Gabrielle Balmer
Willmar
Summary
Energetic and compassionate individual with natural ability to connect with others and create supportive environment. Possessing foundational understanding of counseling theories and techniques, coupled with strong active listening skills. Committed to making positive impact through empathy and effective communication.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor Intern
Lighthouse Counseling Ltd
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Enhanced client outcomes by implementing evidence-based counseling techniques and interventions.
- Implemented creative approaches to engage clients in therapeutic activities that fostered personal growth and self discovery.
- Assisted in the development of treatment plans for clients, resulting in improved mental health and wellbeing.
- Demonstrated cultural competence when working with diverse populations by considering cultural factors when creating treatment plans.
- Maintained high level of patient confidentiality to comply with all federal and company regulations.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Supervised meetings with family members to help create support system for clients.
- Evaluated client progress toward goals, adjusting treatment approaches as needed to maximize effectiveness of interventions.
- Supported clients in crisis situations, providing immediate intervention and connecting them with appropriate resources.
- Maintained up-to-date clinical documentation via electronic recordkeeping systems.
Pre-K Teaching Assistant
Nessa's Young'uns Natural Play Center
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Enhanced student learning experiences by implimenting hands-on activities and group projects from lesson plans.
- Supported lead teacher in creating a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment, fostering positive relationships among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop age-appropriate curriculum aligned with state standards and school goals.
- Facilitated small group reading sessions, promoting early literacy skills and comprehension strategies for Pre-K students.
- Monitored student behavior during structured playtime activities ensuring safety while encouraging cooperative interactions among peers.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student progress through written reports and parent-teacher conferences, maintaining open lines of communication for collaborative support of student success.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC12-2019
Skills
- Motivational interviewing
- Multicultural competence
- Self-care strategies
- Intervention planning
- Psychoeducation
- Patient intake
- Treatment Planning
- Referral management
- Evidence-based counseling
- Conflict resolution
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
Timeline
Counselor Intern
Lighthouse Counseling Ltd
08.2023 - 05.2024
Pre-K Teaching Assistant
Nessa's Young'uns Natural Play Center
02.2019 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Western Carolina University
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