Mary Robertson
Valley
Summary
Clinical therapy professional with demonstrated experience in providing compassionate counseling and therapeutic support. Prepared to make positive impact through strong clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning, and intervention. Known for effective collaboration within teams and adapting to evolving client needs. Recognized for empathy, active listening, and maintaining high ethical standards.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Therapist Intern
Couch of Hope
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Maintained accurate documentation of therapy sessions, ensuring ethical compliance and facilitating continuity of care.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions by tracking client progress using standardized assessment tools, adjusting treatment plans as needed for optimal outcomes..
- Enhanced client well-being by implementing evidence-based therapeutic approaches and techniques.
- Supported clients in developing coping strategies for mental health issues through individual and group therapy sessions.
- Informed clients of company policies, procedures, rights and responsibilities.
- Participated in weekly supervision meetings with mentors, discussing case progressions and receiving valuable input on treatment planning strategies.
- Helped clients obtain outside specialist services by coordinating referrals and advising on options.
- Conducted thorough assessments and evaluations to accurately diagnose clients mental health conditions and inform treatment interventions.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups, promoting increased understanding of mental health topics among participants.
Social Emotional Learning Teacher
Chiganois Elementary and Debert Elementary Schools
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Provided classroom Social Emotional Lessons for all grade levels (Primary - 6)
- Hosted morning check-ins with students who needed a consistent connection to start their day and support for self-regulation
- Facilitated peer mediation between students
- Led small group sessions on anger management, ADHD support, anxiety, and building an inclusive school community
- I was part of the Teaching Support Team (TST). Facilitated the connection of students with outside agencies
- Co-led after school programs (Drama, Garden Club, and Craft Club)
- Directed lunch club for students to practice social skills
Learning Support Teacher
Chiganois Elementary School
08.2015 - 08.2021
- Assisted teachers with the creation and implementation of student IPPs and adaptations
- Transition planning for students going to junior high
- Provided literacy and math support for Primary-Grade 7
- Oversaw the implementation of Assistive Technology
- Chaired and took meetings notes for the Site Based Support Team (SBST) and Program Planning Team (PPT) meetings
- Maintained confidential TIENET files and reports for grade P-7 students
- Delivered in class and small group social skills programs
- Assessment coordinator for ELLA and EEMLA provincial assessments
Guidance Counsellor
Redcliff Middle School
10.2013 - 11.2013
- Individual counselling, peer mediation, small group work, lunch club, and networked with community Child Protection Services, NS Correctional Services, and other community agencies
- Co-taught classes on body image, body systems, and multiple intelligences
Guidance Counsellor
Riverside Education Centre
02.2006 - 06.2006
- Provided support for the full PEBS (Positive Effective Behavior Supports) program. Monitored individual students' participation in daily behavioral tracking. Provided social skills training to students involved in the program.
Substitute Guidance Counsellor
South Colchester Academy
09.2001 - 06.2004
- Individual counselling, course selections, university preparation support, group work, and networked with various community agencies
Guidance Counsellor
Central Colchester Junior High
09.2000 - 06.2001
- Individual counselling, peer mediation, small group work, lunch club, and networked with community Child Protection Services, NS Correctional Services, and other community agencies
- Planned and implemented a regional career fair
Education
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
Fredericton, NBMaster of Education - Guidance and Human Development
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB10.1996
Bachelor of Education - Secondary Science
St. Thomas University
Fredericton, NB06.1995
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of New Brunswick
Saint John, NB05.1993
Skills
- Client-centered approach
- Confidential
- Strengths-based perspective
- Excellent oral, written, and reading communication
- Suicide risk assessment
- Excellent leadership and collaborative skills, proficient in taking initiative, coordinating efforts, and collaborating within teams to achieve common goals and enhance outcomes
- Referral coordination
- Applying low arousal approach for crisis management
- Flexible in scheduling to facilitate changes in the workplace
Training
- Managing Suicidality with High-Crisis DBT Clients PESI, September 12, 2021
- New Insights and Strategies: Crisis Safety Planning with Youth and Teens PESI, September 21, 2021
- Autism Learning Partnership Online ASD Course Department of Education, New Brunswick, March 2020 - June 2020
Certification
- General Sciences and Guidance Teaching certificate, New Brunswick, Certificate 6. June 1995
- Nova Scotia Teacher Certificate, Level TC6, August 1998
Timeline
Clinical Therapist Intern
Couch of Hope
01.2025 - 08.2025
Social Emotional Learning Teacher
Chiganois Elementary and Debert Elementary Schools
08.2021 - 08.2023
Learning Support Teacher
Chiganois Elementary School
08.2015 - 08.2021
Guidance Counsellor
Redcliff Middle School
10.2013 - 11.2013
Guidance Counsellor
Riverside Education Centre
02.2006 - 06.2006
Substitute Guidance Counsellor
South Colchester Academy
09.2001 - 06.2004
Guidance Counsellor
Central Colchester Junior High
09.2000 - 06.2001
Master of Education - Guidance and Human Development
University of New Brunswick
Bachelor of Education - Secondary Science
St. Thomas University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of New Brunswick
Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University
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