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Kylie Naquin

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Summary

Dynamic counselor with experience at Magnolia Family Services and Fairview Treatment Center, skilled in solution-focused counseling and crisis intervention. Facilitated psychoeducational groups, enhancing client resilience and self-confidence. Proficient in therapy techniques, including CBT, while advocating for clients with compassion and respect. Committed to fostering positive behavior change and client growth.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Counselor

Magnolia Family Services
06.2024 - Current
  • Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
  • Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
  • Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.

Certified Wrap Around Facilitator

Ascent Health
03.2023 - Current
  • Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions.
  • Devised and implemented dispute resolution processes for companies, enabling fast resolution of disputes.
  • Conducted interviews with disputants, witnesses and any additional relevant groups or individuals.
  • Formulated focused and individualized resolutions aimed to peacefully settle disputes.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Drove dispute resolutions using effective problem-solving and by guiding mutual understanding of opposing viewpoints.

Counselor Intern

Fairview Treatment Center
08.2022 - 03.2024
  • Fostered communication and friendship among group members through team-building activities.
  • Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
  • Encouraged participants to open up and share thoughts at group counseling sessions.
  • Implemented specific interventions to decrease behavior excesses and increase behavioral deficits.
  • Developed treatment plans to help clients build self-confidence and resilience.
  • Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
  • Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
  • Educated clients on dangers of substance abuse and prevention techniques.
  • Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
  • Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
  • Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health

Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA
08-2023

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Nicholls State Univeristy
Thibodaux
12-2020

Skills

  • Therapy
  • Solution-focused counseling
  • Counseling
  • Client advocacy
  • Crisis intervention techniques
  • Substance abuse counseling
  • HIPAA

Timeline

Counselor

Magnolia Family Services
06.2024 - Current

Certified Wrap Around Facilitator

Ascent Health
03.2023 - Current

Counselor Intern

Fairview Treatment Center
08.2022 - 03.2024

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health

Nicholls State University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Nicholls State Univeristy

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