1408 Lee Street Midland, MI 48642989-708-5924

TeresaPfenninger, MA, LLPC

Professional Goal

In the role of an Outpatient Therapist, to continue to develop and provide superior quality and evidence-based mental health treatment that meets the needs of the clients, their families, as well as the communities that we serve together while exceeding the standards of the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics, and Social Work Code of Ethics.

Professional Experience

1/2013-6/2013 Family and Children’s Services Midland, MI

Outpatient Therapist, LPC Intern-Supervisor: David Garcia

  • Provided assessments and diagnosis through the use of the DSM-IV
  • Provided a high quality of therapeutic treatment to children and adults in agency setting
  • Provided agency-based treatment within local schools to youth and adolescents.

8/2007-1/2013 JCPenney Midland/Mt. Pleasant MI

Merchandise Execution Specialist/Pricing and Signing Associate

  • Maintained pricing and signing accuracy to ensure a positive customer experience
  • Unloaded merchandise trucks and put merchandise on floor as needed
  • Provided customer service to assist colleagues and customers

7/2004-4/2012 Bullock Creek High School Midland, MI

Varsity Cheerleading Coach

  • Coached youth girls to build healthy habits, increase confidence, and strengthen relationships
  • Built a successful athletic program by advancing to 2012 State Finals for the first time
  • Organized competitions involving coaches, athletes, judges and volunteers
  • Maintained financial records and ensured safety of all athletes

6/2005-8/2007 West Midland Family Center Midland, MI

Camp Counselor, Teen Staff, Mentor

  • Served as group leader for at-risk youth, ages 7-12
  • Developed and implemented educational, physical, and social learning activities
  • Organized and participated in Family Ties (parent child relationship program)
  • Volunteered as mentor for Queen Bees mentoring Program (planned activities, attended meetings, and served as a positive role model for an at-risk teen girl for two years)

Education

8/2006- 5/2013 Central Michigan University Mt. Pleasant, MI

Masters of Arts

  • Major: Professional Counseling

Bachelor of Science

  • Major: Psychology,
  • Minor: Youth Studies
  • Graduated with honors

8/2004- 5/2006 Delta Community CollegeUniversity Center, MI

General Studies

  • Major: Psychology

Licensure

  • Limited License Professional Counselor (LLPC);State of Michigan-Pending

Professional Organizations

  • American Counseling Association Member

Trainings and Certifications

  • Trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Co-occuring Disorders, Solution-Focused Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Reality Therapy, Gottman’s Couple Therapy, and the ACA Code of Ethics.

Computer Skills

  • Proficient in all Microsoft Programs; Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Publisher
  • Some knowledge of implementation of Electronic Health Records and CIGGMO

Related Work Experiences

  • Facilitated co-parenting classes through Family and Children’s Services using evidence based curriculum
  • Assisted with Prepared Parenting classes and worked with Post Natal clientele.
  • Eight years of coaching high school, middle school and elementary youth; including camps, competitions, showcases, fundraisers, and developing positive relationships with youths and their families
  • Developed a youth athletic program and served as director
  • Developed a therapeutic group for elementary aged boys who were labeled at-risk
  • Worked with school counselor and school liaison at an elementary school to develop a therapeutic group that would help reduce at risk behaviors in a large group of boys
  • Volunteered as a mentor for teen girls to decrease at-risk behaviors
  • Capstone experience working with teen at Oasis High School-Alternative Education
  • Practicum experience includedcounseling college aged students, families and children
  • Internship experience working with youth, families, individuals, crisis intervention, intakes, and assessments.

References

David Garcia, LMSW, ACSW, QMHP, QMRP

Director of Clinical Services

989-631-5390 ext. 3335

Kim Sumerix, LMSW, LLPC

Director of Youth Services

989-631-5390 ext. 3308

Dr. Rico Drake, Ph.d, LPC

Counselor Educator, Outpatient Therapist

989-774-7172