PAT R I C I A G A R R E T T F E A R I N G

SUMMARY
Person-centered counselor who takes an integrative, wholistic approach to therapy based on the
needs of her individual clients. Oriented in the therapeutic approaches of narrative and existential therapy, using the tools of play, sand tray and mindfulness therapy. Works well with other professionals in the clients life to ensure overall wellness is the intention. Received a Masters Degree of Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wake Forest University in 2016.
WORK EXPERI ENC E
T H E R ET R E AT, IN C 2016-PRE SE N T COU N SE LO R

Met with clients individually, as families and in group counseling sessions. Educated clients on the
aects of trauma as it corresponds with domestic violence. Provided play counseling sessions for
the children who were present in the residential shelter. Collaborated with outside professionals
to provide for the needs of clients and consulted internal team of professional for the benefit of
each client.
T HE R ET R E AT, IN C 2 0 1 5 -2 0 16 CL I N I CAL ME N TAL H E ALTH CO U N SE L I N G I N TE RN

Under supervision, learned the process of conducting counseling sessions, both with individual
clients and groups, the keeping of case notes, the art of counseling both in a residential and nonresidential environment and the importance of integrating dierent counseling interventions.
Trained in the aects of trauma and the specific impacts of domestic violence on the mental
health of women and children.
C H I L D R E N S HE ALT H CA R E O F AT L AN TA 2012 ACP E I N TE RN CH APL AI N

Under supervision, trained in grief and loss, trauma-informed counseling, existential counseling
and client care in a hospital setting. Met with both child and adult clients during daily rounds,
planned sessions and crisis intervention during Emergency Room trauma calls.
EDUCATI ON
Georgia State University - August 2006-May 2010. BA Religious Studies.
Columbia Theological Seminary September 2011-May 2013. MA Practical Theology in Pastoral
Care and Counseling.
Wake Forest University January 2014-December 2016. MAC in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Chi Sigma Iota Honors Society Member.
SKI LLS
Strengths in active listening, motivational interviewing, the integration of dierent therapeutic
approaches and person-centered care. Sound understanding of play therapy and sand tray therapy,
as well as mindfulness, narrative and existential techniques. Works well in a team. Knowledge in
the DSM-V and diagnostic standards.

P.O. Box 2022, Shelter Island, NY 11964

404-547-3486

patriciagfearing@gmail.com