JoLynn Bitler, LPCMH, LCPC, NCC

Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health , License Clinical Professional Counselor, and National Certified Counselor. Proven track record of generating positive results based on a proactive, energetic approach to client care and support. Success in advocating personal growth and development of individuals and families while employing evidence-based theories to optimize outcomes.

• EMDR Training , EMDRIA- 2019
• Grief Certified, Evergreen/PESI - 2021
• Clinical Military Counseling Certificate, CMCC, - 2021
• Pursuing Emotional Focused Therapy Certification, ICEEFT,-2023

Mid-Atlantic Behavioral Health, LLC

Newark, DE|10/2018 to 12/ 2020

Licensed Professional Mental Counselor

• Provides therapy services to adults, children, adolescents, and couples and families through all walks of life.
• Specializing in various concentrations such as Substance Abuse, Grief, and Trauma, Relationships and Mental Health Disorders.
• Utilizes evidence-based modalities such as CBT, REBT, EMDR

Bowling Green Brandywine

Kennett Square, P.A. | 7/2018 to 9/2018

Inpatient Counselor

• Provides Individual Psychotherapy to Dual- Diagnosed individuals in inpatient community.
• Incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and a Person-Centered treatment approach.
• Facilitates groups such as 12 Step Intervention, Trauma-Focused Care, Co-Dependency, Grief and Relapse Prevention.

Hand In Hand Counseling

Newark, DE| 6/2018 to 7/2018

Contracted Therapist

• Counseling across the lifespan with private practice.
• Teach parenting classes for separated and divorced individuals.

Delaware Technical and Community College

Wilmington, DE| 1/2018 to 6/2018

Adjunct Professor

• Teaching collegiate students various aspects of best practices in the Human Service, Substance Abuse and Education field.
• Striving to inspire students to develop as clinicians in the helping profession.

ARGO Institute/Aquila of Delaware

Wilmington, DE | 12/2014 to 6/2017

Outpatient Therapist/Intensive Outpatient Clinician

• Diagnose and treat young adults and adolescents with various substance abuse and or mental health problems.
• Provide family and couples therapy, and facilitate six to nine hours of co-occurring psych educational groups weekly.
• Conduct treatment through the use of modalities such as motivational interviewing, DBT, relapse prevention training, and development of life skills.
• Responsible for caseload management, treatment planning and discharging and referral recommendations.

Delaware Guidance Services

Newcastle, DE | 6/2014 to 5/2015

Crisis Priority Response Clinician

• Evaluated youth's level of risk of harm to others and danger to themselves in crisis, and made recommendations for clinical steps.
• Conducted mental health assessments at Terry Children's Center, school communities, and home settings.
• Provided children and families with short-term therapy in community.
• Collaborated with prevention behavioral health to assist families in obtaining additional services.

NHS

Wilmington, DE | 2/2014 to 6/2014

Human Services Mental Health Professional on Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team

• Represented ACT team providing human services to a population of severe mental health adults and their families.
• Facilitated assessment interviews and developed person-centered treatment plans catered to individuals’ needs.
• Provided therapy and supportive counseling and crisis intervention, assisted with medication monitoring, and providing support services within the community and clients’ homes.
• Collaborated with resources within the community and made referrals.
• Managed a caseload and ensured quick responses when clients’ needs arose.

Supporting Kidds

Hockessin, DE | 4/2013 to 5/2014

Private Contracted Counselor

• Facilitated 2 grief and bereavement groups to teenagers from 14-17 years of age.
• Implemented Healing Pathways curriculum, and ensured safe and supportive environment for teens to learn and cope with difficult life changing experiences.

Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc.

Wilmington, DE | 9/2011 to 1/2014

Assessor (9/2012 – 1/2014)

• Generated positive results for clients in both group and individual settings.
• Completed initial assessments of potential clients, diagnosed and made appropriate treatment suggestions.
• Facilitated array of effective clinical support services including drug and alcohol education, and individual and group counseling.
• Maintained daily contact with clients to foster welcoming, healing environment at all points.

Substance Abuse Counselor (6/2012 – 8/2012)

• Managed full caseload during a counselor's maternity leave.
• Implemented framework for motivational interviewing enabling clients to abstain from substance addiction.
• Developed personalized treatment plans while adhering to state requirements.
• Followed through with probation and DFS requests as related to client interests, and fostered therapeutic alliances with drug diversion clients and judiciary system.

Substance Abuse Counselor Intern (9/2011 – 5/2012)

• Gained firm grasp of all phases of client treatment and support including intake, assessment, counseling, treatment, discharge, and goal attainment.
• Appointed to manage full caseload of 40 clients (majority in organization's DUI program) during a counselor's medical leave.
• Focused on helping troubled families and married couples navigate the challenges of substance abuse treatment.
• Co-facilitated educational groups.

R.E.S.E.T.

Elkton, MD | 9/2011 to 1/2012

Marriage and Family Therapist Intern

• Assessed individual, family, couple, child, and adolescent clients.
• Conducted counseling sessions with clients and developed treatment plans to overcome challenges such as depression, grief, and anxiety.

Kuumba Charter Academy

Wilmington, DE | 2/2011 to 7/2011

Mental Health Counselor

• Maintained caseload of students from kindergarten to 5th grade.
• Assessed and diagnosed children with various mental and behavioral health issues such as ODD, ADHD, and CD.
• Conducted individual and group counseling sessions for children suffering from grief, separation anxiety, depression, and parental violence.
• Facilitated interventions, including working with administrative team to support staff and students affected by recent loss of a teacher.
• Served as key liaison between teacher, child, and parent to promote positive communications.