Elanor Leaton
Virginia Beach
Summary
A passionate, NCC certified, mental health professional with extensive experience at Genesis Counseling, specializing in child and adolescent therapy. Proven ability to conduct psychological assessments and lead effective DBT groups. Skilled in crisis intervention and trauma-informed care, demonstrating empathy and dependability in high-pressure environments. Committed to fostering positive outcomes for diverse populations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Practicum Student Counselor
Genesis Counseling
Norfolk
05.2023 - 08.2025
- Conducted psychological assessments and interpreted results to develop treatment plans.
- Lead DBT groups and practiced play therapy with children with ADHD, Autism and Anxiety diagnoses
Mental Health Therapist Intern
The Barry Robinson Center
Norfolk
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed individualized treatment plans and provided treatment for large range of mental health issues including trauma, grief, anger management, anxiety, depression and substance abuse.
- Conducted crisis intervention in life-threatening circumstances.
- Utilized DBT, CBT, and person-centered approaches in both individual and family therapy sessions.
- Connected individuals with relevant community resources upon discharge, and coordinated referrals.
Family Nanny
Various Families
Lynchburg And Virginia Beach
08.2018 - 08.2023
Intern
Centra Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Unit
Lynchburg
05.2021 - 08.2021
- -Responsible for facilitating group therapies and physical activities while encouraging patients in their goals for discharge and a positive return to their families or group homes.
Student Volunteer
I Am Project Hyderabad
Hyderabad, India
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Provided relief and resources to women and children recently saved from human trafficking
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Messiah Univeristy
Mechanicsburg, PA05-2025
Skills
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Dependable and responsible
- Child and adolescent therapy
- Crisis-Intervention
- Trauma-informed care
- Experience with individuals ages 6 to 75
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist Intern
The Barry Robinson Center
08.2024 - 05.2025
Practicum Student Counselor
Genesis Counseling
05.2023 - 08.2025
Intern
Centra Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Unit
05.2021 - 08.2021
Student Volunteer
I Am Project Hyderabad
05.2019 - 07.2019
Family Nanny
Various Families
08.2018 - 08.2023
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Messiah Univeristy
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