Andrea Lara
Corona,CA
Summary
Empathetic Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Pupil Personnel Services Credential and a Child Welfare and Attendance Certificate. Looking to provide mental health support in the community including to children and their families. Hoping to bring positive change to students and the school system.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Clinician
Familias Unidas Counseling Center
East Los Angeles
04.2023 - Current
- Carry an active caseload of 25-32 clients whom are victims of a crime including physical abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, etc.
- Maintain proper clinical documentation and adhere to the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapist code of ethics.
Mental Health Clinician
McKinley's Children Center
San Dimas, CA
03.2021 - 04.2023
- Worked for the mental health support team in a Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program, provided individual therapy to children ages 5 years old to 17 years old.
- Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
- Worked for the outpatient community based mental health program. Carried a caseload of 16-24 clients, providing both individual and family therapy.
- Consulted with school personnel and the Department of Children and Family Services in order to provide collaborative support to clients.
Forensic Interview Specialist
Children's Advocacy Center
Covina, CA
10.2020 - 04.2023
- Conducted culturally sensitive, trauma informed, developmentally appropriate, and legally defensible forensic interviews with children, adolescents, and developmentally delayed adults who have experienced or been witnessed to abuse, violence, or homicide.
- Met with a multidisciplinary team (Law Enforcement, Department of Children and Family Services, and Law Attorneys) to discuss case and relevant information.
- Participated in monthly peer review, case review, and trainings to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Provided presentations on California's Child Abuse Investigation Minimal Standards Protocol, Minimal Facts Interview (MFI) for first responders, to law enforcement agencies.
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Glendale Unified School District
Glendale , CA
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Conducted individual counseling sessions as clinically indicated to provide psychotherapeutic interventions and establish and assess treatment goals.
- Cultivated treatment plans and kept weekly progress case note records in accordance with legal requirements.
- Promoted mental health on school campus by providing mental health information and resources in classrooms.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team such as school administration, teachers, and community mental health professionals to provide treatment for clients while maintaining client confidentiality.
School Counselor Intern
Glendale Unified School District
Glendale , CA
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Established developmentally-appropriate social skills groups and activities for elementary-aged students.
- Collaborated with school counselor in developing group curriculum for academic success groups.
- Co-facilitated weekly academic success groups for high school level students.
- Worked directly with students with attendance issues and deconstructing obstacles to improve attendance.
- Participated in IEP meetings, SST meetings and SARB hearings.
Youth Care Worker
Florence Crittenton Services of Orange County
Fullerton, CA
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Supervised youth recreational activities and facilitated workshops surrounding self-development, education and employment.
- Conferred with youth's therapist to understand and meet needs of youth providing frequent feedback on front-line operations and recommending improvement strategies.
Special Education Instructional Assistant
West Covina Unified School District
West Covina, CA
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
- Worked within the needs of student Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Childcare Provider
Vasquez Family
Corona , CA
10.2013 - 08.2018
- Met emotional, social and basic human needs of child from month old baby to 5 year old child.
- Assisted child in developing fine motor skills in preparation of preschool and grade school.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling Option in Marriage And Family Therapy
California State University- Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
California State University- Fullerton
Fullerton 05.2018
Pupil Personnel Services And Child Welfare And Attendance Credential - Counseling
California State University- Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA05.2020
Skills
- Direct patient care and advocacy
- Building trust and rapport
- Strong writing and verbal skills
Affiliations
- Character and Conflict Psychodynamic Group Facilitator at CSUF (2018)
- Intern at Orange County Bar Foundation: Empowering Youth to Make Positive Choices (2017)
Certification
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- California Child Forensic Interview Training(CFIT)
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential
- Child Welfare and Attendance Credential
Accomplishments
- Member of Golden Key International Honor Society- Top 15% in graduate class (2020)
- Dean Honors List at CSUF (2018)
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Mental Health Clinician
Familias Unidas Counseling Center
04.2023 - Current
Mental Health Clinician
McKinley's Children Center
03.2021 - 04.2023
Forensic Interview Specialist
Children's Advocacy Center
10.2020 - 04.2023
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Glendale Unified School District
08.2019 - 05.2020
School Counselor Intern
Glendale Unified School District
08.2019 - 05.2020
Special Education Instructional Assistant
West Covina Unified School District
10.2018 - 07.2019
Youth Care Worker
Florence Crittenton Services of Orange County
01.2018 - 09.2019
Childcare Provider
Vasquez Family
10.2013 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Counseling Option in Marriage And Family Therapy
California State University- Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
California State University- Fullerton
Pupil Personnel Services And Child Welfare And Attendance Credential - Counseling
California State University- Los Angeles
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