Catherine Levesque
Courtice,ON
Summary
Confident and highly organized individual with more 3 years of experience as Primary Therapist for Greenstone for Recovery Treatment Centre. Experienced in working with diverse cultures while managing multiple cases and overseeing clients. Skilled and sympathetic Addictions Counsellor experienced in offering guidance and support to individuals, couples, families, and groups who are dealing with complex issues that have a significant impact on their psychological balance and well-being. Empowered with a strong sense of compassion and commitment, a trained specialist with good communication skills. Assesses and treats mental and emotional health disorder, relationships issues and life challenges through various methods of psychotherapy to develop meaningful behavior changes. Also offer coping strategies for navigating life's struggles.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Therapist
Greenestone For Recovery
Bala, ON
11.2023 - Current
- Advocated for clients'' needs within the larger healthcare system ensuring access to necessary resources for ongoing wellness support.
- Provided one-on-one and group therapy sessions to clients with various disorders.
- Contributed to a positive treatment environment by maintaining an organized caseload and thorough documentation records.
- Continually refined clinical skills through ongoing professional development opportunities, resulting in better client care.
Addictions Counsellor
DeNovo Treatment Centre
Huntsville, ON
05.2020 - 10.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Behavior Therapist
Hands The Family Help Network
Bracebridge, ON
05.2018 - 05.2020
- Established trusting relationships with clients, providing a foundation for successful behavioral change.
- Administered therapy and applied behavioral analysis techniques in school, home and community to facilitate client treatment plan.
- Developed, managed and oversaw progress reports and treatment plan to document client progress and milestones.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized therapy plans and interventions.
Education
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology (MACP)
Yorkville University
Fredericton, NB05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology (B. Ps)
Universite Laval
Quebec City05.2017
Associate of Arts - Human Development
CEGEP Limoilou
Quebec City01.2015
Skills
- Communication
- Anxiety treatment
- Relapse Prevention
- Individual Therapy
- Group sessions
- Treatment Plans
- Critical thinking
- Intervention
- Active listening
- Time management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Canadian Addictions Counsellor Association Certification (CACC)
Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education
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Timeline
Primary Therapist
Greenestone For Recovery
11.2023 - Current
Addictions Counsellor
DeNovo Treatment Centre
05.2020 - 10.2023
Behavior Therapist
Hands The Family Help Network
05.2018 - 05.2020
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology (MACP)
Yorkville University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology (B. Ps)
Universite Laval
Associate of Arts - Human Development
CEGEP Limoilou