Lilin Qiu/邱丽霖
Rochester,NY
Summary
Compassionate, self-motivated mental health counselor wishing to settled in Toronto. Skilled in utilizing EMDR, mindfulness-oriented CBT, strength-based, solution-focused and IFS-informed therapy approaches. Extensive experience in crisis intervention, intake assessments, and community mental health counseling tailored specifically for low-income population and population with neurological and physical disabilities. Ethically-informed, passionate for mind-body integration and social justice advocacy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
St. Joseph's Neighborhood Center
Rochester, NY
05.2024 - Current
- Provided long-term, compassionate counseling sessions weekly (Total of 200 hours direct counseling hours so far) for low-income, uninsured clients of various backgrounds (sexual orientation, gender, race and ethnicity), ranging from 22 to 78 years old.
- Educated clients on somatic-based, self-help techniques such as EFT Tapping and EMDR-based soothing techniques.
- Improvised and guided, personalized meditation for clients during emotionally charged situations.
- Advocated and supported clients in accessing community resources, such as affordable housing, food stamps, and disability supports.
- Provided crisis intervention services when appropriate, including referrals to emergency medical care if necessary.
Chemical Dependency Counseling Intern
URMC Strong Recovery
Rochester, NY
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Provided person-centered, DBT, and solution-focused counseling sessions for young adults struggling with substance use disorders and alcohol dependency.
- Observed group therapy sessions from diverse modalities (skills, group, DBT group, process group, grief group). grief group)
- Performed risk assessments, and developed safety and relapse prevention plans with patients.
Crisis Telephone Responder Volunteer
Distress Center of Greater Toronto
Toronto, Ontario
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Respond to both local (DCGT) and national crisis lines (Talk Suicide).e)
- Deescalated crisis situations, and performed solution-focused interventions
- Performed DCIB risk assessments for suicidal callers and take appropriate actions
- Refer callers to local and national resources
- Total of 156 hours of direct calls taken
Mental Health Intake Consultant (Full-time)
Shenzhen Zhengdu Mental Health Counseling Center
, Guangdong
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Performed intake assessments and coordinated client-therapist matches at one of the leading
counseling centers in China (Psychometric assessments used: SCL-90, SDS, SAS) - Educated new clients on ethical boundaries in psychotherapy, goal setting and
treatment plans - Coordinated client service, patient follow-up and organized client files
- Drafted the center’s new staff training manual
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
University of Rochester
Rochester, NYBachelor of Arts & Master of Arts - Mind-Body Medicine/Bioethisc
New York University
New York, NY05-2020
Certification
- Currently applying to Registered Psychotherapist (Limited Permit) from CRPO
- Register Yoga Teacher-200HR trained in Toronto
- Completed New York State's Child Abused Reporter Training
- Certified Mindfulness Trainer by Shanghai's Innermindfulness, student of Karin Tan
- Certified Astrologist graduated from International Society of Astrology Research (ISAR Nodoor)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Mandarin Chinese
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
St. Joseph's Neighborhood Center
05.2024 - Current
Chemical Dependency Counseling Intern
URMC Strong Recovery
01.2024 - 05.2024
Crisis Telephone Responder Volunteer
Distress Center of Greater Toronto
02.2022 - 04.2023
Mental Health Intake Consultant (Full-time)
Shenzhen Zhengdu Mental Health Counseling Center
09.2021 - 04.2022
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
University of Rochester
Bachelor of Arts & Master of Arts - Mind-Body Medicine/Bioethisc
New York University
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