CRYSTAL R.

PATTERSON
OBJECTIVE
As a therapist who has graduated with a Master's of Science degree in Mental He
alth Counseling in May 1010, an ideal job would provide diverse experience in me
ntal health or substance abuse counseling, in individual, family, group, school
and/or other community settings. I have experience working with children and fam
ilies providing in-home services, as well as, actively coordinating with Probati
on Officers', Court Officials, and Department of Health and Human Resouces worke
rs.
EXPERIENCE
2002 to Present Family Preservation Services, Inc. Romney, WV
In-home Mental Health Counselor
* Currently providing the following services: Individual and Family Therapy, In
takes and/or Mental Health Evaluations and Diagnosis. Primary focus is providing
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with expressive modalities, as well as, integratio
n of art and play therapy.
* Previous experience providing: Supportive Individual Counseling, Therapeutic M
entoring Services, Independent Living Skills, Parenting Education, Case Manageme
nt, Crisis Support and Intervention, Behavior Management Planning and Implementa
tion, Family and Group Counseling, Treatment Planning, and Mental Health Assessm
ents.
* Positive role model and community integration with focus on protective factors
and developmental assets.
* Positive interventions and reinforcements to client's and families.
1997-2002 Winchester Public Schools Winchester, VA
Secretary to Director of Instruction
* Assist teachers and administrators with major projects such as, typing grants
for the schools, developing spreadsheets, maintaining records, and other duties
as assigned.
* Completed accounting tasks such as purchasing supplies and invoicing businesse
s.

EDUCATION
2005 - 2010 Walden University Minneapolis, MN
M.S., Major: Mental Health Counseling
* Currently graduated as a full-time graduate student with current 3.61 GPA
* Current completion of 96 Master's level credit hours and Residency I and II ,
Practicum I, Internships I and II
1997-1999 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
B.A., Major: Business Administration; Minor: English
* Graduated 3.0 GPA.
1995-1997 Potomac State College of WVU Keyser, WV
A.A.S., Major: Office Systems Technologies; Graduated 3.5 GPA; Dean Scholar.
REFERENCES
Mark Davis, Clinical Director
Family Preservation Services, Inc.
285 West Birch Lane
Romney, West Virginia 26757
(304) 822-2670
Cheryl Healy, Administrative Assistant
Family Preservation Services, Inc.
285 West Birch Lane
Romney, West Virginia 26757
(304) 822-2670
Bennie Twyman, In-home Counselor
Family Preservation Services, Inc.
285 West Birch Lane
Romney, West Virginia 26757
(304) 822-2670

HC 63 BOX 3025 * ROMNEY, WEST VIRGINIA 26757

HOME PHONE (304) 822-5862 * CELLULAR PHONE (304) 813-8559
E-MAIL: cpdf8de4@westpost.net

Curriculum Vitae
Crystal R. Patterson
HC 63 Box 3025
Romney, WV 26757
Tel: (304) 822-5899
Cell: (304) 813-8559
Email: cpdf8de4@westpost.net

EDUCATION
Walden University M.S. in Mental Health Counseling 2005 - 2010 Minne
apolis, Minnesota GPA - 3.61 (C.A.C.R.E.P. accredited)
West Virginia University B.A. Business Admin. 1997-1999
Morgantown, WV GPA - 3.0
Potomac State College of WVU
A.A.S. Office Systems Technologies 1995-1997
Keyser, WV GPA - 3.5 Dean Scholar

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2002 to Present
Family Preservation Services, Inc. Romney, WV
In-home Mental Health Counselor, Case Manager, Therapist
* Currently working as an in-home and school-based therapist providing individua
l and family therapy utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapeutic expressive modal
ities with the incorporation of art and play therapy techniques with children, a
dolescents, and families. Currently render mental health diagnoses' through comp
letion of intakes to clients according the DSM-IV-TR.
* Previously provided the following services: Supportive Individual Counseling,
Therapeutic Mentoring Services, Parenting Education, Case Management, Crisis Su
pport and Intervention, Behavior Management Planning and Implementation, Family
and Group Counseling, Treatment Planning, and Mental Health Assessments.
* Positive role model and community integration with focus on protective factors
and developmental assets. Positive interventions and reinforcements to client's
 and families.
1997-2002
Winchester Public Schools Winchester, VA
Secretary to Director of Instruction
* Assist teachers and administrators with major projects such as, typing grants
for the schools, developing spreadsheets, maintaining records, and other duties
as assigned.
* Completed accounting tasks such as purchasing supplies and invoicing businesse
s.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Counseling Association 2007 - Present
American Mental Health Counseling Association 2007 - Present
HONORS AND AWARDS
Dean's List 1997
Potomac State College of WVU
PRESENTATIONS
"Social Change -" Power Point Presentation 2008
Graduate Student Residency 2
Minneapolis, MN
"Dissasociative Identity Disorder" Poster Presentation 20
07
Graduate Student Residency 1
Minneapolis, MN
References
Mark Davis, LPC, ALPS, Clinical Director
Family Preservation Services, Inc.
285 W. Birch Lane
Romney, West Virginia 26757
(304) 822-2670
Bennie Twyman, BA, In-home Counselor/Case Manager
Family Preservation Services, Inc.
285 W. Birch Lane
Romney, West Virginia 26757
(304) 822-2670