Patricia O'Donnell
Alexandria
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress in adherence with all guidelines. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor
Private Practice (Self-Employed)
01.2017 - Current
- Provide individual counseling as an independent contractor in a group practice setting (2017–2021)
- Provide individual counseling in solo private practice (2021–Present)
- Conduct assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, and ongoing therapeutic interventions
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with ethical, legal, and professional standards
Manager of Clinical Services
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Provide clinical supervision and training to staff on therapeutic services team
- Carry out program management and administrative duties such as planning, staffing, program development and quality assurance
- Conducted comprehensive audits to ensure clinical services adhered to established standards, maintaining a high level of accountability across the organization
- Provide clinical care to clients maintaining own part time case load and facilitated workshops on trauma-informed care
Trauma Therapist
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
07.2014 - 10.2017
- Provide individual and group therapy to survivors of sexual trauma, including dually diagnosed clients and their loved ones
- Utilize a range of trauma-informed and evidence-based therapeutic techniques
- Mentored junior therapists, promoting professional development and best practices.
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with ethical, legal, and professional standards
Intake Speciality
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
08.2013 - 02.2015
- Conduct initial screenings, orientations, and intake assessments for primary and secondary trauma survivors
Support Specialist
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Provide 24-hour hotline coverage and on-call crisis response to hospitals and police stations
- Offer emotional support and advocacy to survivors, families, and friends on hotline
- Provide emotional and admininstrative support to hotline volunteers
Therapeutic Services Intern
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders under clinical supervision
Graduate Assistant, Department of Counseling
Cleveland State University
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Teaching assistant in Counseling Lab and Techniques course
- Provided supervisory feedback and supported student development of foundational counseling skills
- Assisted faculty with research projects, contributing to data collection and analysis.
Education
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH01-2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA01-2007
Skills
- Data confidentiality
- Interpersonal communication
- Decision-making
- Clinical documentation mastery
- Medical records oversight
- Clinical experience
Certification
- VA LPC 0701012589
- DC LPC PRC200003214
- OH LPCC-S E.1300177-SUPV
Timeline
Manager of Clinical Services
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
10.2017 - 12.2018
Licensed Professional Counselor
Private Practice (Self-Employed)
01.2017 - Current
Trauma Therapist
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
07.2014 - 10.2017
Intake Speciality
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
08.2013 - 02.2015
Support Specialist
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
08.2013 - 06.2014
Therapeutic Services Intern
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
08.2012 - 05.2014
Graduate Assistant, Department of Counseling
Cleveland State University
08.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
San Diego State University
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Cleveland State University