Karsyn Gorman
Colorado Springs
Summary
Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate with expertise in individual, family, and group counseling within community settings. Proficient in trauma-informed care and child-centered play therapy, delivering culturally responsive interventions. Committed to enhancing client outcomes through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and support for diverse populations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Counseling Intern
Family Resource Network
01.2025 - 04.2026
- Provided individual counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults in community mental health settings.
- Facilitated family counseling sessions, strengthening relationships and enhancing communication among family members.
- Supported clients through trauma, family disruption, foster care involvement, and behavioral concerns, promoting resilience and coping strategies.
- Utilized play therapy techniques and developmentally appropriate interventions for children and adolescents.
- Co-facilitated psychoeducational support groups for foster parents and caregivers.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary professionals and community agencies, enhancing client outcomes through integrated support.
- Completed clinical documentation, treatment planning, case notes, and progress reports in a timely manner.
- Participated in clinical supervision and case consultations to ensure quality care.
Camp Counselor
Sky Ranch Camps
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Supervised and mentored children and adolescents, fostering personal growth and teamwork in residential camp settings.
- Facilitated social-emotional development, conflict resolution, and group engagement, enhancing campers' interpersonal skills.
- Managed behavioral and emotional crises, ensuring participant safety and maintaining a supportive camp environment.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)
05-2026
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences - Psychology
University of Oklahoma
05-2024
Skills
- Individual and family counseling
- Group and child counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Trauma-informed care
- Psychoeducation and treatment planning
- Clinical documentation
- Child-Centered Play therapy techniques
- Person-centered counseling
- Foster care systems work
Affiliations
- American Counseling Association (ACA)
- Association for Play Therapy (APT)
- Chi Sigma Iota (CSI)
Trainings And Continuing Education
- Psychological First Aid Training, 5 Hours
- Mandated Reporting Training, 3 Hours
- Safe Sleep Training, 2 Hours
- Child Development and the Effects of Trauma: The Essentials, 2 Hours
- Child Development and the Effects of Trauma: Infant & Toddler Development, 1.5 Hours
- Child Development and the Effects of Trauma: School-Aged Child Development, 1.5 Hours
- Play Therapy Training and Coursework
- Nurturing Parenting Program Training (if completed)
Credentials And Certifications
National Certified Counselor (NCC), 06/01/26
Leadership Experience
Chi Sigma Iota (CSI), Secretary and Event Chair
Timeline
Counseling Intern
Family Resource Network
01.2025 - 04.2026
Camp Counselor
Sky Ranch Camps
06.2021 - 08.2023
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences - Psychology
University of Oklahoma