Lauren Hilton
Savannah
Summary
With 8 years of experience, I offer a strong background in providing therapeutic support to diverse clients. Expert in addressing client needs and promoting positive outcomes through tailored interventions. Skilled in active listening and empathetic communication, ensuring clients feel heard and understood. Extensive experience in developing personalized treatment plans and therapeutic strategies. Utilize evidence-based practices to support client well-being and growth. Demonstrated commitment to fostering trust and facilitating effective communication through active listening and empathy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor
Access Mental Health
03.2025 - Current
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation, adhering to ethical standards and guidelines for professional practice.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering a supportive and safe environment for self-exploration and growth.
- Enhanced client well-being by utilizing evidence-based therapy techniques and individualized treatment plans.
- Improved client outcomes through the implementation of effective crisis intervention strategies during high-risk situations.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Access Mental Health Agency
05.2022 - 02.2025
- Collaborated with families and caregivers to promote understanding of their loved one''s mental health needs, facilitating a supportive home environment conducive to recovery.
- Developed culturally sensitive therapeutic approaches tailored to meet the unique needs of diverse clientele.
- Conducted play therapy sessions for child clients, promoting emotional expression and processing through age-appropriate activities.
- Creates individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances
Mental Health Counselor
RYDC
10.2022 - 04.2022
- Under general supervision, plans, manages, and evaluates social services programs
- Provided mental health counseling to inmates and support to help clients with cognitive, behavioral, and emotional disorders
VIRTUAL SCHOOL TEACHER
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Preparing all students for post-secondary success by implementing the district curriculum in a virtual setting using culturally responsive instructional strategies, monitoring student progress, analyzing student data and collaboratively planning for providing student
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL
09.2018 - 01.2021
- Assessed student performance to ascertain individual ability and need; then generated an evolving plan tailored to individual student learning ability
- Applied management strategy in a classroom setting, improving work completion and overall grades by 98% via process improvement, team building, and capitalizing amongst strengths rather than fixing weaknesses
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Coastal Harbor Treatment Center
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Company Overview: A residential facility managing the medical and psychological treatment of adolescents with severe mental illness (for example: schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, anxiety)
- A residential facility managing the medical and psychological treatment of adolescents with severe mental illness (for example: schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, anxiety)
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Savannah Youth Academy
06.2016 - 02.2018
- Developing a careful and creative learning environment suitable for preschool children
- Employing a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children
- Observing each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
WRITER/ BLOGGER
Celebrity Cafe
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Company Overview: Online
- Created thoughtful and unique content for latest celebrity news
- Renovated a blog platform by creating a new blog schedule and publishing one fresh and captivating blog per week
- I also wrote for Visionary Artistry Magazine in Savannah, Ga and for Savannah Scene
- Online
ASSISTANT OFFICE MANAGER
Monroe Langston Inc.
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Aided and assisted the branch manager in all areas of the business to ensure a well-organized, fast paced atmosphere that would continue to produce positive results
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Writing
Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GA03.2017
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
South University
Savannah, GASkills
- CPR Certified
- Therapeutic techniques
- Treatment planning
- Documentation management
- Family collaboration
- Client assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Documentation
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Content Creation
- Childcare
- Early Childhood
- Special Education
- Autism
- Organizational Skills
- Teaching
- Time Management
- Internet savvy
- Mentorship
- Performing Arts
- Storytelling
- Volunteer Work
Affiliations
- Nominated to write a proposal for Pastor Charles P. Roberson (community leader in Savannah, Ga)
- Member of the Association for Play Therapy (APT)
- Member of the ACA (American Counseling Association)
- Member of the ACA of Georgia (American Counseling Association)
- Georgia Student Rep. Committee / Volunteer Policy Council Representative of the Economic Opportunity Authority Program in Georgia
- Volunteer work at HUGS (Heads Up Guidance Services) in Savannah, Ga
- CSI Honor Society at South University
Certification
Play Therapist (RPT) - Association for Play Therapy.
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor
Access Mental Health
03.2025 - Current
Mental Health Counselor
RYDC
10.2022 - 04.2022
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Access Mental Health Agency
05.2022 - 02.2025
VIRTUAL SCHOOL TEACHER
12.2021 - 01.2022
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
Coastal Harbor Treatment Center
04.2019 - 10.2019
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL
09.2018 - 01.2021
WRITER/ BLOGGER
Celebrity Cafe
09.2016 - 07.2017
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Savannah Youth Academy
06.2016 - 02.2018
ASSISTANT OFFICE MANAGER
Monroe Langston Inc.
01.2016 - 02.2017
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
South University
Bachelor of Arts - Writing
Savannah College of Art And Design
Similar Profiles
Miranda GuitardMiranda Guitard
Addictions and Mental Health Worker- Peer Support at Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addictions and Mental Health ServicesAddictions and Mental Health Worker- Peer Support at Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addictions and Mental Health Services
Ayisha ChitakunyeAyisha Chitakunye
Service Director at Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) Mental Health Drug and Alcohol (MHDA) Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD)Service Director at Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) Mental Health Drug and Alcohol (MHDA) Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD)
PATRICIA MOSEKAPATRICIA MOSEKA
French Language Mental Health & Addiction System Navigator at Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental HealthFrench Language Mental Health & Addiction System Navigator at Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health