Adriana DeCastro
Lakewood,CA
Summary
Professional and compassionate MFT Trainee with 1.5 years of experience providing counseling services to individuals, families and couples. Motivated to empower clients through development of healthy communication skills and coping strategies. Proficient in maintaining timely and accurate progress reports, treatment plans, termination summaries and court reports. Analyzes and responsively reviews psychological diagnostic tests to identify and assess clinical problems and health care needs to drive desired outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
MFT Trainee
Straight Talk Counseling
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided psychoeducation on mental health topics, helping clients understand symptoms and coping strategies.
- Adapted therapeutic approach based on client feedback, ensuring optimal outcomes were achieved efficiently.
- Assisted children experiencing behavioral challenges at school by creating targeted interventions focusing on social skills development and emotional regulation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients and their families.
- Fostered resilience and self-awareness in clients by incorporating mindfulness practices into therapy sessions.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions and techniques.
- Maintained thorough documentation of client interactions, interventions, and progress towards treatment goals.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore emotions, behaviors, and relationships.
- Participated in regular supervision meetings to discuss cases, receive feedback, and refine clinical skills.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning.
- Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans tailored to each client''s unique needs and strengths.
- Built rapport with diverse clientele by demonstrating cultural sensitivity and understanding of individual backgrounds.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering connection among participants while addressing common concerns.
- Supported clients in overcoming personal challenges through active listening and empathetic communication.
- Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
- Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
- Collaborated with other mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans.
- Performed individual and group psychotherapy and conducted teletherapy sessions to help clients pinpoint emotions underlying personal and relational conflicts.
- Counseled clients on concerns such as unsatisfactory relationships, divorce and separation or financial difficulties.
MFT Trainee
Garden Grove Unified School District
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided psychoeducation on mental health topics, helping clients understand symptoms and coping strategies.
- Adapted therapeutic approach based on client feedback, ensuring optimal outcomes were achieved efficiently.
- Assisted children experiencing behavioral challenges at school by creating targeted interventions focusing on social skills development and emotional regulation.
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Assisted students in developing academic plans by conducting a comprehensive review of their strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
- Facilitated parent engagement through regular communication, informational sessions, and collaborative meetings to address student concerns.
- Supported students transitioning between grade levels by working with teachers to develop effective transition plans aimed at minimizing potential challenges during adjustment periods.
- Reduced disciplinary incidents through proactive conflict resolution strategies that encouraged open communication between all parties involved.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Maintained thorough documentation of client interactions, interventions, and progress towards treatment goals.
Disability Insurance Program Representative
EDD State Disability
08.2017 - 08.2022
- Enhanced claimant satisfaction by efficiently processing disability insurance claims and providing timely updates.
- Performed periodic reviews of ongoing cases for continued eligibility determination under the disability program.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in legislation, applying new rules and guidelines appropriately when assessing claims.
- Supported team members during high-volume periods or absences, ensuring a seamless continuation of service to claimants.
- Effectively managed time and resources to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
- Reduced processing time for disability claims with thorough case analysis and prompt decisionmaking.
- Provided exceptional customer service to claimants, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally.
- Maintained strict confidentiality regarding sensitive personal information obtained during the course of evaluating disability claims.
- Conducted comprehensive interviews with claimants to evaluate eligibility for disability benefits based on established criteria.
- Improved overall efficiency within the team by sharing best practices and offering assistance to colleagues as needed.
- Identified potential instances of fraud through careful analysis of each case, following up on discrepancies accordingly.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance metrics related to productivity, accuracy, and customer satisfaction in handling disability claims.
- Managed a high volume of cases effectively, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
- Contributed to staff training initiatives, sharing expertise in handling complex disability cases with new hires or less experienced team members.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA03.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI12.2020
Skills
- Intervention Planning
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Group therapy facilitation
- Individual Counseling
- Psychoeducation
- Empathy building
- Mindfulness Practices
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Family Systems Theory
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Multicultural Competence
- Self-care strategies
- Adolescent Counseling
- Play therapy techniques
- Motivational Interviewing
- Client Relationship Management
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team Collaboration
- Written Communication
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Treatment Planning
- Self Motivation
- Interpersonal Communication
- Time management abilities
- Goal Setting
- Decision-Making
- Analytical Skills
- Multitasking
- Solution-focused techniques
- Effective Communication
- Relationship Building
- Progress Monitoring
- Coping skills
- Patient confidentiality
- Interpersonal Skills
- One-on-one counseling
- Grief counseling
Timeline
MFT Trainee
Straight Talk Counseling
10.2023 - 03.2024
MFT Trainee
Garden Grove Unified School District
09.2022 - 09.2023
Disability Insurance Program Representative
EDD State Disability
08.2017 - 08.2022
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Pepperdine University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Hawaii At Manoa
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