Kristen McKinnon
St. Thomas
Summary
Psychotherapy professional with deep commitment to mental health and client well-being. Proven track record in delivering effective therapeutic strategies and fostering supportive therapeutic environment. Reliable team collaborator, adaptable to dynamic clinical needs, with expertise in client assessment and treatment planning.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Psychotherapist & Art Therapist
Oakwell Mental Health Services
08.2023 - Current
- Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
- Completed psychosocial assessments with children, youth, and adults, evaluated client progress regularly, and adjusted treatment plans as necessary based on changing needs or goals.
- Maintained detailed clinical records and documentation, ensuring accurate tracking of client progress and adherence to legal requirements.
- Engaged in professional development to stay knowledgeable of latest psychotherapy techniques and theories.
- Effectively provided psychotherapy treatment within a broad range of client problem areas using an eclectic humanistic approach.
Registered Psychotherapist & Art Therapist
Art Therapy, Art Smart
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Completed clinical psychosocial assessments and engaged in clinical art psychotherapy with children, youth, couples, and families.
- Maintained detailed clinical records and documentation; ensuring accurate tracking of client progress, treatment planning, and adherence to ethical and legal requirements.
- Enhanced client well-being by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques from various theoretical models in individual sessions.
Counselling and Art Therapist Intern
Elgin Counselling and Mediation Centre
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Completed psychosocial assessments, clinical counselling and art therapy with individuals, couples, and families.
- Established a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.
- Provided legally mandated counselling services to children and youth within the 'Youth Justice' program.
- Documented therapy sessions through detailed notes and reports, maintaining accurate records of patient progress for review by other healthcare professionals as per regulatory standards.
Education
Master level Diploma - Advanced Art Therapy Program
Vancouver Art Therapy Institute
Vancouver, BC01.2020
Master of Counselling - Faculty of Health Disciplines
Athabasca University
Athabasca, AB01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Sociology
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John’s, NL01.2016
Skills
- Building rapport
- Motivational interviewing
- Case documentation and planning
- Multicultural competence
- Facilitating psychotherapy sessions
- Safety and risk assessments
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Registered Psychotherapist & Art Therapist
Oakwell Mental Health Services
08.2023 - Current
Registered Psychotherapist & Art Therapist
Art Therapy, Art Smart
01.2021 - 12.2022
Counselling and Art Therapist Intern
Elgin Counselling and Mediation Centre
09.2019 - 05.2020
Master of Counselling - Faculty of Health Disciplines
Athabasca University
Master level Diploma - Advanced Art Therapy Program
Vancouver Art Therapy Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Sociology
Memorial University of Newfoundland
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