Tracie Rankins
Gurnee
Summary
Professional with strong background in holistic health and ministry. Skilled in team collaboration, communication, and leadership. Known for flexibility and reliability in meeting changing needs. Adept at fostering community engagement and driving impactful initiatives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Therapist
Virtual Connections Academy
01.2024 - Current
- Facilitate virtual therapy sessions using secure telehealth platforms, ensuring compliance with confidentiality standards.
- Evaluate treatment efficacy through ongoing monitoring and adjustment of therapeutic approaches as needed.
- Utilize evidence-based interventions in individual therapy sessions, tailoring techniques to each patient's unique needs.
- Plan and organize individual, family, and group therapy for patients ranging in ages and issues.
- Facilitate group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for patients to share experiences and develop coping skills.
- Implement preventative measures by identifying risk factors within a client's life situation or environment that could trigger potential crises or setbacks in recovery progress.
- Assist youth in improving self-esteem, communication, and coping skills.
- Establish a safe space for diverse populations by maintaining an inclusive therapeutic environment responsive to cultural differences and unique needs.
Holistic Health Practitioner
Within Holistic Counseling
04.2020 - Current
- Conducted ongoing research to stay current with holistic health trends and practices.
- Increase client satisfaction through the integration of complementary therapies, including reiki, meditation, and yoga.
- Establish strong relationships with clients to support long-term health improvements and lifestyle changes.
- Implement innovative healing techniques that contributed to improved overall well-being for numerous clients.
- Advised clients on appropriate self-care techniques to complement their individual treatment plans.
- Cultivated a loyal client base through attentive listening, compassionate care, and consistent results.
CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST
Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare Systems
03.2011 - 10.2023
- Completed assessments for children entering the program at the school
- Provided Individual and Group Therapy sessions on-site at the school
- Completed Treatment Plans and Clinical Notes for sessions.
- Provided educational seminars for parents and teachers.
- Assisted in building the program from the ground up for at-risk children and families
- Supervised and coordinated a staff of 9 clinicians including therapists, social workers, registered behavioral techs and board-certified behavior analysts
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
- Assessed patients for risk of suicide attempts.
- Encouraged clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships
- Counseled clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes
- Filled out and maintained client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes
- Counseled family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting clients or patients
- Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations
- Worked at the Intensive Outpatient Program and ran groups for children and teens.
SCHOOL COUNSELOR- TEAM LEAD OF DREAM PROGRAM
INVO Healthcare
01.2015 - 08.2021
- Provided input for staff member's performance review.
- Mentored and coached team members to ensure successful performance.
- Delegated tasks to team members according to project requirements and employee strengths.
- Assisted management in assessing internal staffing, deployment, and training needs, recommending enhancements and changes as appropriate.
- Supervised the daily work of staff to ensure work prioritization and quality.
- Collaborated with functional groups and leadership to evaluate, prioritize, plan, and execute new projects.
- Developed and utilized team-building exercises to promote workplace synergy and productivity.
- Notified supervisors of overarching customer and team member concerns.
Children's Ministry Volunteer
Transfiguration Parish Wauconda Il
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with team members to develop lesson plans that support spiritual growth.
- Coordinated special events, fostering community involvement and enhancing participant experience.
- Led initiatives promoting inclusivity, ensuring all children felt welcomed and valued within the ministry.
- Enhanced children's spiritual growth by organizing and leading engaging Bible study sessions.
- Facilitated small group discussions among children, encouraging open dialogue about faith-related topics.
Education
Master Of Arts (M.A) - Clinical Professional Psychology
ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY
Schaumburg, IL05.2010
Christian Wedding Officiant - Ministry
Christian Leaders Institute
Spring Lake, MI08-2023
Romance Officiant - Ministry
Christian Leaders Institute
Spring Lake, MI01-2025
Funeral Officiant - Ministry
Christian Leaders Institute
Spring Lake, MI08-2025
Ordained Ministry Chaplain - Ministry
Christian Leaders Institute
Spring Lake, MI11-2025
Reiki 1 And 2 Certification - Healing
Center For Thriving Relationships
Bloomington, IN12-2023
Skills
- Parenting Skills Educator
- Exceptional Problem Solver
- Compassion and empathy
- Diversity and inclusion
- Spiritual guidance
- Children's ministry
- Grief and loss support
- Marriage and family ministry
- Biblical studies
- Prayer support
- Theological studies
Timeline
Clinical Therapist
Virtual Connections Academy
01.2024 - Current
Holistic Health Practitioner
Within Holistic Counseling
04.2020 - Current
Children's Ministry Volunteer
Transfiguration Parish Wauconda Il
09.2018 - 05.2021
SCHOOL COUNSELOR- TEAM LEAD OF DREAM PROGRAM
INVO Healthcare
01.2015 - 08.2021
CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST
Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare Systems
03.2011 - 10.2023
Master Of Arts (M.A) - Clinical Professional Psychology
ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY
Christian Wedding Officiant - Ministry
Christian Leaders Institute
Romance Officiant - Ministry
Christian Leaders Institute
Funeral Officiant - Ministry
Christian Leaders Institute
Ordained Ministry Chaplain - Ministry
Christian Leaders Institute
Reiki 1 And 2 Certification - Healing
Center For Thriving Relationships