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Languages
Certification
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Mallory Dowd

Seoul

Summary

Compassionate and integrative counselor with a Master of Social Work and experience providing psychotherapy, student support, and case management across international and cross-cultural settings. Skilled in evidence-based therapeutic approaches with expertise in grief support, ADHD, identity development, LGBT+ issues, and healthy relationships. Adept at fostering strong alliances with adolescents and families and supporting student well-being, resilience, and growth through academic, social-emotional, and personal challenges.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Therapist

Healing Together Therapy & Wellness Center
Seoul
06.2023 - Current
  • Provide individual and couple's psychotherapy via telehealth platform
  • Conduct comprehensive intake assessments to establish psychosocial history, presenting concerns, and treatment goals
  • Develop and implement personalized treatment plans using evidence-based approaches (ACT, IFS, person-centered therapy, somatics, and mindful self-compassion)
  • Establish and maintain strong therapeutic alliances with clients
  • Support clients in addressing mental health concerns, relational issues, grief, trauma, stress, and life transitions
  • Provide psychoeducation and coping strategies to enhance insight and resilience
  • Facilitate safe, inclusive, and affirming spaces for self-expression and healing

English Conversation Instructor

Sungshin Elementary School
Seoul
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Offer English-language instruction for classes of 10-14 students in grades 1-6
  • Prepare and administer reading, writing, and speaking tests and quizzes
  • Prepare student reports and contribute to all-school events

Academic Coordinator

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS)
Seoul
06.2018 - 06.2019
  • Coordinated inbound international student exchange program
  • Corresponded with international partner universities and exchange students
  • Prepared admissions and other official documents for student visa acquisition
  • Prepared and presented biannual New Student Orientation for incoming exchange students
  • Wrote and edited English-language PR materials, documents, and speeches
  • Provided support, assistance, and counseling to international students
  • Participated in screening interviews for outbound exchange students

Academic English Instructor

IEEA Global Academy
Seoul
03.2017 - 03.2018
  • Planned and implemented intensive academic English courses for college-age Korean students preparing to study abroad in the USA
  • Wrote and administered quizzes, examinations, and evaluations
  • Counseled students in preparation for their study abroad experience
  • Engaged students of varying competencies and motivation levels
  • Taught: Academic Composition, Speaking and Communication, Research Writing, Reading & Literature, and two credit-bearing general education courses in Humanities and Sociology

English Conversation Instructor

Gwangyang Jecheol High School
Gwangyang
03.2015 - 03.2017
  • Conducted weekly English lessons at admissions-based private high school
  • Taught after-school classes, including Advanced English Essay Writing
  • Other duties: writing and scoring midterm and final exam questions; reviewing submissions and selecting winners for English essay writing contests; elementary and middle school camps; English conversation high school summer classes; moderating English debates; evening curriculum development

Lifebook Specialist

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Chicago
01.2014 - 03.2015
  • Facilitated training sessions for case managers, foster parents, and community agencies and organizations
  • Facilitated therapeutic Lifebook groups for children and foster parents
  • Collaborated with Program Manager on Lifebook program plans and goals
  • Conducted therapeutic Lifebook sessions with children and adolescents
  • Counseled foster and adoptive parents and provided psychoeducation about childhood trauma and attachment needs

Therapeutic Case Manager/Child Welfare Specialist

The Harbour, Inc.
Park Ridge
11.2010 - 01.2013
  • Provided clinical case management and therapeutic services to high-risk, homeless adolescent females residing in transitional living programs
  • Provided clinical supervision to MSW intern managing a moderate caseload
  • Completed mental health assessments, treatment plans, and progress reports
  • Conducted mental status exams and crisis intervention services
  • Facilitated life skills groups about cooking, healthy sexuality, hygiene, etc.
  • Supported the maintenance of a positive therapeutic milieu at residential sites
  • Conducted Child & Family Team Meetings and led emergency case staffings
  • Communicated with service providers and made referrals
  • Testified in juvenile court proceedings on behalf of clients

Sexual Assault Program Coordinator

Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services
Three Rivers
05.2009 - 05.2010
  • Coordinated service delivery to survivors of sexual assault and abuse
  • Provided individual and family counseling, crisis intervention services, legal advocacy, transportation, and referrals to adult and adolescent survivors
  • Co-facilitated support group for detained female inmates
  • Assisted clients with Crime Victims Compensation and Victim Impact Statements
  • Marketed program to community and identified new referral sources
  • Coordinated and provided sexual assault training for agency staff and volunteers
  • Implemented Healthy Relationships curriculum in secondary school classrooms
  • Led systems-change efforts on behalf of victims, including trainings for law enforcement agencies, human service and health care providers, and schools
  • Participated in family violence task forces and conducted community needs assessments regarding sexual assault programs and services

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) -

Western Michigan University
06.2010

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - English, Creative Writing

Western Michigan University
04.2008

Skills

  • Individual therapy
  • Psychoeducation
  • Community outreach
  • Conflict resolution
  • Self-harm reduction
  • Life skills training
  • Parent and caregiver rapport
  • Crisis management
  • Project coordination

Languages

English
First Language
Korean
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Certification

  • Medical University of South Carolina’s TF-CBT online certification program, 2010

Timeline

Clinical Therapist

Healing Together Therapy & Wellness Center
06.2023 - Current

English Conversation Instructor

Sungshin Elementary School
03.2021 - 03.2022

Academic Coordinator

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS)
06.2018 - 06.2019

Academic English Instructor

IEEA Global Academy
03.2017 - 03.2018

English Conversation Instructor

Gwangyang Jecheol High School
03.2015 - 03.2017

Lifebook Specialist

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
01.2014 - 03.2015

Therapeutic Case Manager/Child Welfare Specialist

The Harbour, Inc.
11.2010 - 01.2013

Sexual Assault Program Coordinator

Domestic and Sexual Abuse Services
05.2009 - 05.2010

Master of Social Work (MSW) -

Western Michigan University

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - English, Creative Writing

Western Michigan University
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