Assisted in reducing symptom severity for clients through the application of cognitive-behavioral techniques and coping strategies.
Expanded cultural competency within the practice by participating in training sessions focused on providing culturally sensitive care to diverse populations.
Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate, timely records of client interactions and treatment outcomes.
Improved treatment outcomes for clients by collaborating with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive care plans.
Crisis Counselor
Crisis Text Line
06.2022 - 07.2023
Complete a rigorous 30-hour crisis intervention training course covering topics such as suicide, mental illness, substance abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault.
Collaborate with texters who are in crisis or at imminent risk of suicide through a five-step safety plan to bring them from an intense moment to a calm state for at least 200 hours.
Assess each conversation through a team-based approach with colleagues and supervisors to determine and provide referrals if higher level care is needed.
Research Assistant
Neuropsychology Lab
08.2021 - 12.2022
Recruit, schedule, and test research participants for honors thesis project that examines if two widely used neurological mazes, the Groton Maze Learning Task and the Classic Maze, are interchangeable in neurological testing.
Perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses with graduate students in the lab for multiple projects including honors thesis maze study, using computer software such as SPSS.
Present background, research findings, and data analysis of maze project to groups of individuals.
Senior Caregiver
Papa
02.2020 - 11.2022
Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
Tutor
Grade Potential Tutoring
01.2021 - 05.2022
Empowered elementary and high school students with private instruction to improve academic performance, reach educational goals, and prepare for yearly state tests.
Communicated feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, and build confidence in students.
Reviewed class material with students by discussing text, working solutions to problems, and accomplishing worksheets or other assignments.
New Student Mentor
Transfer Connections
08.2021 - 12.2021
Supported freshman, transfer, and international students overcoming personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational situations.
Provided guidance to students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Evaluated students' abilities, interests, and personality characteristics through weekly online meetings.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
05.2023
Skills
Clinical documentation
Autism spectrum support
Suicide risk assessment
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Individual counseling
Group therapy
Timeline
Clinical Mental Health Intern
New Directions for Young Adults
08.2024 - Current
Crisis Counselor
Crisis Text Line
06.2022 - 07.2023
Research Assistant
Neuropsychology Lab
08.2021 - 12.2022
New Student Mentor
Transfer Connections
08.2021 - 12.2021
Tutor
Grade Potential Tutoring
01.2021 - 05.2022
Senior Caregiver
Papa
02.2020 - 11.2022
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Direct Support Worker 3 at New Directions for Children Youth Adults and FamilDirect Support Worker 3 at New Directions for Children Youth Adults and Famil