Alexis Sowders
Pekin
Summary
Dedicated counseling professional with a strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to at-risk youth, students, and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments, and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Children's Home Association
Peoria, IL
07.2025 - Current
- Provided individual counseling sessions to support student emotional and social development.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Assisted in developing and implementing school-wide programs focused on mental health awareness.
- Maintained accurate records of student interactions and progress for reporting purposes.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to promote peer support among students.
Foster Care Therapist
Children's Home Association Of Illinois
Peoria, IL
08.2020 - 07.2025
- Conducted individual and family therapy sessions to support emotional and psychological growth in children and their caregivers.
- Developed tailored treatment plans and diagnoses addressing diverse behavioral and mental health challenges.
- Monitored client progress, adjusting interventions to enhance therapeutic outcomes effectively.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care for clients and their families.
- Provided crisis intervention strategies, ensuring safety and stability for at-risk youth.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Implemented time management strategies to ensure full caseloads were effectively managed, maintaining high-quality care for all clients.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN07-2028
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL05-2020
Skills
- Therapeutic assessment
- Humanistic therapy
- HIPAA compliance
- Documentation management
- Time management
- Crisis intervention
- Client confidentiality
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Client relations
- Multicultural competence
- Empathy
Timeline
School Counselor
Children's Home Association
07.2025 - Current
Foster Care Therapist
Children's Home Association Of Illinois
08.2020 - 07.2025
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern Illinois University