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NOW CERTIFIED
ALPHA-STIM Microcurrent Electrical Therapy (MET) Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) |
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Christine Cantilena Barnes
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Mercer University, Atlanta, GA. M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, GPA 3.95 (Honors) 2015
Relevant Coursework: Play Therapy, Sand Therapy, Group Therapy, and Substance Abuse Counseling Mercer University Piedmont Hospital - Extensive work in Marriage and Family 2017 Extensive work completed toward M.S. in Criminal Justice Administration, GPA 3.8 (Honors) 1996 Concentration: Behavior Management and Offender Psychiatric Counseling Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 1987 Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Criminal Justice Administration and Counseling 1994 Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA. Bachelor of Fine Arts - Minor in Psychology 1982 Honors: Alpha Phi Sigma |
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CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSURE
Member of Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) 2023 - Current Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) 2023 - Current Certified Professional Counseling Supervisor 2021 - Current Certificate in Life Coaching 2017 - Current Licensed Professional Counselor 2015 - Current BLS, First Aid, CPR, AED Certification 2012 - Current |
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COUNSELING EXPERIENCE
Private Practice, Changing Hope Counseling LLC March 2020 - Current Owner / Marketer Manage a case load of 60 clients in individual and group therapy. Work with hospitals and physicians on referrals. Perform assessments for client’s health including; PTSD, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, and self -harm. Determine treatment plans and goals while assisting in client positive care. Teach physician’s different care regiments and engage in excellent rapport. Patient advocate insurance companies to give and extend coverage for medical and mental health care. Encourage on-going coping skills, good eating and sleep regiments while helping in medicine management. Use an integrative approach and instill CBT and DBT. Emory University Hospital February 2018- December 2021 Trauma Intake Access / Mobile Assessor- Social Services Working in multi crisis situations, staffing with doctors concerning medication, building rapport with hospital staff, coordinating patient placement while providing exceptional care / documented detailed analysis of patient behavior while inpatient. Private Practice, Atlanta GA, Lead Therapist Atlanta Behavioral Medicine September 2016- March 2020 Performed clinical mental health assessments, assisted in setting attainable goals, and developed treatment plans for maintaining safety contracts. Motivated patients in learning new skills in healthy behaviors. Challenged patients to become more independent in areas of self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-control. Proficient in clinical notes, communicating with insurances and leading group sessions. Experienced in individuals with suicidal and homicidal thoughts, self-harming behaviors and behavioral defiance. Peachford UHS Hospital March 2016 – April 2020 Case Manager Social Services Provided therapy for one of Georgia’s largest health care systems responsible for mental health of children, adolescents, and adults. Responsibilities include but not limited to patient treatment planning, psychosocial interviewing and clinical documenting, Leading family sessions, provided safety and group intervention planning. Recommended future patient placements and counseling services. Taught thoughtful decision-making skills and attended physician treatment team meetings. Metropolitan Counseling Services September 2015- March 2016 Resident Therapist- Non-Profit Provided therapy for Georgia’s premier and oldest counseling resident training center for LAPC’s. Completed ethical and the best standards of care training for clients. Provider patient phone interviewing, client assessments, individual-couples counseling, and providing presentations for workshops and marketing. Ridgeview Institute May 2014 – July 2015 Interned and provided treatment for children and young adults with mental health disorders, substance abuse and addictions. Assisted in the coordination of care for patients with co-occurring disorders including depression, anxiety, psychosis, bipolar, mood disorders, defiant behaviors, and poly substance. Served as a contact for patients for individual sessions providing quality |
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MARKETING EXPERIENCE
Phillip Morris - Kraft Foods, Senior Sales Representative, 1989 - 1997
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
homes with children and completing necessary reports concerning their safety and well-being.
Concentrated on counseling sexually abused victims on a crisis phone line and counseled one-to-one to provide assistance for victims.
Weekly organization of team volunteers to visit nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospice homes Children’s programs at schools / shelters; offering social and emotional support while building relationships and rapport in the community. |
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Mu Upsilon Alpha Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, International Counseling Honor Society 2014 - Current American Psychological Association Member (APA) 2014 - Current American Counseling Association Membership (ACA) 2014 - Current National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) 2015 - Current ART BACKGROUND Kates’s Club, Atlanta GA, September 2015 — current
Decor8, LLC, Owner, Atlanta, GA, 1997 – current
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