Caroline Kollars
Boston
Summary
Mental Health Counselor in training with a strong academic background in trauma-informed care, dedicated to assisting individuals across all age groups who have experienced trauma. Known for providing compassionate support and fostering effective communication, Caroline thrives in creating a collaborative environment that encourages both personal and professional growth. Eager to contribute her skills in a dynamic setting that prioritizes teamwork and ongoing development.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Cambridge Eating Disorder Center
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions to support clients' mental health needs.
- Developed treatment plans in collaboration with supervising clinicians to address client goals.
- Utilized evidence-based therapeutic techniques to facilitate client engagement and progress.
- Assisted in crisis intervention strategies to ensure client safety and emotional stability.
- Provided administrative support, including scheduling appointments and managing client records efficiently.
- Educated families on coping strategies, establishing a strong support network for clients outside of therapy sessions.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
INTENSIVE COUNSELING SKILLS TRAINING LAB
Boston College
08.2024 - Current
- 16 videotaped, role play counseling sessions completed prior to internship
- Videotaped sessions critiqued in supervision
- Reflective process notes critiqued in supervision
- Group supervision – 30 hours prior to internship
- Reflect on multiple identities and social locations of power, privilege, and subordination in self and others as related to the counseling relationship
- Use client centered techniques to facilitate therapeutic relationship while gathering clinical data
- Complete written comprehensive, biopsychosocial, diagnostic evaluation and treatment plan
TRAUMA CONCENTRATION COURSEWORK
Boston College
01.2024 - Current
- Disaster Mental Health: Community Based Trauma and Intervention
- Psychology of Trauma in Adulthood: Theory, Intervention and Cultural and Social Justice Perspectives
- Psychology of Trauma in Childhood and Adolescence: Theory, Intervention, and Cultural and Social Justice Perspectives
Education
Masters - Mental Health Counseling
Boston College
Boston05.2026
Bachelors - English Writing, Rhetoric, and Technology
University of Colorado Denver
Denver05.2023
Minor - Psychology
University of Colorado Denver
Denver05.2023
Skills
- Suicide risk assessment
- Ethics and confidentiality
- Relapse prevention
- Motivational interviewing
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Empathy development
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
Timeline
Mental Health Counseling Intern
Cambridge Eating Disorder Center
08.2025 - Current
INTENSIVE COUNSELING SKILLS TRAINING LAB
Boston College
08.2024 - Current
TRAUMA CONCENTRATION COURSEWORK
Boston College
01.2024 - Current
Bachelors - English Writing, Rhetoric, and Technology
University of Colorado Denver
Minor - Psychology
University of Colorado Denver
Masters - Mental Health Counseling
Boston College
Volunteer Work
- CRISIS COUNSELOR
- Crisis Text Line
- Mar 2023 - Aug 2023
- Colorado
- Provided real-time support and de-escalated high-stress situations using active listening and emotional validation.
- Assessed risk levels, including suicidal ideation and self-harm, and escalated to emergency services when necessary.
- Maintained accurate documentation of interactions and adhered to organizational crisis intervention protocols.
- Completed comprehensive training in crisis counseling, active listening, and mental health resource referral.
COURSES
- FOUNDATIONS IN COUNSELING I AND II
- THEORIES OF COUNSELING I AND II
- MULTICULTURAL ISSUES IN COUNSELING
- LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT
- PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
- APPLIED ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
- PSYCHOLOGY OF TRAUMA IN ADULTHOOD
- DISASTER MENTAL HEALTH
- ETHICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES
- NEUROLOGICAL AND BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR
- CAREER DEVELOPMENT
- CHILD PSYCHOPATHOLOGY