Graduate Teaching Assistant, QRIS Assistant

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate. Earned a Masters degree in Human Environmental Sciences with a major in Human Development and Family Studies with a Concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy. Earned a Bachelors degree in Human Environmental Sciences with a major in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Family Studies and a minor in Addiction and Recovery.

• Conducted play therapy sessions and trauma-focused therapy with elementary school children, middle school children, and high school adolescent students at an alternative school in the Tuscaloosa County School System• Treatment planned course of therapy for each client while under supervision from a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist• Worked together with parents to discuss therapeutic progress and treatment concerns• Collaborated with teachers, school social worker, and school counselor to plan client’s course of therapy• Conducted and assisted group therapy sessions with adolescent female students• Conducted appropriate crisis management including safety planning, contacting parental figures, and contacting DHR when necessary• Wrote and managed detailed case notes for clients• Administered outcome rating scale and session rating scale assessments

• Conducted over 500 direct contact hours of psychotherapy sessions with individuals, couples, children and families• Treatment planned course of therapy for clients according to various therapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapies, trauma-focused therapies, Sandtray, and family systems theory• Provided psychoeducation for clients on various subjects such as healthy family functioning, addiction and recovery, and child development• Received training for various play-therapies including Theraplay, Filial Therapy, and Child-Centered Play• Conducted co-therapy with fellow student clinicians within family therapy sessions• Managed casefiles and wrote detailed case notes for each client• Administered various treatment assessments including the outcome rating, session rating, and PHQ-9 to assess the progress of treatment• Received over 100 direct supervision hours with supervisors to receive clinical feedback and assistance

• Conducted psychotherapy sessions with individuals, couples, and families while under supervision from a licensed supervisor• Managed casefiles and wrote detailed case notes for each client• Conducted co-therapy with fellow student clinicians within therapy session

Managing orders at the front counter, assisting customers, and answering phones. Managing call-in orders and helping to keep restaurant clean.

Mentored and tutored second and fifth graders on math, science, and reading homework. Helped guide the children in areas such as conflicts between friends, conflicts between teachers and students, and in misbehavior. Lead and joined academic games and experiments while encouraging individuality among the students.

Managed front counter operations such as assisting customers, taking orders, and helping new employees. Took orders, decorated and made products, answered phones, and helped take care of store.

Babysat and watched over clients children while programs and classes were being held. Helped fill medications and organized clothing for expectant mothers. Answered phones and made/followed up with clients for appointments.