Devin Pierce

2800 S Syracuse Way, Apt 5-104, Denver, CO 80231 DevinpierceYL@gmail.com

321.704.9450

Objective: To obtain a position as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor to utilize my strengths in relieving emotional distress, building healthy relationships, and helping individuals move towards wellness and diversity.

EDUCATION

M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling Anticipated Graduation, December 2016 Denver Seminary, Denver, COCACREP Accredited Program B.S. PsychologyEast Tennessee State University, Johnson City TN 2007Dean’s List

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Counseling Internship 2016Colorado Christian University, Lakewood, CO

Successfully assessed and diagnosed clients and developed individualized treatment plans to meet their needs.

Effectively trained and guided undergraduate students through the process of lay counseling to help them work with adolescents in their future careers.

Knippenberg, Patterson, Langley, & Associates Actively co-facilitated a socialization group for adolescent males diagnosed with

neurobehavioral disorders such as ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Articulately provided neurological and psychological education to parents and teens

about the adolescent's neurobehavioral disorder.

Counseling Practicum 2015Shepherd’s Gate, Littleton, CO

Alleviated emotional distress and met the needs of a diverse cliental, including men, women, and couples under the direct supervision of a LPC.

Efficiently managed client case load, confidential files, and promptly scheduled client appointments.

Young Life Area Director 2009-2014 Fleming Island/Melbourne, FL

Trained and developed board members, high school, and middle school leaders through the use of an area leadership strategy that produced healthy people, teams, and ministry.

Successfully raised a financial budget of over $108,000 from local donors and grants.

CERTIFICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS

PREPARE/ENRICH Certified 2015 Sally Lee award for exceptional achievement in leadership. 2006