Mental health counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, reality therapy, group therapy, substance abuse counseling, school based counseling, adolescent therapy, play therapy, sand tray therapy, family therapy, mental health, diagnosis and treatment planning, mental illness
Stephanie Poag
behavioral health service provider
Thompson Child and Family Focus
Charlotte, NC
A calling is the place where interests and talents intersect. This place is where one can be most useful to the world and can simultaneously obtain personal fulfillment through a career. For me this the world of mental health. As a creative, outgoing young professional, I am seeking opportunities to chase my calling, use my e...
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“Searching is half the fun: life is much more manageable when thought of as a scavenger hunt as opposed to a surprise party.” -Jimmy Buffett "You only live once, but if you do it right once is enough." -Mae West "I believe the key to happiness is: someone to love, something to do, and something to look forward to." -Elvis Presley "What ...
Interests
working as a therapist in a mental health facility impacting the lives of mentally ill children and teenagers
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
Counseling Intern
August 2013 — Present
Winthrop University CCC
Counseling intern
January 2013 — Present
- plan and execute individual counseling sessions under supervision of licensed counselors
- maintain appropriate documentation including case progress notes
New Hope Carolinas
Residential Counselor II
June 2008 — Present
-Provides timely and accurate documentation in the clinical record of patient behavior/treatment plan, and interventions provided and their effectiveness on a daily basis, using the format approved by New Hope Treatment Centers.
-Managing a team of 4 staff and overseeing care for 15 developmentally disabled and mentally ill patients
-Executing behavioral interventions based on clients’ person centered plans
Career
Dutchman Creek Middle School
Counseling intern
January 2013 — April 2013
- Provided individual counseling including academic and personal counseling
- Facilitated group counseling and classroom guidance experiences
Winthrop University
masters of education, Mental health counseling
May 2014
Winthrop University
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Clinical mental health counseling
2013
North Greenville University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology
2008
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