NOW CERTIFIED
ALPHA-STIM
Microcurrent Electrical Therapy (MET)
Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES)
Christine Cantilena Barnes
EDUCATION
M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Mercer University, Atlanta, GA, 2015
Relevant Coursework: Play Therapy, Sand Therapy, Group Therapy, and Substance Abuse Counseling
M.S. in Criminal Justice Administration, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA , 1996 Concentration: Behavior Management and Offender Psychiatric Counseling
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, 1987
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Criminal Justice Administration and Counseling, 1994
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Minor in Psychology Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, 1982
Certifications/Licenses
Completion of Licensed Professional Counselor 2015 - current
BLS for the Healthcare Provider Certification 2012 - current
First Aid, CPR & AED American Heart Association 2013 - current
National Certified Pet Therapy Evaluator and Program leader for Pet Partners Association 1990 - current
COUNSELING EXPERIENCE
Mobile Assessor, Emergency Room/Social Services, Emory University Hospital, February 2018 - current
  • Provide detailed, analytical skills for patient’s behaviors while determining possible placement and implementing 1013’s. 
  • Deliver strong evidence of self-sufficiency, creating and developing plans for providing excellent customer service.
  • Utilize creative, effective and quick decision-making abilities to solve problems in crisis situations.

Lead Therapist, Atlanta Behavioral Medicine, Private Practice, September 2016 - current
  • Perform clinical mental health assessments, assist in setting attainable goals, and develop treatment plans / safety contracts.
  • Motivate patients to learn new skills while challenging more independence in areas of self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-control.
  • Experienced with individuals contemplating suicidal and homicidal thoughts, self-harming behaviors and behavioral defiance.
  • Proficient in clinical notes and leading group sessions.

Case Manager Social Services, Peachford UHS Hospital, March 2016 - current  
  • Provide therapy for one of Georgia’s largest health care systems overseeing the mental health of children, adolescents, and adults.
  • Responsibilities include treatment planning, psychosocial interviewing, family sessions, safety planning, group intervention planning, and recommendations for future placement/counseling services.
  • Teach and reinforce thoughtful decision-making skills, and attend/provide feedback at treatment team meetings.
 
Resident Therapist, Metropolitan Counseling Services, September 2015 - March 2016
  • 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.  
  • Conducted phone interviews, client assessments, individual and couples counseling, and provided workshop presentations in a variety of therapy modalities.  

Intern Therapist, Ridgeview Institute,  May 2014 – July 2015
  • Provided treatment for children and young adults with mental health disorders including co-occurring substance abuse addiction, depression, anxiety, psychosis, bipolar, mood disorders, defiant behaviors. 
  • Served as a contact for patients for individual sessions providing quality counseling and coping skills. Reviewed admission documentation to build treatment plans and follow up progress notes in a timely manner. 
  • Conducted and assisted DBT groups, process groups, art-related therapy classes, and family group sessions. Under supervision of licensed professional, implemented interventions, discharge planning and documentation to DFAC when needed for children and adolescents.
  • Developed and executed curriculum utilizing expressive art therapy, resulting in patients being able to process a variety of issues such as trauma history, anxiety, depressive feelings, and behavioral issues. 
ART BACKGROUND
Kates’s Club, Atlanta GA, September 2015 — current
  • Teach children about loss and grief by expressing it through art therapy and games.
  • Supporting children ages 6—17 years old. Processing their grief in group therapy.

Decor8, LLC, Owner, Atlanta, GA, 1997 – current
  • Taught art and designed educational classes to adolescents and adults through Clayton State University in classroom and summer camp environment
  • Successfully built and operated an interior design company demonstrating excellent organizational skills, solving problems for clients, and intuitively recommending solutions
  • Established continual therapeutic working relationships with many diverse clients and vendors utilizing excellent communication skills
  • Marketed and presented, via workshop format, complete design services to communities in Atlanta and resort areas
  • Specialized in selling comprehensive space, design plans, and unique artistic concepts
  • Member of International Furnishings and Design Association - IFDA 
MARKETING EXPERIENCE 
Phillip Morris - Kraft Foods, Senior Sales Representative, 1989 - 1997
  • Working for one of its largest food divisions, generated new presentations and grew corporate relationships by managing them efficiently through weekly seminars
  • Sold and marketed to 30 major grocery chains in the North Georgia area, implementing new products and brand awareness to gain market share
  • Built customer relations with store and district managers to ensure proper execution and coordination of product promotions and display activities
  • Oversaw client VIP NASCAR races held in the Richmond area
  • Consistently met and exceeded sales goals, receiving three promotions throughout tenure.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Mu Upsilon Alpha Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, International Counseling Honor Society  2014 - current
American Psychological Association Member  2014 - current
American Counseling Association Membership  2014 - current
National Board of Certified Counselors  2015 - current
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Trauma Therapy and EMDR Certificate  September 2017 - current
Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Certificate, (TFCBT) 2013
Medical University of South Carolina, 10 hour CEUs    

​Play Therapy (all Play Therapy courses acquired for RPT – 150 hours) 2015                     
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50 hours of Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Training  1996
Worked for the Athens-Clarke County Georgia Juvenile Court assisting social workers while visiting homes with children and completing necessary reports concerning their safety and well-being.

50 hours of Hotline Crisis Intervention Training - Contact Peninsula of Virginia 1995
Concentrated on counseling sexually abused victims on a crisis phone line and counseled one-to-one to provide assistance for victims.

State Coordinator and Evaluator for Perimeter Pet Pals
Pet Therapy Volunteering  1990 - current
Weekly organization of team volunteers to visit nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospice homes and child programs at schools/shelters; offering social and emotional support while building relationships and rapport in the community.

​COMPUTER SKILLS 
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, Explorer, PC/Mac