Helene Morneau

Provided virtual and in person treatment for clients experiencing a variety of mental health concerns, including depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, career transition, and changes in family system due to marriage, grief & loss, and becoming parents.

Counselor at Ambitions Counseling Services (2024-06 – 2026-06)

Provided virtual and in person treatment for clients experiencing a variety of mental health concerns, including depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, career transition, and changes in family system due to marriage, grief & loss, and becoming parents.

• Created and implemented treatment plans collaboratively with client participation.
• Engaged in team meetings and contributed ideas to how to grow the business.
• Completed regular professional development with the Connecticut Counselor Association, as well as other resources.

School Counselor at Hartford Public Schools (2012-09 – 2022-09)

• Provided appraisal and advisement to all students through large group, classroom, small group, and individual settings
• Implemented a developmentally appropriate school counseling curriculum to all students
• Facilitated short-term small group and individual counseling to help students learn coping skills for personal, social, academic, and family concerns
• Implemented career exploration program using Naviance and additional resources
• Prepared 8th grade students for high school and explore high school options
• Assisted families in completing the high school application process through RSCO
• Participated in team meetings, student strategy teams, and 504/PPT meetings as appropriate
• Utilized data to identify gaps in achievement, opportunity, and attainment
• Made referrals to appropriate school and community resources.

School Counselor at Orville H. Platt High School (2012-03 – 2012-06)

• Assisted students in understanding promotion and graduation requirements
• Monitored student achievement & attendance
• Delivered weekly lessons to junior students in advisory group
• Referred students to supportive services to address mental health issues impacting learning
• Counseled students about making positive life choices that will impact future goals

School Counselor at Arundel High School (2007-11 – 2011-09)

• Collaborated with school counseling team to deliver services in the academic, personal/social, and career domains through individual advising, large group guidance, and small group counseling
• Assisted students and families in addressing adjustment problems, including referrals as needed to the pupil personnel worker, school psychologist, and local agencies
• Provided educational and career planning for all students that includes structured academic and career plans leading toward graduation and beyond
• Ensured that students were enrolled in relevant and rigorous courses
• Coordinated Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery administration
• Promoted parent involvement and education by organizing monthly “Parent Café” meetings

School Counselor at Alexis I. du Pont Middle School (2004-09 – 2007-11)

• Taught vocational education curriculum to grade eight
• Cooperated with the YMCA to implement a Peer Mediator/Conflict Resolution program
• Collaborated with GEAR UP, University of Delaware and Educational Talent Search to provide college readiness activities and educational planning to families of low income and minority students
• Supervised School Counseling Interns from Wilmington University
• Delivered Safe & Drug Free Schools programming in grades six through eight

College Counseling, +3 Graduate Credits in College Counseling – University of Hartford

Pastoral Counseling. +15 Graduate Credits in Pastoral Counseling – Loyola University

M.A. in Counselor Education (60 credits) – Fairfield University

B.S. in Sociology, Minor in German – St. Joseph’s University

College Preparatory Program – Masuk High School