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Born in Fayetteville, Arkansas. I am a graduate of the Fayetteville Public Schools with advanced education from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.
In addition, I regularly attend and participate in continuing education, conferences, and studies regarding therapy and concepts in my field of expertise.
I specialize in children, adolescent, and family therapy
Mental, emotional, behavioral needs and problems |
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Counselor, MS LPC
Ozark Guidance Center
December 2009 – June 2014
Outpatient child adolescent therapy Siloam Springs clinic
July 2013 – June 2014
counsel children, adolescents, and families regarding mental / emotional/ behavioral health problems
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School based Counselor MS, LPC, MHP
Ozark Guidance Center
November 2009 – June 2013 Northwest Arkansas
Work w/ children, adolescents, parents and educators regarding mental health, emotional, and behavioral needs in several Northwest Arkansas public school districts.
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Mental Health Administration Support/Internship
Ozark Guidance Center
January 2009 – May 2009 Springhouse clubhouse
Researched and implemented supported employment network status through the Social Security administration for the community mental health center. Supported employment is an evidenced based effective treatment for adults with severe mental illness.
Rehabilitation Counseling Continuing Education
University of Arkansas
August 2007- August 2009
Mental Health paraprofessional
Ozark Guidance Center
July 2006 – August 2008
Assist with case management of clients, under the direction of Mental Health professionals’ treatment plan guidelines.
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Benefits Specialist, Human Resources
Ozark Guidance Center
April 2003 – July 2006 Springdale, AR
-Advised employees regarding benefits eligibility and regulations
-Reconciled insurance bills from different insurance carriers
-Organized annual enrollment
-Organized annual pension enrollment
-Participated in weekly new hire orientation describing various insurance policy rules, eligibility guidelines
-Published monthly calendar and articles for Guidelines-the company newsletter. |
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