Mallory Farmer
Marietta
Summary
Master's level pre-licensed counselor with background in mentoring and coaching teen girls and women, with an emphasis toward trauma recovery and spiritual growth. Skilled at connecting with clients to foster trust and understanding in a therapeutic setting. Adept at communicating with people of all backgrounds and developing effective client-centered care. Unique ability to incorporate spiritual and religious emphasis into mental and physical conceptualization of case.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master's Level Counseling Intern
Anna Crawford Children's Center
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided pro bono trauma counseling to survivors of childhood sexual abuse and traumatic grief aged 3-18.
- Used TF-CBT, DBT, somatic, ego/ self-states (parts), sand tray, non-directive play, and other therapies to help clients experience healing post-trauma.
- Held individual check-ins and family therapy sessions with non-offending caregivers.
- Conducted intakes, administer assessments such as the Trauma Symptom Checklist for Children and Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale, made and reviewed safety plans, and reported abuse to DFCS.
- Created a curriculum for and ran group therapy sessions.
- Communicated with an internal staff of forensic interviewers, family advocates, and other therapists for continuity of care.
- Maintained up-to-date clinical documentation via electronic recordkeeping systems.
- Educated children, caregivers, and the community on topics of childhood sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, and exposure to violence.
- Delivered workshops on social skills and conflict resolution for groups of children.
- Supported families by providing resources and guidance on community services available for children's welfare.
- Facilitated individual counseling sessions to support emotional and psychological development of children.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans for clients.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to enhance coping skills and resilience among youth.
Teen Mentor and Small Group Leader
North Metro Church
08.2002 - 05.2014
- Mentored teen girls in group and individual settings.
- Prepared and taught Bible Study.
- Chaperoned camps and mission trips.
- Supported physical, emotional and spiritual needs of adolescent youth.
Marketing Director and Assistant to the VP
A & C Enercom
01.1987 - 01.1997
- Responsible for marketing efforts and promotional materials, wrote and edited training materials and work proposals.
- Hired and managed staff.
- Developed forecasting models.
- Managed projects of various sizes with consistent skill, dedication and attention to detail, keeping teams on track and deliverables on schedule to meet targets.
- Served as liaison between executives and clients, managing calendars and appointments, determining priorities, completing special projects as assigned.
- Oversaw budget allocation for marketing projects, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
Education
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Richmont Graduate University
Atlanta, GA05.2024
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Business/Corporate Communications
Mercer University
Atlanta, GA05.1987
Skills
- Child and adolescent mental health
- Incorporation of art and creative therapies into the healing process
- Patient Assessments
- Yoga and somatic therapy
- Integration of spiritual care
- Patient Intake
- Patient Screening
- Trauma-informed CBT
- Mentoring
Affiliations
American Counseling Association
Christian Association for Psychological Studies
Certification
- Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) (2023, Medical University of South Carolina)
- Mandated Reporters: Critical Links in Protecting Children in Georgia (2023, ProSolutions Training)
- TF-CBT for Childhood Traumatic Grief (2023, Medical University of South Carolina)
- Stewards of Children training: Darkness to Light (2023)
- Recognizing and Managing Secondary Traumatic Stress (2023, Georgia State University, School of Social Work CEU)
- Introduction to Somatic Experiencing (2023) Deanna Davis LMFT, LPC, SEP, AAMFT-S, ACS
- Introduction to Telemental Health (2023, Richmont Graduate University)
- Introduction to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (2023, Richmont Graduate University)
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative: Research and Ethics
- Group 1. Biomedical Focus - CITI Program Issued Jul 2023 - Expires Jul 2026 56967764
- Group 2. Social/Behavioral Focus - CITI Program Issued Jul 2023 - Expires Jul 2026 56967765
- Human Subject Research Track (RCR) - CITI Program 56967766
- Social Determinants of Health, Marginalization, and Racial Trauma (2023, Richmont Graduate University)
- Navigating the neural dance: Applying polyvagal theory to the practice of emotionally focused couples therapy (2024, Atlanta Community for EFT)
- Three Approaches to Story in Therapy (2024, David Hall)
Timeline
Master's Level Counseling Intern
Anna Crawford Children's Center
05.2023 - 05.2024
Teen Mentor and Small Group Leader
North Metro Church
08.2002 - 05.2014
Marketing Director and Assistant to the VP
A & C Enercom
01.1987 - 01.1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Business/Corporate Communications
Mercer University
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Richmont Graduate University