Trisha Nelson has over 15 years of experience in counseling, education, and social services. She received her MA in Counseling from Oakland University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan. Currently, she works as a Student Success Specialist at Mott Community College, where she provides counseling, advising, instruction, and crisis intervention to students. Previously, she held counseling internships and roles working with children, families, and in schools.

1. Trisha Nelson, MA, LPC, NCC, MSGC
8277 McCandlish Rd
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
(248) 894-5713
trisha.nelson@mcc.edu
Education Degree Completed
Oakland University Masters of Arts –Counseling December 2009
2200 N. Squirrel Road Post Masters Specialization in School Counseling June 2009
Rochester, MI 48309
Rochester College Bachelors of Science – Counseling/Psychology December 2007
800 West Avon Rd
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Oakland Community College Associate Degree -Early Childhood Development June 2005
7350 Cooley Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48327
Professional Experience Position
Mott Community College Student Success Specialist May 2013 - Present
1401 E. Court Street Counselor, Advisor, Instructor August 1, 2010 - Present
Flint, MI 48503
Responsibilities:
• Developed a Retention Alert System with a team of cross-trained advisors/counselors.
o Consistent use and knowledge of Datatel, WebAdvisor, Webmail, Cognos, and SARS.
• Provide counseling to a variety of students in the college setting.
o Working with students and their family members
o Provide grief counseling to students in need
o Personal and academic counseling to individuals working with disability services
o Provide career counseling involving assessment interpretation, individual counseling and group
counseling through the CDEV 110 course.
o Provided ongoing counseling services related to individual involved in COCV.
 Substance abuse related
 Suicidal thoughts, tendencies and depression.
o Crisis counseling on an as needed immediate basis.
• Lead and assist with code of conduct violation meetings.
• Provide emergency and walk in counseling services for students.
• Collaborate with departments across campus.
• Provide academic advising to students in all disciplines.
• Represented MCC’s Retention System at conferences and to individuals Nation wide.
• Assist students in career decision making.
• Assisting and scheduling students for academic courses.
• Maintain a healthy and respectful classroom environment.
• Instruct classes in the counseling division including: Study and Learning Skills, College Survival Skills, Job
Seeking Skills, Career Exploration and Decision Making, and Assertive Communication.
• Presented at a National conference in Washington DC on Retention and the system developed and used at the
college.
• Trained and Appointed as part of the schools Behavior Intervention Team.
• Served on several committees campus wide. Developmental Education, Curriculum, Orientation etc.
• Worked with CATEMA articulation software.

2. Goodrich Middle School Middle School Counselor Intern Sept 2009- Dec. 2009
7480 S. Gale Rd.
Goodrich, MI 48438
(810) 591-4210 (School)
(810)252-7512 (Cell)
Supervisor: Robyn Batterbee, M.A.
Responsibilities:
• Individual student academic program planning.
• Providing individual and group counseling to students.
• Collaborating with school faculty.
• Analyzing grades in relation to achievement.
• Interpreting student records.
• Advocating for students during individual education planning.
Oakland University - SEHS Practicum Center Practicum Counselor September 2008-December 2008
2200 N. Squirrel Road
Rochester, MI 48309
Supervisor: Jodi Caroland, M.A., LLPC, NCE
(248) 495-8080
Responsibilities:
• Provided Counseling services to families, couples, and individuals dealing with challenging life issues.
• Completed client notes following each session.
• Collaborated with peers and supervisors regarding cases.
• Referred necessary clients to more specific resources.
McLain Family Family Care Provider May 2006 – August 2010
Clarkston, MI
(248)941-8781
Supervisor: Ken McLain
Responsibilities:
• Organized and maintained daily activities.
• Provided transportation to extra curricular events, doctor appointments and play dates,etc.
• Provided basic needs to the children.
• Maintained a clean, structured, organized and safe environment.
Lil’ Peoples Place Lead Preschool Teacher August 2005 – May 2006
6521 Citation Drive
Clarkston, MI 48346 Classroom Assistant January 2004 - August 2005
(248) 620-5437
Supervisor: Shalae Smith
Responsibilities:
• Developing curriculum specific to the developmental needs of the children.
• Completing, providing and carrying out lesson plans on a weekly basis.
• Supervising classroom assistants.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and respectful environment for the children and staff.
• Collaborating with staff and parents.
Volunteer Experience
Clarkston Community Church Youth “Counselor” September 2005 - Present
6300 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 625-1323
Supervisor: Kevin Kuehne

3. • Providing small group counseling covering various topics such as, parent relationships, decision making, peer
relationships, sex education, self-harm, planning for the future.
• Supervising co-ed events.
• Providing curriculum instruction.
Challenge Day – Kettering High School Volunteer November 2009
Professional Associations
National Board of Certified Counselors
Genesee Area Counseling Association
American Association for Women in Community Colleges
Licenses/Certifications
Licensed Professional Counselor License Number: 6401011854 State of Michigan
Nationally Certified Counselor Certificate Number: 260520
National Board of Certified Counselors
Michigan School Guidance Counselor Certification License Number: 189379 State of Michigan (Exp 2015)
Training Completed
National Behavior Intervention Team Association Training June 2013
Mental Health First Aid Training March 2013
OPR Suicide Prevention and Risk Reduction In progress
References available upon request.