Laura Strode
Hampton
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Counselor with expertise in facilitating therapeutic sessions and guiding clients through emotional and psychological challenges. Skilled in active listening, crisis intervention, and case management, delivering impactful support and fostering client growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counseling Intern
Living Waters Therapeutic Alliance
Suffolk
10.2025 - Current
- Counseled individuals and facilitated skill building for adults and teens with mental health diagnoses, enhancing their coping strategies.
- Conducted assessments following current regulations and guidelines to ensure compliance and quality of care.
- Collaborated with supervisors, staff, and other counseling interns to discuss cases and share resources, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Completed EMDR basic training for effective trauma treatment.
Crisis Clinician
Piedmont Community Services
Martinsville
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Assessed urgent mental health issues and developed crisis management plans to stabilize clients effectively.
- Delivered immediate, client-focused mental health support in crisis situations, enhancing client safety and well-being through quick decision-making and empathy.
- Coordinated with mental health professionals, healthcare teams, and law enforcement to ensure comprehensive care and safety for clients in crisis.
Case Manager
Horizon Behavioral Health
Bedford
07.2014 - 12.2019
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented client interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Identified client care needs and coordinated tailored responses considering physician advice, insurance limitations, and client preferences.
- Worked as part of a multi-disciplinary team to offer ongoing case management services to adults facing severe and persistent mental illnesses.
- Evaluated treatment plans to ensure alignment with individual goals and compliance with healthcare standards.
- Contributed to psychiatric consultations, supervised therapeutic activities, participated in program meetings, and engaged in in-service training to enhance service delivery.
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Service Coordinator
Care Connection
Odenton
02.2013 - 06.2014
- Created customized care plans, working with clinical staff, clients, and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Customized strategies based on individual goals and strengths, providing positive reinforcement to support goal achievement.
- Facilitated client integration into local community by teaching essential social and work-related skills.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures to ensure compliance with HIPAA and local, state, and federal guidelines.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV05-2009
Skills
- Client assessment
- Counseling techniques
- Therapeutic communication
- Crisis management
- Trauma-informed care
- Treatment planning
- Patient care monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Care management
Volunteer Experience
Den Leader, Cubmaster, Scouting America, 08/01/24, current, Created exciting and engaging group environments for the education and outdoor skills for low-income scouts., Worked with two troops as a founder for a new pack and a new troop., Day camp volunteer.
Certification
- QMHP, Virginia Board of Counseling
- EMDR Basic Training
Accomplishments
- Chi Sigma Iota Honors Society
- Community Service Star
Timeline
Counseling Intern
Living Waters Therapeutic Alliance
10.2025 - Current
Crisis Clinician
Piedmont Community Services
05.2023 - 03.2024
Case Manager
Horizon Behavioral Health
07.2014 - 12.2019
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Service Coordinator
Care Connection
02.2013 - 06.2014
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Shepherd University