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sheena R

@sheenar

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Trauma-informed crisis and victim services professional focused on survivor-centered support and safety planning.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a trauma-informed crisis and victim services role where I can deliver survivor-centered crisis intervention, conduct risk assessment and safety planning, and support clients with advocacy and resource coordination.

I’m a trauma-informed crisis and victim services professional, currently working in victim support and crisis counseling roles while pursuing my MSW at the University of Kentucky. My work centers on survivor-centered care, clear communication, and calm, crisis-informed guidance.

In my Victim Support Specialist role, I conduct trauma-informed forensic interviews with survivors of sexual assault and exploitation. I gather detailed client narratives for litigation and case development, provide emotional stabilization during intake, and maintain accurate, confidential documentation in a high-volume caseload.

Through crisis counseling experiences, I deliver active listening–based, de-escalation-focused intervention across text and phone/chat. I support individuals experiencing suicidal ideation, self-harm, anxiety, and trauma, using risk assessment tools and collaborating on safety planning while documenting interactions in line with platform protocols.

I also bring advocacy and coordination experience from roles supporting survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, as well as LGBTQ+ youth crisis intervention and nonjudgmental advocacy in the sex industry. Across multidisciplinary settings, I prioritize advocacy, resource coordination, and culturally responsive, affirming support.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Crisis Counselor (Internship)

Current

Crisis Text Line

Jan 2026 - Present (6 months)

Provide text-based crisis intervention using active listening and de-escalation for individuals experiencing suicidal ideation, self-harm, anxiety, and trauma. Use risk assessment tools and participate in collaborative safety planning while documenting interactions per platform protocols.

Active Listening De escalation Suicide Ideation Support Self Harm Risk Assessment Collaborative Planning Compliance Documentation Protocols

Current

Victim Support Specialist

Current

Tort Intake Professionals

Sep 2025 - Present (10 months)

Conduct trauma-informed forensic interviews with survivors of sexual assault and exploitation for litigation and case development. Provide emotional stabilization, crisis-informed support, and maintain confidential documentation in a high-volume intake caseload.

Survivor Support

Current

Crisis Advocate

Current

Signs of HOPE

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Provide crisis response and emotional support to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Assist with safety planning, advocacy, and resource coordination while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams during forensic processes.

Crisis Response Emotional Support Advocacy Resource Coordination Forensic Process Support

988 Crisis Counselor

The Trevor Project

May 2025 - Jul 2025 (2 months)

Provided crisis intervention for LGBTQ+ youth via phone and chat. Conducted suicide risk assessments and delivered affirming, culturally responsive support with safety planning.

Suicide Assessments Culturally Responsive Support Affirming Communication