Robin Cleveland, PhD, LPC

Experience

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  The World Bank

  Jun 2005 - Jun 2007

  Counselor to the President

  Developed and supervised implementation of President’s poverty reduction agenda including Education for All Initiative and Malaria No More campaign, both measurably improving access and quality of programs and services Co-led Bank-wide effort to design new framework for monitoring, evaluating and measuring program results, generating strong donor support and achievement of $50 billion fundraising goalCollaborated in development of new approach for post-conflict/crisis assistance reducing time for deployment of funding, support and services from 18 months to two weeks Show less

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  Ramsay Elementary School

  Sept 2010 - Dec 2010

  School Counseling Intern
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  Jefferson Middle School

  Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

  School Counselor Intern

  Individual and group counseling for teens to improve academic, personal and career self conceptClassroom guidance lesson planning and presentation on substance use, college and career opportunities, healthy choices and relationships

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  The George Washington University - Graduate School of Education and Human Development

  Sept 2011 - now

  Led a team of Admissions, Student Services and Career Services experts to strengthen the academic, professional and personal success of 1,700 students and our alumni. Provided multiculturally attuned career assessment, planning and management support to students seeking employment in education and human development fields

  • Adjunct Faculty

    Jul 2014 - now

  • Executive Director, Office of Student Life

    Jun 2013 - Mar 2018

  • Career Development Specialist

    Sept 2011 - Jun 2013
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  Arlington County

  Sept 2014 - Jun 2015

  Clinical Doctoral Intern Addiction Treatment

  Conducted intakes, assessed, and developed treatment plans for clients with complex diagnoses including trauma, bi-polar, depression, anxiety, personality, mood, and substance use disorderCo-facilitated group psycho-education sessions consistent with SAMHSA protocols and plans, using CBT, person-centered and art therapy techniques to enhance recovery and healingCounseled individuals to reduce then eliminate symptoms of trauma including dissociation, depression and anxiety

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  Reignite Psychological & Consulting Services, LLC

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

  Psychotherapist In Private Practice

  Established and maintained meaningful therapeutic relationships to assess client’s needs, jointly develop treatment planning and ensure success of evidence-based interventions for 25 adults and adolescents improving symptoms related to PTSD, suicidality, depression, anxiety, personality disorders and life transitionsResearched and trained colleagues in emerging issues and techniques ranging from adult sandtray therapy to ethics and treatment of children identifying as transgender

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  Georgetown Psychology

  Aug 2021 - now

  Psychotherapist