counseling jobsWhat type of job are you looking for? I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for 20 years. I have a wide range of experiences. My top five issues are stress management, depression, anxiety, transitions, and grief. I utilize cognitive therapy, solution foced therapy, and brief therapy. I also use other types that address the client needs. What nationality are you? American What languages do you speak (and at what level)? English What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Belize What countries have you worked in? United States What countries do you have a visa to work in? None at this time. What field do you currently work in? Psychotherapy What fields have you worked in before? Special Education Teacher What qualifications do you hold? Bachelor's in Education, M.Ed. in Counseling and Guidance, Licensed Professional Counselor, and certification in Brain Wave Biofeedback Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Formal education gave me the basics but I feel that experience and supervision were the most valuable Describe the benefits of working with others Working with others provide support and feedback on cases. Describe the benefits of working alone I can set my own hours. What was your worst working experience? I worked as a school counselor and found that my clinical skills were not utilized in that kind of setting. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? The first session is most important. The way you present yourself as an accepting, non-judgemental, warm personality helps the client feel comfortable in continuing counseling. What unique skills do you have? I can perform Critical Incident Debriefing. With working with different agencies I have a vast amount of experience with different kind of issues. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? Working with an agency would be the first and private practice with a group would be second. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? I love guiding people through the counseling process and helping them reach their counseling goals. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? Paperwork What brought you to the field of counseling? My mentor and another psychotherapist both said I would make a good counselor. How can potential employers contact you? E-mail | 
