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Karen Ranglos

Estes Park

Summary


Personable and compassionate with strong foundation in psychology and counseling theory, dedicated to providing empathetic support and effective therapeutic interventions. Familiar with cognitive-behavioral techniques and crisis intervention strategies, with skills in active listening and effective communication. Aiming to promote mental well-being and facilitate positive change for individuals in need, within the recovery setting.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Counseling Intern

Aspen Christian Counseling
02.2024 - 08.2024
  • Delivered therapeutic services using sand tray therapy, person-centered therapy, narrative therapy, CBT, and some trauma informed somatic exercises to clients
  • Conducted intake interviews, assessments, and mental health evaluations to develop comprehensive client profiles with treatment plans and client goals
  • Collaborated with supervisors and fellow therapists to discuss case progress, challenges, and strategies
  • Documented client interactions, tracked progress, and maintained accurate clinical records in accordance with HIPAA guidelines

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern

Choice House Residential Treatment and Sober Living
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Counseling individuals and assisting in skill building for men with severe and persistent substance abuse/use disorders with coexisting mental health conditions, using CBT, DBT, Person Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
  • Co-Facilitated/Led Therapy Groups: Symptom Management for Addiction, Support Group for men, 12 Step engagement, Relationship and Process Groups
  • Conducted intake interviews, assessments, and mental health evaluations to develop comprehensive client profiles, treatment plans, and reviews for insurance and referrants
  • Collaborated with supervisors and fellow therapists to discuss case progress, challenges, and strategies
  • Established relationship with parents of clients with bi-weekly phone calls
  • Participated in monthly trainings: Trauma, Gambling Addiction, Sexual Addiction, Assessments

Owner/Operator

Glacier Lodge Resort
05.1996 - 01.2022

Teacher

Skyline & Niwot High Schools
08.2012 - 08.2021
  • Taught language arts and social studies to grades 9-12

Staff/Leader

Young Life
01.2002 - 01.2019
  • Counseled students through crisis situations, identity questions, relationship issues
  • Conducted outreach to students
  • Developed student leaders through discipleship training

Education

Masters - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, Colorado
12.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology

Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA
05.1994

Skills

  • Suicide risk assessment
  • Ethics and confidentiality
  • Relapse prevention
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Self-care promotion
  • Excellent communication
  • Dialectical behavior therapy

Affiliations

  • CCA Colorado Counseling Association
  • APA American Psychological Association

Licensure Certifications

  • CPCE, passed, 09/24
  • NCE, passed, 2024
  • Licensed in Colorado, LPCC.0023014

Timeline

Mental Health Counseling Intern

Aspen Christian Counseling
02.2024 - 08.2024

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern

Choice House Residential Treatment and Sober Living
08.2023 - 08.2024

Teacher

Skyline & Niwot High Schools
08.2012 - 08.2021

Staff/Leader

Young Life
01.2002 - 01.2019

Owner/Operator

Glacier Lodge Resort
05.1996 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology

Westmont College

Masters - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Colorado Christian University
Karen Ranglos