Experience

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  Family preservation services

  Apr 2008 - Oct 2012

  Supervisor and counselor

  Supervisor and Counselor at Family Preservation Services• Supervised the Behavioral Treatment Program and developing the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) service• Provided live supervision and group supervision to counselors• Using comprehensive assessments to evaluate potential clients’ needs for the various services offered • Provided intensive in-home therapy to child and adolescent clients and their families of various backgrounds• Performed case management work in order to get youths, families, and adults involved in their school and community, and to remain in contact with local resources and support systems Show less

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  James madison university

  Jun 2010 - Jun 2011

  Mental health specialist and supervisor

  Child Mental Health Specialist for the BEST FIT Program (Behavioral, Emotional, and Social Training For Infants and Toddlers) at James Madison University• Supervising mentors in an individual and group setting• Overseeing program development and research• Providing early intervention trainings to child caretakers, and linked those in need to local community resources• Stressing the importance and enhancing the knowledge of social, emotional, and behavioral development through intensive trainings on five module areas- Biology, Environment, Relationships, Development, and Connecting with Parents• Organizing and facilitating town hall meetings, evening trainings, specialized mentoring and coaching, and conferences• Networking with other community programs to develop conferences and campaigns• Creating and dispersing program evaluation tools, entering and evaluated participants’ qualitative and quantitative data, and reporting findings in written narratives Show less

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  Eastern mennonite university

  Aug 2010 - May 2012

  Lead coach

  Lead Coach for CoachLink at Eastern Mennonite University• Assisted in overseeing and supervising Masters-level counseling students who mentor undergraduate students as they transition and adjust to college life• Provided crisis intervention and one-on-one assistance to students who have issues with depression, anxiety, abuse, attention and concentration problems, trauma, drug use, and mood disorders, or those that require an extra layer of support • Facilitated group discussions and presentations on topics relating to health and wellness and CoachLink services• Organized a suicide awareness campaign through collaboration with James Madison University, Bridgewater College, and Blue Ridge Community College• Tracked coaches’ mentoring work with their assigned students, reporting status of cases to supervisor and program coordinator, evaluating qualitative and quantitative data, and writing case studies for possible replication of study Show less

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  Penn state university

  Aug 2012 - Jun 2015

  CEDAR Counseling Clinic Supervisor at Penn State University • Collaborated with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) on student referrals• Assigned clients to doctoral and masters-level practicum students• Developed new outreach services, such as closed-groups, rolling clinics, and psychoeducational workshops• Conducted individual and triadic-group supervision to staff cases, thoroughly conceptualize clients, review counseling videos, model and role-play new techniques, and learn to broach diversity• Developed new outreach services, such as closed-groups, rolling clinics, and psychoeducational workshops• Guided masters and doctoral-level practicum students on the professional responsibilities and administrative duties of working in a clinic• Provided crisis assessments and interventions to at-risk student clients• Oversaw the expectations, responsibilities, and payroll of work study students Show less Instructor through the Department of Educational Psychology, Counselor Education, & Special Education and College of Health and Human Development • Lectured and facilitated dynamic classrooms at the graduate and undergraduate level• Incorporated developmentally appropriate active-learning strategies in small and large classrooms, ranging in size from 12 to 60 students• Graduate counseling courses taught include: Adolescent Counseling, Counseling Techniques, Internship Supervision, and Testing & Assessment• Undergraduate courses taught include: Marriage and Family Therapy, Human Development Theories, and a returning guest lecturer for Biobehavioral Aspects of Stress Show less

  • Clinic and Counselor Supervisor

    Jan 2013 - Jun 2015

  • Instructor

    May 2013 - May 2015

  • Graduate Assistant

    Aug 2012 - May 2015

  • Doctoral-Level Counselor

    Aug 2012 - Dec 2012
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  Aurora counseling & well-being

  Jun 2015 - now

  Director and counselor

  Director and Counselor at Aurora Counseling & Well-Being, PLLC• Developing an innovative and integrative counseling center that provides a range of services, from individual and family therapy to wellness groups and couples' workshops• Utilizing advanced trauma training to promote a strength-based, culturally-sensitive, and trauma informed therapeutic environment• Employing evidenced-based and holistic practices to create a unique program for each client• Networking with other mental health professionals, medical doctors and family physicians, churches, community agencies, and more for referrals and optimal, comprehensive client treatment** Feel free to Follow Me on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraCopleyLPCFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/auroracounselingandwellbeing Show less