Abbie Chamberlain

To love and serve the communities to which I am called, thoroughly and well.

Clinical Therapist at Integral Psychological Services (2025-09 - 2026-9)

Private Practice Clinician, working alongside Clients with a wide range of Mental Health Diagnoses to encourage longstanding healing from a variety of Mental Health Struggles, learning disabilities, & ways clients have felt ostracized due to Mental roadblocks throughout their lives.

Residential Clinical Therapist at Reach for Recovery (2025-07 – 2025-09)

• Provided trauma-informed clinical support to clients in a residential substance recovery setting
• Facilitated therapy groups
• Offered individual therapy sessions
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams
• Contributed to treatment planning and discharge processes

Residential Case Manager at Reach for Recovery (2025-03 – 2025-07)

• Supported clients by coordinating care plans
• Maintained case documentation
• Led check-ins
• Facilitated group sessions
• Served as a liaison between clients, therapists, and other staff to ensure consistency in care and support

Front Desker at Funky Buddha Hot Yoga (2023-08 – 2025-08)

• Maintained a clean and welcoming studio environment
• Collaborated with instructors
• Ensured excellent service and communication with patrons

MSW Intern at Reach for Recovery – Harbor House (2024-01 – 2024-09)

• Supported 10–13 women in residential substance abuse recovery
• Led Therapeutic Groups
• Attended In-House meetings
• Conducted Clinical observations on collaborative team
• Provided Documentation for Clinicians needing assistance
• Provided Documentation for Groups and Individual sessions held by myself personally

Capernaum Intern / Staff Associate at Timber Wolf Lake – Capernaum / Greater Holland Capernaum (2022-05 – 2023-08)

• Led students with disabilities during summer camp and throughout the year
• Coordinated activities, social outings, and support in inclusive ministry settings
• Worked through the Christian Ministry of Young Life

Lead Classroom Paraprofessional at Giant Steps Inc. (2021-08 – 2022-05)

• Assisted students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Diagnosis in the therapeutic day school setting
• Led morning meetings
• Applied crisis management skills daily
• Supported Therapists with lesson goals
• Aided to unite team of Classroom supports to promote a productive and safe learning environment

Youth Ministry Coordinator, Young Life Church Partner at Harbor Churches (2019-07 – 2020-08)

Planned events regularly for Youth within the church, and supported student faith development for the Youth at Harbor Life Church (Middle & High School Youth Groups weekly, Staff Lead for both teams). Attended meetings with other Youth Coordinators within Harbor Churches as well as within Young Life's Organization regularly, to aid peacekeeping between the both the Church Young Life as organizations. In addition to Harbor Churches Responsibilities, worked collaboratively with Grand Rapids SouthWest Young Life, leading Middle School Young Life Club (Wyldlife) along with 12 High School Senior Leaders weekly.

Extremely strong multitasking required.

Youth/Family Services Intern at SGA Youth/Family Services (2019-01 – 2019-05)

• Facilitated therapy sessions
• Presented on Mental Health topics applicable to student dynamics at Wendell Phillips Academy High School (Bullying, Emotion Regulation, etc)

Certified Caregiver at Personal Family (2015-08 – 2018-02)

• Provided in-home care for High School-aged female with Tubular Sclerosis
• Managed routines, moods, and basic needs with empathy and consistency
• Worked either 4 or 8+ hour shifts at a time as family needs presented themselves

Limited Licensed Master's in Social Work in Social Work – University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (2021 – 2025)

Bachelor's in Social Work Major, Ministry Minor (Emphasis in Social Witness) – Hope College (2015 – 2019)