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Valerie Victoria Cuffee

Atlanta

Summary

Behavioral Counselor with extensive experience in grief support, trauma recovery, and life transitions. Proficient in culturally responsive counseling, case management, and group facilitation. Expertise in integrating psychoeducation and evidence-based interventions to promote resilience and healing.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Insurance Agent

Independent Contractor - Self Employed
Atlanta
12.2025 - Current
Passed insurance exam to facilitate career transition.

Delivered tailored insurance consultations based on individual client needs.

Educated clients on diverse insurance products, enhancing understanding of benefits.

Fostered strong client relationships through open communication and reliable service.

Ensured ongoing client satisfaction and trust through consistent follow-up.

Utilized expertise in insurance to provide informed recommendations for coverage options.

Focused on developing long-term client loyalty through personalized service.

  • Streamlined client education process to aid informed decision-making regarding coverage.

Behavior Counselor / Group Facilitator ( Contracto

Agape Integrated Health Care
College Park
09.2023 - Current
  • Provide grief-focused interventions and coping strategies for clients.
  • Conduct behavioral assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care.

Behavioral Counselor / Director, Transitional Home

Victory Won Counseling
Atlanta
10.2020 - Current
  • Directed transitional housing programs with emphasis on grief recovery.
  • Delivered culturally sensitive counseling for diverse populations.
  • Supported homeless adults with mental health challenges and bereavement needs.

Behavior Counselor

Helping Hands Community Center
College Park
09.2024 - 01.2025
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on grief processing.
  • Promoted therapeutic communication and resilience among clients.

EDWP Case Manager

CareSmart LLC
Atlanta
04.2024 - 07.2024
  • Supported elderly clients in end-of-life transitions.
  • Conducted home visits and provided crisis intervention during bereavement.

Behavior Counselor

Potters House Family Treatment Center
Stone Mountain
12.2022 - 03.2023
  • Developed rapport with clients, fostering trust and promoting positive change in their lives.
  • Provided specific interventions and support to specialty population.

Rental Housing Case Manager / Advisory Consultant

National Assistance Corporation of America (NACA)
Chamblee
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Conducted regular home visits to evaluate living conditions and provide ongoing support as needed to maintain optimal outcomes for clients in permanent housing placements.

Supervised Therapist

Paradise for Living
Stone Mountain
02.2019 - 03.2020
  • Provided individual and group therapy for clients experiencing grief and trauma.
  • Collaborated with families to foster supportive environments during loss.

Supervised Therapist

Reunited Counseling
Decatur
10.2016 - 06.2018
  • Wrote BIRP notes for Medicaid billing.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.

Education

MSW - Mental Health and Wellness, Grief And Bereavement

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
04.2026

Master of Science - Clinical Psychology, Marriage and Family

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
09.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
03.2010

Associate of Science - Retail Marketing Management

New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, NY
10.1983

Skills

  • Substance abuse
  • Psychoeducation
  • Relapse prevention
  • Multicultural competence
  • Individual counseling
  • Self-awareness
  • Behavior modification
  • Client assessment
  • Clinical documentation
  • Treatment plans
  • Case documentation
  • Excellent communication
  • Effective communication
  • Active listening
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Professionalism
  • Grief and Bereavement
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Group therapy facilitation
  • Crisis intervention
  • Cultural competency
  • Grief counseling
  • Therapeutic communication
  • Empathy development
  • Group therapy
  • Boundary setting
  • Mental health assessment
  • Family therapy
  • Group psychotherapy expert
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Residential treatment programs

Certification

Georgia Insurance License, Passed Exam, Issuance pending, 12/25

Timeline

Licensed Insurance Agent

Independent Contractor - Self Employed
12.2025 - Current

Behavior Counselor

Helping Hands Community Center
09.2024 - 01.2025

EDWP Case Manager

CareSmart LLC
04.2024 - 07.2024

Behavior Counselor / Group Facilitator ( Contracto

Agape Integrated Health Care
09.2023 - Current

Behavior Counselor

Potters House Family Treatment Center
12.2022 - 03.2023

Rental Housing Case Manager / Advisory Consultant

National Assistance Corporation of America (NACA)
09.2022 - 12.2022

Behavioral Counselor / Director, Transitional Home

Victory Won Counseling
10.2020 - Current

Supervised Therapist

Paradise for Living
02.2019 - 03.2020

Supervised Therapist

Reunited Counseling
10.2016 - 06.2018

MSW - Mental Health and Wellness, Grief And Bereavement

Grand Canyon University

Master of Science - Clinical Psychology, Marriage and Family

Walden University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Arizona

Associate of Science - Retail Marketing Management

New York City College of Technology
Valerie Victoria Cuffee