management. • Developed outreach opportunities, including newsletters, tabling events, and compiled a library of resources for students. • Taught trainings and workshops on mental health, personality, career counseling, wellness, flow, and other relevant topics. • Demonstrated strong social and cultural foundations with sensitivity to multicultural and LGBTQ issues.• Consulted staff & faculty• Sat on Title IX and Student Success Initiative committees. Show less

Bloomington, Minnesota

• Performed one-on-one personal trainings on Microsoft software (e.g., Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher, Photo Gallery), and on any other technical issues customers had• Taught workshops and gave presentations to business and retail customers on Microsoft software, especially Windows and Office suite• Provided an exceptional customer service experience in software and technology sales• Maintained an elite level of knowledge of Microsoft… Show more • Performed one-on-one personal trainings on Microsoft software (e.g., Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher, Photo Gallery), and on any other technical issues customers had• Taught workshops and gave presentations to business and retail customers on Microsoft software, especially Windows and Office suite• Provided an exceptional customer service experience in software and technology sales• Maintained an elite level of knowledge of Microsoft products• Troubleshot technological issues and provided timely, comprehensive solutions Show less

Baldwin City, Kansas

• Counseled college students on an individual and small group basis.• Helped with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety and panic, ADHD, PTSD, academic and vocational issues, drug and alcohol abuse, relationship problems, grieving, and suicide.• Managed crises, improved academic and social functioning, offered support and helped enhance quality of life.• Utilized various counseling techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal, Humanistic, and… Show more • Counseled college students on an individual and small group basis.• Helped with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety and panic, ADHD, PTSD, academic and vocational issues, drug and alcohol abuse, relationship problems, grieving, and suicide.• Managed crises, improved academic and social functioning, offered support and helped enhance quality of life.• Utilized various counseling techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal, Humanistic, and Solution Focused• Scheduled, organized, and followed up with a full caseload of clients.• Engaged in outreach and awareness activities for the campus community. Show less

Lawrence, Kansas

• Assisted in daily operations of the Counseling Laboratory for the Exploration of Optimal States (CLEOS). • Performed individual vocational counseling for highly creative and gifted high school students. • Administered, scored, and interpreted vocational, personality and positive psychology assessments (e.g. Strong, VPI, SFPQ, SDS, VIA Character Strengths).• Co-led workshops on Csikszentmihalyi’s Flow, mindfulness, and self-care. • Led Flow visualization sessions with… Show more • Assisted in daily operations of the Counseling Laboratory for the Exploration of Optimal States (CLEOS). • Performed individual vocational counseling for highly creative and gifted high school students. • Administered, scored, and interpreted vocational, personality and positive psychology assessments (e.g. Strong, VPI, SFPQ, SDS, VIA Character Strengths).• Co-led workshops on Csikszentmihalyi’s Flow, mindfulness, and self-care. • Led Flow visualization sessions with EEG, and interpreted brain wave patterns. Show less

Lawrence, Kansas

• Designed and conducted online follow-up survey; collected and analyzed survey results • Input and analyzed data in Excel and SPSS• Performed and interpreted statistical tests in SPSS• Helped plan, organize, and execute New Voices in Creativity and Intelligence Symposium, a national symposium in October 2009 that hosted prominent researchers in the creativity and intelligence fields• Developed the use of EEG in lab

Minneapolis, Minnesota

• Efficiently made drinks, served, and related with customers in formal dining areas and for weddings and large parties• Set up rooms for events, served and cleared food and drink, set up audio/video equipment as needed• Consistently provided a professional, pleasant and timely service experience for customers• Independently opened and closed bars, stocked inventory, cleaned and secured work areas• Created invoices and bills for private parties, sometimes totaling in excess of… Show more • Efficiently made drinks, served, and related with customers in formal dining areas and for weddings and large parties• Set up rooms for events, served and cleared food and drink, set up audio/video equipment as needed• Consistently provided a professional, pleasant and timely service experience for customers• Independently opened and closed bars, stocked inventory, cleaned and secured work areas• Created invoices and bills for private parties, sometimes totaling in excess of $30,000.• Effectively supervised and trained new staff as needed. Show less

M.S., Counseling Psychology, 3.97

Activities and Societies: American Psychological Association, APAGS

B.A., Psychology, 3.73

Activities and Societies: Regents Scholar, Varsity Tennis, Psi Chi Honor Society, Psychology Club, KSTO Radio DJ

Diploma

Activities and Societies: Varsity Tennis, Band, Youth in Government