Katelynn Saunders-Kosta, Ma, Lmhc, Email & Phone Number

Buckley, Wa, Us

Fresh Star Counseling is a private practice providing telehealth counseling services online. I am the owner and I am a counselor for the company.

New York, New York, Us

Olympia, Wa, Us

Olympia, Wa, Us

Provide training, supervision and individual support to persons with developmental disabilities. Provide active treatment designed and developed by an interdisciplinary team to maximize the independent living skills of each person, i.e. hygiene, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, leisure skills, community awareness, safety, money management, and routine household duties. Assist clients with activities of daily living including routine physical, emotional, psychological and rehabilitative care. Provide other client support services, which include transporting/escorting persons to and from various activities or appointments. Train and assist clients with choices/self determination in all areas of their lives. Perform personal care for persons of both genders. Provide protective intervention to clients challenging behaviors when necessary per policy. Observe, document and report physical, medical or behavioral changes in clients and assist with medical/behavioral emergencies providing for clients health, safety, security and protection from abuse and/or neglect. Participate on the Behavior Response Team and Fire Team calls when needed and complete any necessary documentation required. Maintain clients' home, keeping it safe and clean while respecting personal property. Being a responsible role model for clients, by showing appropriate dress, manners, language, etc.

Olympia, Wa, Us

I was an Intern and I assisted the Psychologist with 90 day reviews, data collection, and observations. I also assisted the secretary with filling and and purging client paper work. I was able to learn about the process of a client going out to community placement, and was able to sit in on many different meetings such as 90 day reviews, the human rights comity panel, and placement meetings.

AsA psych Intern I provided Milu Therapy, worked as part of an interdisciplinary team, wrote positive behavior support plans, and proveded group therapeutic servise to clients with developmental disabilities.

Tacoma, Washington, Us

MA clinical intern for the life connections program which offers free counseling sessions for those without insurance.

Within a Division of Developmental Disabilities Residential Habilitation Center (RHC) under the direction of a higher level Adult Training Specialist, professional or supervisory staff, I wrote and implemented vocational, educational, behavioral, therapy, motor, social, or community living skill training programs. Some of the programs may be developed by professional staff, such as a psychologist or speech pathologis. The resident training normally occurs in a work or training reas, but may take place in other settings on or off campusThese positions report to and are supervised by an Adultt Training Supervisor or other professional responsible for therapy and training. Training provided includes the following list of areas, and will set measurable objectives/goals for intellectual disabled individuals:· Skill building and maintenance · Individual and group programs· Social skills· Sensory awareness· Other programs as assigned

The designed shift charge for an assigned living unit/area at Rainier School; acted as a member of an interdisciplinary team providing active treatment, assistance, and safety to persons with intellectual disabilities both on and off campus; and participated in the development of and execution of client's Individual Habilitation Plan (IHP), active treatment, training and independent living skills.

I shadowed different positions at the office and learned what each person brings to the table for resource to the community.

I assisted in posting inspirational quotes to facebook, while learning about marketing a business. I also learned about case study's that my supervisor was able to share.

Conducts classroom activities that promote the social, developmental and educational growth of children. Participates in planning and supervising daily and long-range activities. Responsible for children’s health, safety and physical needs. Recommends supplies and equipment needed for the educational program. Communicates with parents about children’s progress and problems. Maintains medical and attendance records.

Lakewood, Wa, Us

• Planned and Coordinated on campus events and classroom visits. • Worked in a team of 5.• Assisted students in overcoming barriers to succeeding in their educational goals. • Served as key representative on Student Government Board to determine direction of future plans for campus programs and services.

• Assisted youth ages 16 to 24 with resume building and job searching skills.• Located barriers to client employment and helped to develop strategies for overcoming these barriers.• Verified the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases.• Conferred with clients to discuss their options and goals.• Coordinated and monitored daily activities.

• Researched and updated all required materials needed for agency. • Collected and analyzed data.• Created PowerPoint presentation. • Answered phones.• Sent out monthly reminders threw email.

Us

Opened, and ran a student store at my high school

Master'S Degree, Clinical Mental Health And Counseling

Bachelors Degree, Human Services

Associates Degree, Human Services

High School Diploma, High School Dioloma