Danielle Dickey
Licensed Professional Counselor Canidate
Colorado Springs
Summary
Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Counseling Intern
Roots To Ground Counseling
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted client consultations and collaborated with other agency professionals to discuss courses of treatment.
- Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
- Implemented specific interventions to decrease behavior excesses and increase behavioral deficits.
- Reviewed case files to better assess client needs and proper course of treatment.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
Group Leader
Female Friendships
06.2019 - Current
- This group was created in 2019 to help young women in the Colorado Springs area connect with one another. The group focuses on building positive relationships while focusing on building professional skills, physical health, mental health, traveling, and art.
Counseling Intern
Mindful Springs Counseling
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Fostered resilience within clients by integrating strengths-based approaches into therapeutic interventions.
- Improved client self-awareness by guiding them through exercises in self-reflection, goal-setting, and personal growth.
- Implemented case management services for clients requiring additional resources or referrals outside of the counseling center setting.
- Worked individually with the perinatal population, providing personalized therapeutic services to meet their specific needs and goals.
Graduate Assistant- Campus Connections
UCCS College Of Education
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Completed intake assessment forms and filed clients' charts.
- Oversaw groups of over twelve students and assisted with academic projects.
- Prepared instructional materials and activity materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Supported student mentors with practical skills to help develop strong mentor relationships with their mentees.
Youth Advocate
Youth Advocate Programs
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Visited clients' homes to better comprehend environment and how it affected behavior and responses to situations.
- Conducted assessments to determine types of services individuals required.
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.
- Assisted families in developing and maintaining support network by identifying and utilizing community resources and services.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
Behavior Therapist
Family Support Center
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Administered therapy and applied behavioral analysis techniques to facilitate client treatment plan.
- Gathered information about clients using observational techniques and interviews, case histories and other assessment methodologies.
- Implemented individualized treatment plans developed by clinical supervisors to serve patients with diverse needs.
- Interacted with clients to assist in gaining insight, defining goals and planning action to achieve effective personal development and adjustment.
- Acquired baseline data and implemented approved programs using behavioral technology appropriately, neutrally and consistently.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO 06.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services And Counseling
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO 08.2020 - 05.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS 01.2013 - 05.2020
Skills
Motivational Interviewing
undefinedCertification
Basic Advocacy Training, Rutgers School of Social Work
Volunteering
- Planning Assistant, UCCS Student Leadership Committee
August 2021- Current
- Fundraising Coordinator, UCCS Counseling and Human Services Club
November 2021-January 2022
Share the Warmth Coat Drive: Raising funds and taking donations for coats, gloves, and hats for those in need in Colorado Springs. We raised over 200 donations from those in the community. Donating to local homeless shelters and local Women's shelters.
Honors & Awards
Human Services Leadership Award
Issued by UCCS Department of Counseling and Human Services · May 2022
Timeline
Counseling Intern
Mindful Springs Counseling
12.2023 - 05.2024
Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care, Postpartum Support International
08-2023
Counseling Intern
Roots To Ground Counseling
01.2023 - Current
Psychological First Aid, NCTSN
09-2022
Graduate Assistant- Campus Connections
UCCS College Of Education
07.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
06.2022 - Current
Basic Advocacy Training, Rutgers School of Social Work
05-2021
Youth Advocate
Youth Advocate Programs
03.2021 - 07.2022
Behavior Therapist
Family Support Center
10.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services And Counseling
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
08.2020 - 05.2022
Group Leader
Female Friendships
06.2019 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Johnson County Community College
01.2013 - 05.2020
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