ADRIENNE STOVER

5 Shadow Valley Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28739 C: (828)-231-3038 stover.a.n@gmail.com

LPC-A #A14339

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Compassionate, solutions-oriented clinical mental health counselor dedicated to providing exceptional care and devising creative treatment plans for
children, adolescents, adults, and families. Strong belief and trust in mankinds resiliency through traumatic hardship. Solid reputation as a hard-
working, committed professional that is passionate about helping others succeed.
SKILLS
Skilled in intake interviewing and devising treatment and discharge Have an awareness and sensitivity to multicultural issues; Training in
plans; Significant training in the group counseling process; Adept in crisis intervention techniques; Experienced in intense environments
using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint that require skillful conflict resolution
WORK HISTORY
Administrative Support, 5/17 to Current
Family Preservation Services Asheville, NC
Organized and maintained accurate clinical records, updating as needed to insure accuracy and compliance
o Updated a significant amount of chart in order to keep the company compliant with laws regarding chart management
Supported clients in accessing and obtaining specific immediate needs such as transportation, food, and medicine
Proactively reached out to clients in order to ensure they received the proper care and were continuing to meet their goals
Provided support and advocacy for those struggling with mental illness and substance abuse
Secured and protected the confidentiality of client data in accordance with state and federal regulations and company policy
Membership Engagement Representative II, 10/2015 to Current
Hendersonville Family YMCA Hendersonville, NC
Contributed to the overall YMCA mission of healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility by promoting our annual campaign
o A goal of $100,000 was surpassed and raised for the communities within Western North Carolina
Used active listening and other communication skills to work closely with the Spanish speaking community through all aspects of the YMCA
Organized, developed, and led structured activities for youth in low income families, such as Kids in Motion
o Kids in Motion allowed children with little structure at home to be a part of a regulated environment that taught responsibility,
teamwork, and built self-esteem
Offered support and guidance to low income families through our scholarship program that allows reduced fees for membership
o Facilitated conversation based on income and specific struggles with each family in order to ensure appropriate support
Intern; School-Based Therapist (K-4th; 9th-12th), 08/2016 to 04/2017
Family Preservation Services of North Carolina Asheville, NC
Worked diligently to support children, adolescents, and their families through therapeutic sessions that were client-centered and focused on
identifying natural supports, as well as introducing new techniques and skills
Partnered with school staff and others out in the community to ensure that the children and their families were receiving immediate needs
Co-led 6 group counseling sessions with 5 students at an elementary school that pertained to enhancing self-esteem
o Facilitated guidance through proper teamwork, mediation, and decision making which led to a cohesive and meaningful
environment
Remained in a client-centered point of reference while identifying, assessing and evaluating clients informed by DSM-V diagnostic criteria
o Developed treatment plans for clients and families with diagnoses such as autism, depression, perfectionism, and ADHD
Youth Services Specialist II, 07/2014 to 06/2015
Mid-Atlantic Youth Services, Corp. Emlenton, PA
Provided support for juveniles aged 14 to 21 within a residential treatment setting that included active listening, empathizing, and unconditional
positive regard without judgment towards offenses committed
o Maintained a sensitive and compassionate stance when youth were directing violent behaviors towards other youth and staff
o Recognized and gained knowledge regarding the effects of trauma on children and their families
o Provided stable and transparent professional relationships with the youth that taught respectable boundaries
Reinforced cultural sensitivity in all youth and staff by educating and creating discussion based on personal differences throughout the facility
Led cognitive behavioral therapeutic group sessions with 10-12 male juveniles weekly the focused on processing negative thought patterns
EDUCATION
Master of Science: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 2017
Western Carolina University - Biltmore Park Campus - Cullowhee, NC
Training in Play Therapy, Creative Expressive Arts Therapy, Zones of Regulation, and the Community Resiliency Model
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology and Criminology, 2014
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Indiana, PA