Rachel Gardner
Lillington
Summary
Empathetic professional with hands-on experience providing quality counseling services. Skilled in identifying, assessing, and diagnosing mental health and emotional issues. Develops and implements treatment plans, and provides counseling and therapy to obtain maximum results for clients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Professional
Stepping Stones Group
09.2025 - Current
- Provides individual psychotherapy in middle school settings.
- Provides family therapy in middle school settings.
- Maintains client records and progress documentation in compliance with ethical standards.
- Conducts DA and IPOC meetings with parents and children.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Asé Healing Center
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided individual psychotherapy with adults.
- Led addiction recovery group.
- Conducted assessments and provided therapeutic support.
- Developed individualized treatment plans.
Nanny
Self-employed
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Provided childcare and developmental support.
- Assisted with educational activities and daily routines.
- Ensured a safe and structured environment.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Chatham County Schools
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided classroom instruction during teachers' absences.
- Maintained classroom management and student engagement.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, 7th-8th Grade Math
Chatham County Schools
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Provided full-time classroom instruction due to teacher's resignation.
- Maintained classroom management and student engagement.
Education
Master's - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Liberty University
05.2025
Bachelor's - Psychological Sciences
Chadron State College
12.2022
Skills
- Individual therapy
- Family therapy
- Group therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Behavioral assessment
- Safety and risk assessments
- Treatment planning
- Cultural competency
- Child development
- Psychoeducation
Certification
- LCMHCA
Timeline
Mental Health Professional
Stepping Stones Group
09.2025 - Current
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Asé Healing Center
01.2024 - 05.2025
Nanny
Self-employed
08.2023 - 02.2025
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Chatham County Schools
08.2022 - 06.2023
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, 7th-8th Grade Math
Chatham County Schools
03.2022 - 06.2022
Master's - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Liberty University
Bachelor's - Psychological Sciences
Chadron State College