Experience

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  Eckerd youth alternatives

  Apr 1994 - Mar 2002

  Family worker/counselor
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  Family net

  Mar 2009 - Oct 2009

  Out patient therapist
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  Catawba county dss

  Oct 2009 - Jul 2012

  Specialized foster care supervisor
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  Jumpstart counseling services

  Aug 2012 - now

  Licensed professional counselor

  Jump Start Counseling Services provides counseling and life coaching services for those experiencing mental health issues as well as those needing guidance with life's changing events or decisions. And a new addition to my practice is LENS Neurofeedback!! This is the reset for your brain. Many of my clients have been able to reduce and eliminate medication. Please visit www.mynewjumpstart.com

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  Goodwill industries of northwest nc

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2013

  Career connections specialist

  Assisted clients in learning job searching skills, interviewing skills, and assisted in the creation of resumes that were up to current market standards. Developed and implemented workshops to meet the needs of the clients. Networked with local agencies and businesses in order to locate job openings and make job placements.

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  Catawba valley behavioral health

  Jan 2015 - Mar 2019

  Outpatient therapist (lpcs)

  Focused attention on clients dealing with a variety of Adult mental health issues as well as substance abuse issues. Complete Comprehensive Clinical Assessments and Treatment Planning. Make support referrals for Psychiatric Medication Management, Detox, Assertive Community Treatment, Peer Support and Psycho social Rehabilitation. Utilize Cognitive Behavioral therapy. EMDR, TAT, and Reality based Therapy.

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  Jump start counseling and neurofeedback services

  Mar 2019 - now

  Clinical supervisor