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Katherine Acorn

Greenville

Summary

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with over a decade of prior experience supporting children and adolescents across school, clinical, and home settings. Skilled in CBT, play therapy, and solution-focused therapy with a heart for children facing behavioral challenges and autism. Grounded in trauma-informed and holistic care, and pursuing play therapy certification to serve children with complex needs better.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Internship Student

Carolina Family Services
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Facilitated and co-facilitated culturally competent counseling sessions for 15–17 children weekly.
  • Supported high-needs families in diverse communities, fostering resilience and personal development.
  • Adapted counseling techniques through supervision and feedback to enhance client care and outcomes

Graduate Assistant

Clemson
01.2024 - 05.2025
  • Partnered with faculty and campus organizations to deliver joint events with up to 550 Graduate Students at Orientation.
  • Developed and maintained student support resources to improve accessibility and responsiveness to student needs.
  • Analyzed student feedback and retention trends to identify improvement areas, driving targeted enhancements in support services.

Childcare Provider

Self-employeed
02.2018 - 12.2023
  • Supported the growth and well-being of over 15 children and 7 families of varying ages and needs through individualized care and play.
  • Implemented daily schedules to ensure consistency and structure in children's routines.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding child progress, behaviors, and developmental milestones.

Registered Behavior Technician

Paul F. Doyon Memorial Elementary
09.2015 - 02.2018
  • Implemented individualized interventions for students across the autism spectrum, including nonverbal and high-intensity behavior cases.
  • Spearheaded innovative classroom integration initiatives, designing custom tools and activities to boost engagement, attention, and socialization.
  • Maintained and analyzed ABC and behavioral data weekly, dedicating at least 2 hours weekly to ensure accurate, actionable insights for student progress.
  • Advanced from teaching assistant to RBT in one year by completing required coursework and by demonstrating initiative and effectiveness.

Education

Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Clemson University
Clemson, SC
05-2025

Education Specialist (Ed.S) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Clemson University
Clemson, SC
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts (B.A) - History

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA
05.2023

Skills

  • Child-centered play therapy
  • Understanding family dynamics
  • Crisis de-escalation skills
  • Cognitive behavioral strategies
  • Personalized counseling sessions
  • Psychoeducational facilitation
  • Analyzing family relationships
  • Mindfulness techniques
  • Child development support
  • Experienced with Microsoft Business Applications

Timeline

Graduate Internship Student

Carolina Family Services
08.2024 - 05.2025

Graduate Assistant

Clemson
01.2024 - 05.2025

Childcare Provider

Self-employeed
02.2018 - 12.2023

Registered Behavior Technician

Paul F. Doyon Memorial Elementary
09.2015 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Arts (B.A) - History

Bridgewater State University

Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Clemson University

Education Specialist (Ed.S) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Clemson University

Licenses And Accreditations

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A) #174031 (2025-2027)

Trauma Focused Cognitive Processing Therapy (TF-CBT) Certified 

Katherine Acorn