Kristle Small

Providing individual, couples, and family therapy to clients in a group practice. Establishing rapport and a therapeutic relationship in order to facilitate change in the lives of those served. Creating and maintaining treatment plans, progress notes, yearly evaluations and other clinical/administrative duties in order to evaluate the client's treatment and therapeutic progress.

Licensed Professional Counselor - Kristle J. Small Psychological Services - Philadelphia, PA

(2011-01)

Providing individual, couples, and family therapy to clients in a group practice. Establishing rapport and a therapeutic relationship in order to facilitate change in the lives of those served. Creating and maintaining treatment plans, progress notes, yearly evaluations and other clinical/administrative duties in order to evaluate the client's treatment and therapeutic progress.

• Facilitating workshops/groups on effective communication for couples; stress/anxiety reduction; and coping with depression
• Supervising licensed counselors in a group setting
• Providing clinical supervision for graduate interns and overall serving as a clinical supervisor and administrator for the group

Licensed Professional Counselor - Dr. Robin Lowey & Associates - Philadelphia, PA

(2017-01 - 2020-01)

Providing individual, couples, and family therapy to clients in a large group practice. Establishing rapport and a therapeutic relationship in order to facilitate change in the lives of those served. Creating and maintaining treatment plans, progress notes, yearly evaluations and other clinical/administrative duties in order to evaluate the client's treatment and therapeutic progress.

• Facilitating workshops/groups on effective communication for couples; stress/anxiety reduction; and coping with depression

Licensed Professional Counselor - Life Counseling Services - Radnor, PA

(2013-11 - 2017-01)

Providing individual, couples, and family therapy to clients in a large group practice. Establishing rapport and a therapeutic relationship in order to facilitate change in the lives of those served. Creating and maintaining treatment plans, progress notes, yearly evaluations and other clinical/administrative duties in order to evaluate the client's treatment and therapeutic progress.

• Facilitating workshops/groups on effective communication for couples; stress/anxiety reduction; and coping with depression

Mental Health Therapist - The Wedge Recovery Center - Philadelphia, PA

(2011-06 - 2013-11)

Providing individual, couples, and family therapy to clients of mental health agency. Establishing rapport and a therapeutic relationship in order to facilitate change in the lives of those served. Creating and maintaining treatment plans, progress notes, yearly evaluations and other clinical/administrative duties in order to evaluate the client's treatment and therapeutic progress.

• Attending weekly group and individual supervision in order to gain clinical feedback from a licensed professional; also to pursue an independent license
• Coordinating outreach programs to assist clients in maintaining their basic needs
• Attending monthly staff meetings, and psychiatric case consults all to enhance the overall treatment of each individual served

Graduate Student Internship - Rosemont College Counseling Services - Bryn Mawr, PA

(2009-09 - 2011-05)

Serving an internship as a counselor for college students through meeting students individually to process mental health, adjustment, and life issues; creating outreach programs to reduce the stigma around mental illness; facilitating discussion groups and teaching workshops on various mental health topics; engaging in weekly supervision sessions to discuss and gain feedback on difficult cases; and meeting the psychological needs of college students through counseling.

Graduate Research Assistant - Rosemont College Counseling Services - Bryn Mawr, PA

(2009-09 - 2011-05)

Serving as a research assistant for the undergraduate psychology department to study the effectiveness of an individual-focused feedback session in reducing college freshman drinking and increasing student academic and non-academic engagement; consulting with a team of professionals in the behavioral health field; conducting interviews with first year students/reporting results (all under the direct supervision of a PhD. level researcher).

Graduate Extern - Temple University Student Athlete Academic/Advising Support - Philadelphia, PA

(2009-09 - 2011-05)

Serving as an education specialist for the student athletic department. Supervising athletes during study hall periods, assuring timely completion of assignments, providing various resources to students when needed and meeting the educational needs of the student athletes on campus.

Senior Youth Worker - Juvenile Justice Commission of New Jersey D.O.V.E.S. Residential Community Home - Bordentown, NJ

(2007-10 - 2010-10)

Supervised the daily activities of adjudicated juveniles in a secure residential/mental health treatment facility through: providing a structured and therapeutic living environment; empowered residents through daily counseling sessions; transported residents to and from medical appointments and court hearings; attended the daily needs of residents.

• Professional Mentor: Positioned myself as a role model and empowered youth to access and utilize their personal talents
• Education Liaison: Scheduled monthly college tours and information sessions for residents to encourage furthering their education. Also, coordinated weekly trips to community libraries and quarterly trips to art and history museums
• Group Facilitator: Coordinated and supported group counseling sessions based on the individual treatment plans of specific residents
• Community Service Facilitator: Coordinated monthly activities within the community in which residents actively participated in to promote a sense of charity

M.Ed. - Counseling Psychology - Temple University (2008-09 - 2011-05)

B.A. - Sociology - Rowan University (2006-01 - 2007-05)

A.A. - Sociology - Atlantic Cape Community College (2003-09 - 2005-12)