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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