WHITNEY MCSPADDEN
Paragould
Summary
To begin working as a Licensed Certified Social Worker for Retrospect Counseling.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Professional | LMSW - LCSW
NextStep Counseling Services
08.2021 - Current
- Assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing treatment of clients with Person Centered, Solution Focused, and Cognitive Behavioral approaches
- Guiding clients through short and long-term goal setting, focusing attention on realistic and achievable goals
- Providing individual and family therapy to clients and their families
- Helping clients to develop positive coping abilities and manage better in their home, school, and work environments
Mental Health Professional - Intern
Life Strategies Counseling, Inc.
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Provided weekly CBT-based therapy and support to clients and their families.
- Focused on short-term gains and long-term outcomes with individualized approaches to mental health treatment
- Supported clients working to overcome dependencies with both individual and group counseling
- Taught clients how to manage life changes and trigger events by developing positive coping skills
Education
Master of Social Work -
Arkansas State University
05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Arkansas State University
05.2014
Skills
- Client advocacy
- Crisis intervention
- Treatment planning
- Interpersonal communication
- Cultural competency
- Child and adolescent therapy
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
Awards
Arkansas State MSW Program Scholar - 4.0 GPA throughout the program
Certification
- To first obtain education and experience with treating complex trauma through EMDR.
- Learning new techniques and methods for treating individuals who suffer from anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, OCD, eating disorders, and behavioral disorders.
Timeline
Mental Health Professional | LMSW - LCSW
NextStep Counseling Services
08.2021 - Current
Mental Health Professional - Intern
Life Strategies Counseling, Inc.
08.2019 - 05.2021
Master of Social Work -
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Arkansas State University
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