Elena Jackson, LMHC, LPC

Experience

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  Oasis / Haven

  Jan 2008 - May 2010

  Assistant Supervisor

  This on campus peer-led crisis hotline aimed at reducing suicide attempts, improve reporting of sexual misconduct and connect students to the college counseling center. In order to meet these goals, I provided extensive weekly training of crisis intervention to volunteers. I supervised peer college counselors through live observation. I would debrief with each of the 12 hotline volunteers to process each client to create resilient staff.

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  The Grace Smith House

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Intake Counselor

  I administered intake interviews for survivors of intimate partner violence in order to determine the most sutiable level of care and creation of safety plans. Co-facilitated group counseling for survivors and their children separately to prepare the families to create a safe environment and have more effective communication skills.

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  Ulster County Emergency Management

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2009

  Emergency Management Analyst

  Evaluated various crisis management plans and services for local organizations in order todetermine efficacy and feasibility.

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  Hudson River Psychiatric Center Dutchess Clinic

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

  Mental Health Counselor

  The outpatient clinic for a former New York state psychiatric hospitalIndependently provided individual counseling for severely mentally ill and dually diagnosed adults who are entering the community after long term hospitalizations. I led psycho-educational groups utilizing a dialectical behavioral strategies and motivational interviewing techniques. As a graduate extern, my supervision was provided by both a psychiatrist and a clinical social worker with over 25 years of faciliating successful intergration. Show less

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  Mount Saint Mary College

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  Mental Health Counselor

  My role was to create impact on individuals and campus wide. I provided counseling to students as individuals with diagnoses varying in severity including personality and mood disorders. Students were offered couples couples to reduce unhealthy communication and behavior patterns. For groups of neurodivergent students, I offered psychoeducation regarding the influence of varying diagnoses on mood and productivity. For adminstration, faculty and student leaders, I developed and implemented events aimed towards increasing mental health education to reduce stigma of treatment along with improving their skills and knowledge of resources. Show less

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  Mental Health Association in Ulster County

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2016

  Mental Health Counselor

  Substance Abuse Specialist for the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program.In order to reduce chronic homelessness and inpatient hospitalizations due to mental health decompensations for my clients, I provided individual, family and group counseling utilizing mindfulness, behavioral activitation and a dialectical behavioral therapy approach. Upon review, my clinical outcomes proved successful enough to lead this long standing program to an increase the accepted caseload numbers by 50%. The higher caseload of clients ultimately increased the budget for the orginazation to fund additional programs. I facilitated training and team building for the on boarding therapists as part of a long term succession plan.Also, I collaborated closely with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, mental health nurses and social workers to provide a comprehensive treatment for my client's concerns. Show less

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  Dr. Michele Winchester-Vega and Associates

  Jan 2015 - Oct 2019

  Mental Health Counselor

  I specialized in providing individual counseling to help individuals who struggle with anxiety and overachievement produce with ease. I developed expertise in helping distant couples reconnect post infidelity both in couples and individual counseling. Along with these specialities, I facilitied measureable improvement in mental wellness for anxious elemntary school children through therapeautic play and socially withdrawn teens. Improvement offered measured with PHQ-9 assessments.

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  Coaching and Counseling in Connecticut

  Apr 2019 - now

  Founder and Mental Health Counselor

  I lead a private practice offering counseling and coaching services. I specialize in helping professionals and executives transition into the next phase of their lives without anxiety, depression or relationship issues. Common transitions include personal, such as parenthood and marriage, as well as professional promotions from independent contributor responsibilites to managerial or leadership roles. The determination for counseling and coaching services in these areas at the beginning of care.Additionally, I offer consultations to psychotherapists in couples counseling and supervision for graduate level externships. Show less