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Counselor Cover Letter Example

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Caseload28 active clients
Symptom improvement63% average reduction (PHQ-9)
Productivity target102% met

This counselor cover letter example complements the counselor resume example.

It demonstrates how to reference wins like achieving 28 active clients caseload, achieving 63% average reduction (PHQ-9) symptom improvement, and achieving 102% met productivity target without repeating your resume word for word.

Bring personality forward by emphasizing strengths such as Combines evidence-based modalities with warm therapeutic alliance, Collaborates seamlessly with psychiatrists and primary care for integrated care, and Uses data to track progress and meet payer expectations.

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How to use this cover letter
Dear Hiring Manager,

I'm excited to apply for the Counselor position. Licensed professional counselor treating 28 clients, achieving 63% average PHQ-9 improvement, and exceeding productivity targets 102%.

At CalmBridge Wellness Center, provided individual and group therapy for adults facing anxiety, trauma, and co-occurring disorders, fostering sustained improvements in client wellbeing through tailored interventions. Maintained high productivity while delivering trauma-informed CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness practices that strengthened client resilience.

I have a track record of achieving 28 active clients caseload, achieving 63% average reduction (PHQ-9) symptom improvement, and achieving 102% met productivity target.

My key strengths include Combines evidence-based modalities with warm therapeutic alliance, Collaborates seamlessly with psychiatrists and primary care for integrated care, and Uses data to track progress and meet payer expectations.

I'm known for strengths in clinical, behavioral health, and therapy while partnering with cross-functional teams.

I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my experience can support your goals. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Shawn Baker
Counselor, LPC | Trauma & Anxiety Specialist

Highlights

  • Combines evidence-based modalities with warm therapeutic alliance.
  • Collaborates seamlessly with psychiatrists and primary care for integrated care.
  • Uses data to track progress and meet payer expectations.

Tips to adapt this example

  • Choose one metric such as achieving 28 active clients caseload to show the scale of your impact.
  • Mirror the language from the job post in your first paragraph to signal fit immediately.
  • Anchor each paragraph around a single achievement and quantify the outcome when possible.
  • Close with a confident call to action that makes it easy to move to the interview stage.
  • Adapt the focus of the second paragraph to spotlight strengths like Combines evidence-based modalities with warm therapeutic alliance.

Keywords

Clinical AssessmentsTreatment PlanningCognitive Behavioral TherapyGroup CounselingCrisis InterventionDocumentationTelehealthCare CoordinationClinicalBehavioral Health
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