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Dominic Smith

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(970) 658-7121

Professional Summary
Mental health professional driven to work with children and their families to support
healthier and happier homes in our community. Works with families, schools, and other
resources for families in need.

Educational Background
M.S. in Counseling, University of Wyoming, Spring 2016
B.A. in Psychology, University of Wyoming, Spring 2014

Counseling Experience
Career
Private Practice: Play Therapy
Coordinate and provide effective mental health services
Offer helpful groups for the community supporting parenting skills and adolescent
social skills groups
Utilize effective play therapy and creative arts therapy in a developmentally
appropriate manner.
Collaborate with families to create and manage helpful strategies to support
family functioning
Mental Health Connections: Child, Adolescent, and Young Adult (CAYAC) Team
Provide crisis intervention services
Assist families in finding appropriate and helpful mental health services
Schedule and conduct client intakes to evaluate mental health needs
Collaborate with the school district and other mental health specialists
Intern
Developmental Preschool and Daycare Center, WY
Provided student services via play therapy, groups, & classroom lessons
Mediated disagreements between teachers and staff
Worked with many preschools throughout Laramie
Extensive IEP and IFSP experiences with many children
Collaborated with administrators and other schools to provide effective services.
Very skilled in the use of technology
Co-lead Child-Teacher Relational Therapy group
Worked with children ages 0 12

Dominicj.smith@outlook.com

Dominic Smith

dominicjsmith.weebly.com

(970) 658-7121

Practicum Student
University of Wyoming, University Clinic in Laramie, Wyoming.
Worked with children ages 5-8
Assisted families navigating through drug and alcohol abuse

Professional Experience
Counselor, C.E.T.C, Laramie Wyoming September 2014 May 2015
Collaborated with parents about behavioral concerns of children.
Counseled young adolescents using developmental therapy.
Collaborated frequently with supervisors and peers for support.
Mentor, Youth Alternatives, Cheyenne Wyoming June 2010 August 2012
Volunteered as mentor for troubled children at Youth Alternatives.
Acted as big brother for young adolescent.
Helped adolescents with school, social habits, social development, and goal
utilization.
Volunteer Work, Various Organizations, Cheyenne Wyoming June 2010
September 2014
Volunteered at organizations providing food and clothing.
Volunteered at Meals on Wheels.
Volunteered distributing food to homeless.
Active Minds Member September 2011 December 2012
Created, setup, and organized on-campus events with other members.
Events focused on mental health awareness.