Milagro Behny
Indianapolis
Summary
Compassionate individual who desires to advocate for clients in unique and personal ways, valuing both honesty and integrity. Demonstrating strong work ethic willing to go above and beyond.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
School Behavioral Health Therapist
Community Health Network
05.2022 - 03.2025
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
Client Advocate
Heartline Pregnancy Center
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Assisted clients to better understand roles as parents, focusing on developing skills to nurture and guide children
- Gathered information about clients using observational techniques and interviews, case histories and other assessment methodologies
- Referred clients to mental health services, physicians, and social service agencies for additional support
Mental Health Counselor Intern
Indiana Wesleyan University
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Applied a variety of psychological methods and techniques in screening, assessment, and evaluation of clients
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment
Student Intern
White's Residential & Family Services
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Performed 6 hours of supervised group counseling sessions; weekly
- Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Skills Coach
The Bowen Center
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Assisted both parents and children with psycho-social skills/building practices identified in the clients' treatment plan
- Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage effective ongoing care plans for at-risk patients
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs
Student Intern
Grant Blackford Mental Health
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN01.2022
Bachelor Of Science - Addiction Counseling
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN01.2019
Diploma - undefined
Tippecanoe Valley High School
Akron, IN01.2015
Skills
- Skilled in Intake Interviewing
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Mental Health Support
- Treatment Planning
- Suicide Prevention
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Additional Information
- National Certified Counselor (NCC), Issued June 2022
- Mental Health Associate, Issued September 2023
- EMDR Consulting: Part 1, 09/01/21
- EMDR Consulting: Part 2, 11/01/21
- Inner Resources Training Institute: Level I Sand Tray Training, 07/01/21
Timeline
School Behavioral Health Therapist
Community Health Network
05.2022 - 03.2025
Client Advocate
Heartline Pregnancy Center
12.2020 - 04.2022
Mental Health Counselor Intern
Indiana Wesleyan University
08.2020 - 08.2021
Skills Coach
The Bowen Center
01.2020 - 11.2020
Student Intern
Grant Blackford Mental Health
08.2019 - 12.2019
Student Intern
White's Residential & Family Services
05.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor Of Science - Addiction Counseling
Indiana Wesleyan University
Diploma - undefined
Tippecanoe Valley High School
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Indiana Wesleyan University
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