Jennifer Bussell MA LPC

Experience

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  Montgomery County Women's Center

  Oct 2011 - Nov 2014

  Residential Services Manager and Therapeutic Counselor

  As a student working on my Masters Degree in Community Counseling / Psychology, I worked as a Counselor for women, men, and children at the Montgomery County Women's Center. Weekly individual, family, and group sessions. Toward the end of my student internship I was hired as a Counselor/Advocate at the MCWC crisis Shelter. I was then asked and subsequently hired to oversee the Transitional Housing Program for women and children who need a safe and affordable place to live while they prepare for a place of their own in the community. Issues the women and their children face are wide ranging, including mental health issues, financial instability, substance abuse, PTSD, core and extended family issues. While living in a long term, safe, and empowering residential environment, women and children receive individual and family counseling as well as participate in support and therapy groups. Other components of the program include healthy eating on a budget, yoga, and various exercise options including preparation for running 5K races as a community. Birthdays, graduations, work anniversaries and promotions, and other milestones are celebrated monthly. We also worked with and encouraged the women and their college age children to pursue higher education by going to college or a technical school, and provided educational scholarships. Assessing strengths and skills to find the career that will bring security to these individuals and families is a huge component of the program. The average length of stay is 2 years. Show less

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  Teen and Family Services

  Mar 2014 - Mar 2017

  Program Manager and Counselor

  Teen and Family Services is a recovery program that utilizes the Alternative Peer Group model to support change for teens and their families who are struggling with the devastating effects of adolescent substance abuse or other addictive behaviors.My responsibilities include facilitating support groups for teenagers, parents, and entire families so they can gain understanding, guidance, acceptance and support with the issues they are facing. I am the primary Counselor in the Woodlands for individual counseling sessions as well as family counseling sessions to help rebuild relationships with themselves and within the family. I also conduct initial assessments and thorough intakes help discover how best our program can serve teens and their families. I also work with our Youth Staff who are a necessary and integral part of the Teen and Family Services Program, guiding them to offer their strength, hope, and experience during our support groups as well as while they provide and participate in fun activities with the teens on the weekends. Last but not least, I am an active part of building community relationships in the Woodlands and surrounding area, to uncover resources and support for teens, parents, and families. Show less

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  Family and Youth Institute

  Jun 2014 - Apr 2015

  Addiction Specialist Therapist

  Therapist specializing in Addiction Counseling for teens, young adults and adults who suffer from substance abuse and addiction, and their families.

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  Lone Star Behavioral Health Psychiatric Hospital

  Nov 2014 - Apr 2015

  Therapist / Sand Tray Specialist

  Therapeutic group and individual counseling as well as family counseling for those suffering from a variety of mental health issues including substance abuse and addiction, co-occurring disorders, depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, grief, and loss. Crisis intervention and suicide assessment. Sand Tray Therapy specialist. Thorough treatment planning including long and short term planning as well as discharge planning. Frequent updates to long and short term goals are assessed and adjusted to accommodate each individual's needs and progress. Rich environment of teamwork and therapeutic community of therapists working together for awareness, health and healing of the patients. Show less

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  Present Moment Healing Center

  Mar 2015 - now

  Owner / Therapist

  Please check out my profile on PsychologyToday.com