Marjorie Alden Lyons Murphy has over 10 years of experience as a counselor and secretary. She has a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Louisiana State University Shreveport and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the same institution. Currently she works as a counselor for the Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling, where she assesses clients, facilitates therapy sessions, and maintains records. Previously she had an internship providing counseling services and maintaining client confidentiality and records. She is compassionate, solutions-oriented, and dedicated to helping clients with various mental health and life issues.

1. MARJORIE ALDEN LYONS MURPHY
140 Scopena Circle, Bossier City, LA 71112 318-402-8662 aldenmurphy321@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Successful at multi-tasking priorities while organizing and maintaining a strong work ethic, and exhibiting a positive
attitude. Compassionate, dependable, culturally sensitive, respectful, trustworthy, behaviorist and solutions-oriented
counselor dedicated to providing exceptional care and devising creative treatment plans for clients dealing with various
kinds of mental health and life issues.
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Counseling Psychology December 2014
Louisiana State University Shreveport Shreveport, LA
Bachelor of Science, Psychology May 2011
Louisiana State University Shreveport Shreveport, LA
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Counselor January 2015 to Present
Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling Shreveport, LA
 Assessments of clients who are presenting with a gambling disorder
 Facilitating group therapy, family therapy, and individual sessions
 Marketing at Behavioral Health Centers in District 7
 Input client data into LADDS and LASIS
 Maintaining client records and notes using B.I.R.P. format
Internship January 2014 to December 2014
Baird and Associates Professional Counseling, L.L.C. Shreveport, LA
 Assessments of clients who are court order to meet Pre-TrialDiversion Program requirements
 Facilitating group therapy and individual sessions for Pre-TrialDiversion or court mandated counseling
 Therapy using solution based techniques for substance abuse, skills training, coping skills and decision making
 Treatment Revisions for clients
 Random Drug Screening
 Maintaining confidential client files and records
 Client registration for class, including accepting payments in cash
 Setting appointments, answering client phone calls, sending correspondence through emailor letters, and running reports
SchoolSecretary April 2006 to June 2008
Christian Center School Shreveport, LA
 Coordinated conferences, meetings, events, and fund raising
 Managed daily tasks in school office dealing with administrators, teachers, parents, and students
 Greeted guests, led tours, and answered questions about the schooland programs offered
 Maintained cleanliness of office, reception areas, and teachers’ lounge
 Answered and managed phone calls while recording accurate messages
 Organized hard copy and electronic personneland student files
 Created, organized, and maintained paperwork associated with the school
 Accepted payments, gave receipts, counted and managed fund raising money
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
 Graduated with 3.95 in 60 hour Master of Science program at LSUS
 PsiChi Member by maintaining 4.0 in Major classes
 Dean’s List 2008, 2009, 2010 and Chancellor’s List 2010, 2011
 Presented research results for School of R.O.C.K. program at Louisiana SchoolPsychologicalAssociation, Fall 2010
 Member of P.E.O. International – Organization that focuses on higher education opportunities for women
 Certified Leader of “Guiding Good Choices” parenting program offered by One Great River, 2010