ALESSANDRA BIANCO
Queens,NY
Summary
Experienced mental health professional with a passion for providing counseling services to diverse client populations. Currently in the process of obtaining New York licensure upon graduation in August 2025. Skilled in creating safe and supportive environments that foster client growth through compassion, psycho-education, and empowerment strategies. Proficient in utilizing a strengths-based perspective and collaborative approach with clients and interdisciplinary professionals, while also demonstrating expertise in therapeutic techniques, trauma-informed care, cultural competency, and effective communication for comprehensive care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Counselor Intern
Safe Space Services
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Conducted individual counseling sessions to support client mental health needs.
- Conducted biopsychosocial and trauma assessments to inform diagnoses
- Developing personalized treatment plans with clients based on assessments.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic techniques to enhance client coping skills
- Enhanced clinical knowledge through regular supervision meetings, honing counseling skills
Barista and Hostess
Grow and Gather Feedery
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Restaurant, Bar, and Coffee Shop
- Provided exceptional customer service
- Organized seating arrangements and managed orders efficiently
Mental Health Technician
CCRES Educational and Behavioral Services
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Behavioral and educational support services
- Collaborated with families to create a plan for behavior modification and school attendance
- Applied behavioral strategies and interventions to support children's emotional and social development.
Clinical Case Manager
WellPower
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Denver-based mental health provider
- Conducted assessments and developing treatment plans with clients experiencing dual mental health diagnosis, unemployment, and homelessness
- Partnered with clients to navigate mental health resources, providing crisis intervention, and advocating for client-centered outcomes
Social Caseworker
Denver Human Services (DHS), Denver CO
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Child welfare and social services agency
- Performed child safety and risk assessments, creating safety plans for at-risk families
- Developed and monitored treatment plans, working closely with families to enhance stability and minimize risks
Outreach Coordinator
Home Base Inc., West Virginia
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Family outreach and support organization
- Conducted assessments and established goal-oriented treatment plans focusing on stability and child safety
- Facilitated workshops to empower clients in parenting skills and life management skills
Shift Leader
Refuge For Women: Aftercare for Trafficked and Exploited Women, Ohio
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Aftercare program for trafficked and exploited women
- Provided trauma-informed emotional support and supervised the residents to ensure safety
Addiction Counselor Intern
Jefferson Behavioral Health System CORE, Ohio
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Facilitated IOP group addiction recovery sessions, using motivational interviewing techniques to support clients' recovery.
Addiction Counselor Intern
Eastern Ohio Correctional Center, Lisbon Ohio
01.2018 - 01.2018
- Facilitated group & individual recovery program sessions, supporting incarcerated individuals in addiction recovery.
Outreach Worker Intern
St. Agnes Day Room Outreach, West Chester PA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Advocated for immigrant families and individuals in poverty
Education
Master's - Social Work, Advanced Standing (online)
Eastern University
Davids, PA08-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, OH01.2019
Skills
- Trauma-informed Care
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Mindfulness techniques
- Child and Adolescent Counseling
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Motivational Interviewing
- Group Therapy Facilitation
- Clinical Case Management
- Evidence-based Therapeutic Interventions (CBT, DBT, IFS, ERP, and ACT)
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor Intern
Safe Space Services
01.2025 - 08.2025
Barista and Hostess
Grow and Gather Feedery
01.2024 - 01.2024
Mental Health Technician
CCRES Educational and Behavioral Services
01.2024 - 01.2024
Clinical Case Manager
WellPower
01.2022 - 01.2023
Social Caseworker
Denver Human Services (DHS), Denver CO
01.2021 - 01.2022
Outreach Coordinator
Home Base Inc., West Virginia
01.2019 - 01.2020
Shift Leader
Refuge For Women: Aftercare for Trafficked and Exploited Women, Ohio
01.2019 - 01.2020
Addiction Counselor Intern
Jefferson Behavioral Health System CORE, Ohio
01.2019 - 01.2019
Addiction Counselor Intern
Eastern Ohio Correctional Center, Lisbon Ohio
01.2018 - 01.2018
Outreach Worker Intern
St. Agnes Day Room Outreach, West Chester PA
01.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Master's - Social Work, Advanced Standing (online)
Eastern University
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