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Laura Powell

Columbia,SC

Summary

Client-centered professional polished in identifying potential disorders in clients and developing successful treatment plans and therapeutic processes. Accommodating and warm individual possessing strong observational skills and in-depth understanding of human behavior.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intern

Charles George VA Medical Center
Asheville NC
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Provided individual counseling, clinical assessments, biopsychosocial assessments, and safety plans for Veterans in Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program.
  • Held motivational interviewing and substance use treatment therapy groups for clients in SARRTP and detox unit, Warrior Recovery Unit.

RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST

THE WILLOWS AT RED OAK RECOVERY
Fletcher, NC
12.2018 - 08.2023
  • Provides therapeutic support, management, and safely to clients in treatment for mental health, trauma, and/or substance use
  • Leads groups on various recovery and self-discovery topics
  • Offered Kundalini yoga, dance, and other therapeutic movement groups.

Intern

Red Oak Recovery
Leicester, NC
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Provided crisis intervention services as needed, helping clients navigate challenging situations with appropriate support
  • Conducted family therapy sessions when necessary, fostering improved communication and conflict resolution within family units
  • Participated in weekly supervision meetings with mentors, discussing case progressions and receiving valuable input on treatment planning strategies
  • Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.

TEAM LEAD/SHIFT SUPERVISOR

THE WILLOWS AT RED OAK RECOVERY
07.2019 - 08.2021
  • Coordinates logistics and assigns staff for client's supportive needs
  • Provides coaching and support to staff and clients on shift
  • Ensures organizational flow of day and that all appointments and activities are attended.

Education

Master of Arts Clinical Mental Health Counseling -

LENOIR RHYNE UNIVERSITY
Asheville, NC
12.2023

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Painting And Fiber Arts

THE SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
Chicago
01.2010

Skills

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Suicide Risk Assessment
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Group Therapy
  • Psychological Assessment
  • Individual Therapy

Certification

  • LCAS : Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist
  • NCC: National Certified Counselor
  • KRI and RYT Certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Intern

Charles George VA Medical Center
08.2023 - 12.2023

Intern

Red Oak Recovery
01.2023 - 05.2023

TEAM LEAD/SHIFT SUPERVISOR

THE WILLOWS AT RED OAK RECOVERY
07.2019 - 08.2021

RECOVERY SUPPORT SPECIALIST

THE WILLOWS AT RED OAK RECOVERY
12.2018 - 08.2023

Master of Arts Clinical Mental Health Counseling -

LENOIR RHYNE UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Painting And Fiber Arts

THE SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
Laura Powell