Amalia Sol Gonzalez, LMFT 150599
Wasco,CA
Summary
Dynamic Behavioral Health Therapist experienced with therapeutic techniques to support client mental health. Utilizes evidence-based practices to address diverse behavioral health needs. Strong understanding of client-centered care and effective communication strategies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Therapist
Kern Behavioral Health And Recovery Services
03.2024 - Current
- Documented client information through analyzing data, identified, and diagnosed nature of clients' problems.
- Evaluated treatment techniques after sufficient time periods to determine effectiveness for each client.
- Gathered information about clients using observational techniques and interviews, case histories, and other assessment methodologies.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to expand knowledge base and enhance practice capabilities continuously.
- Counseled individuals and groups to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Consulted with other therapists, public, and private service agencies and university researchers to advise clients on resources available.
- Developed behavior intervention plans based on principles of applied behavior analysis.
Pre-Licensed Therapist
College Community Services
08.2021 - 03.2024
- Increased client satisfaction by providing empathetic, compassionate, and culturally-sensitive therapy services.
- Promoted self-awareness in clients by using psychodynamic approaches that focused on understanding the influences of past experiences on present behaviors.
- Assisted clients in developing effective coping strategies through problem-solving oriented therapies.
- Enhanced client well-being by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions and techniques.
- Employed trauma-informed therapeutic practices to support clients in processing and healing from past traumatic experiences.
- Maintained strict adherence to ethical guidelines and confidentiality regulations in all aspects of clinical practice.
- Established strong rapport with clients by actively listening, offering validation, and demonstrating genuine care for their wellbeing.
Social Service Worker
Kern County Department Of Human Services
12.2008 - 08.2021
- Team Lead, Facilitated job search workshop for client’s receiving assistance.
- Created and maintained training guides, presentations, and procedural manuals;
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling/Marriage, Family, And Child Therapy
University of Phoenix
Bakersfield, CABachelor of Arts - Psychology/Law And Society
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CAHigh School Diploma -
Wasco Union High School
Wasco, CASkills
- EMDR
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Multicultural Competence
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- Client-centered approach
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Professional ethics
- Motivational Interviewing
Timeline
Behavioral Health Therapist
Kern Behavioral Health And Recovery Services
03.2024 - Current
Pre-Licensed Therapist
College Community Services
08.2021 - 03.2024
Social Service Worker
Kern County Department Of Human Services
12.2008 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Counseling/Marriage, Family, And Child Therapy
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Law And Society
University of California, Riverside
High School Diploma -
Wasco Union High School
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