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Vanessa Skinner

@vanessaskinner

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Master's-level mental health professional specializing in crisis intervention and trauma-informed care.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek crisis response or behavioral health roles—on-site or remote—that prioritize trauma-informed care, growth, supervision, and collaborative teams.

I am a master's-level mental health professional experienced in delivering immediate crisis intervention and trauma-informed counseling through national lifeline services.

At HeartLine I provided real-time crisis counseling via the 988 Lifeline platform, conducting suicide risk assessments, safety planning, and referrals while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.

During my practicum at Open Arms Behavioral Health I delivered supervised cognitive-behavioral and trauma-informed therapy, performed biopsychosocial assessments, and coordinated care with community providers.

I bring strong skills in suicide prevention, motivational interviewing, client advocacy, and case management, and I am seeking roles in crisis response, behavioral health, or remote counseling with opportunities for professional growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Crisis Chat Counselor

HeartLine Inc.

Nov 2024 - Jul 2025 (8 months)

Provided real-time crisis counseling via the 988 Lifeline platform, assessed suicide risk, developed safety plans, and referred clients to appropriate mental-health resources while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.

Crisis Intervention Trauma Informed Care Active Listening Documentation

Practicum Therapist

Open Arms Behavioral Health

Aug 2023 - May 2024 (9 months)

Delivered supervised counseling using cognitive-behavioral and trauma-informed methods, conducted biopsychosocial assessments, developed individualized treatment plans, and coordinated care with community providers.

Trauma Informed Care Biopsychosocial Assessments Treatment Planning Clinical Documentation Client Advocacy

Art Teacher

Frederick Public Schools

Aug 2022 - Jan 2023 (5 months)

Developed inclusive art curricula and managed classroom behavior to support emotional regulation and development for elementary students, applying strategies to foster expressive learning environments.