Mental Health Counselor
Center For Independent Futures
Evanston, Il
During my therapy practicum, I provided individual counseling to adult clients with physical and/or mental disabilities. For example, job development was a focus in promoting independence for this clientele. My skill in the demonstration of empathy was utilized here because of my shared experience with a physical disability, which helped certain clients to relax during their individual counseling sessions. Also, my supervisor oversaw my work at Albany Care, a residency for people with mental… Show more During my therapy practicum, I provided individual counseling to adult clients with physical and/or mental disabilities. For example, job development was a focus in promoting independence for this clientele. My skill in the demonstration of empathy was utilized here because of my shared experience with a physical disability, which helped certain clients to relax during their individual counseling sessions. Also, my supervisor oversaw my work at Albany Care, a residency for people with mental illness where I conducted group therapy and gained experience in counseling individuals with co-occurring disorders, namely Mentally Ill Substance Abusers or MISA clients. Show less