Laura Westbrook, MA, LPC, SEP

Experience

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  Lomas Mortgage USA

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1995

  Human Resources Assistant II

  Supporting approximately 2,300 employees, managed general personnelfunctions including salary administration, compensation, unemployment, variousemployee relations and benefits programs, and recruiting.

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  InterVoice, Inc

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2001

  Manager, Compensation

  Under general supervision, coordinated a wide range of complex support and developmentactivities related to corporate recruiting, staffing, compensation, salary administration andemployee relations.

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  Mayhill Hospital

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Practicum

  Conducted clinical interviews for incoming patients, as well as safety crisis plans for discharging patients. Completed treatment plans for incoming patients. Co-led group sessions with staff therapists for geriatric and adult populations. Co-led the Intensive Outpatient Program group sessions with the staff therapist. Co-facilitated Schick Shadel substance abuse treatment sessions.

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  Acorn Counseling Education Services

  Aug 2013 - Jul 2018

  LPC Intern

  Completed requirements for both the student Internship and Licensed Internship. Enjoyed working with families in many different capacities, including marriage counseling, Child-Parent Relationship Training (CPRT) and individual counseling for all ages. Utilized play therapy with children under the age of 12.. Valued the privilege of joining families as they worked through life's challenges.

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  Griffin Therapy Center

  Aug 2016 - Mar 2019

  Licensed Professional Counselor

  Counseled couples, individuals, and children of all ages, as well as clients from Denton County Probation working to fulfill the requirements of their probation. Co-led quarterly marriage retreats sponsored by Stacy Griffin on beautiful Lake Texoma. Utilized training from Gottman Method Couples Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy for work with couples.

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  Hope Rising Counseling

  Mar 2019 - now

  Licensed Professional Counselor

  Welcoming adults, couples, and families both in office and via Telehealth. I work from a Narrative Focused Trauma Care lens to understand with greater clarity client's relational dynamics and systemic experiences. I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy and Gottman Method Couples Therapy in my work with couples. I utilize my training as a Somatic Experiencing Professional (SEP) and EMDR to address the effects of trauma and abuse on present day functioning.