Outstanding knowledge of principles of psychology and mental health and expertise in implementing many types of behavioral and counselling therapies. Competencies in administering and interpreting psychological tests and developing intervention programs to adjust behavior. Ability to provide individual counselling services or facilitate group therapy sessions in a positive and effective manner. Strong sense of integrity when dealing with clients and a commitment to keeping information confidential when necessary. Excellent oral communicator and compassionate listener when discussing details of individual cases with clients and family members. Offered counselling services for patients struggling with substance abuse issues and worked with families to help support and treat individual behaviors. Advocated for clients to assist with additional supplementary services beyond the counsellor’s office, such as medication, social services, and housing help. Opened a free community center counselling office for local citizens without health insurance to address crisis situations. Developed a treatment plan for clients based on diagnosed condition, family input, client conversations, and other lifestyle aspects. Used cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to address mental health conditions and improve patient outcomes during a crisis. Implemented treatment plans that resulted in a more than 90 percent success rate, based on survey results six months after completing the program.