Anika Krishnan
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate marriage and family therapist trainee specializing in providing affirming and inclusive mental health services to the LGBTQ+ community. Skilled in employing culturally competent and evidence-based practices to support clients' diverse needs and foster a safe therapeutic environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Los Angeles LGBT Center
2023.09 - Current
- Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients. Applied principles of cultural competence to tailor therapeutic approaches to each client's unique background and experiences.
- Performed individual psychotherapy and conducted teletherapy sessions. Developed and implemented customized treatment plans that emphasized resilience, self-acceptance, and empowerment.
- Provided crisis intervention and support to clients experiencing acute distress. Collaborated with social services, referral sources and other treatment professionals to meet patient care needs.
- Maintained accurate and confidential client records in accordance with legal and ethical standards. Documented progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries with emphasis on affirmative practices.
Clinic Liaison and Mental Health Intern
Psy Lens Centre
2021.10 - 2022.03
- Conducted thorough and detailed case histories to gather comprehensive information on clients' backgrounds, including medical, psychological, and social histories.
- Administered, scored, and interpreted variety of psychological assessments to evaluate clients' cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning.
- Prepared detailed psychological reports, treatment plans, and progress notes. Efficiently handled administrative tasks such as scheduling, record-keeping, and coordination with other healthcare professionals.
- Observed and assisted in remedial education sessions, gaining insights into specialized educational strategies and interventions to support clients with learning difficulties.
Mental Health Intern
Cognizavest
2021.03 - 2021.04
- Conducted comprehensive mental status examinations and detailed case histories to gather critical information on clients' psychological and medical backgrounds.
- Developed strong rapport with clients to facilitate trust and open communication. Utilized keen observation skills to monitor client behavior and accurately documented findings and progress.
- Acquired and refined core counseling skills and techniques, including active listening, empathy, and intervention strategies, through hands-on training and supervision.
- Administered and scored variety of psychological assessments to evaluate clients' cognitive, emotional, and behavioral health, providing essential data for treatment planning.
Mental Health Intern
Dr. C. R. Satish Kumar
2020.08 - 2020.09
- Conducted detailed mental status examinations and comprehensive case histories to gather critical information on clients' psychological and medical backgrounds.
- Learned development of case formulations using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to create effective and personalized treatment plans.
- Gained proficiency in administering and interpreting personality assessments, including Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) and Sentence Completion Test (SCT), to evaluate clients' personality traits and underlying psychological conditions.
- Engaged in in-depth discussions of case studies with peers and supervisors to enhance diagnostic skills, therapeutic strategies, and overall clinical understanding.
Barista
Starbucks
2023.08 - Current
Server
Urban Masala
2022.01 - 2023.09
Education
MA - Clinical Psychology, LGBT-Affirmative Therapy Specialization
Antioch University
Los Angeles, CA06.2024
BA - Triple Major in Psychology, Sociology, and English
Christ University
India05.2021
Skills
- Mental Health Assessment
- Crisis Management
- Building rapport
- Active Listening
- Suicide Prevention
- Team Collaboration
- EMR Updating
- Clinical Documentation
Certifications
- Trauma Focused-CBT (May, 2023)
- Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporting Training
(General, and Mental Health/Social Worker Training)(August, 2023) - Psychological First Aid Training (July, 2021)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy Webinar (August, 2020)
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy Masterclass (July, 2020)
- Neurolinguistics Programming Workshop (January, 2020)
- QPR Gatekeeping, Suicide Prevention India Foundation (January, 2019)
Languages
Malayalam
Hindi
Timeline
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Los Angeles LGBT Center
2023.09 - Current
Barista
Starbucks
2023.08 - Current
Server
Urban Masala
2022.01 - 2023.09
Clinic Liaison and Mental Health Intern
Psy Lens Centre
2021.10 - 2022.03
Mental Health Intern
Cognizavest
2021.03 - 2021.04
Mental Health Intern
Dr. C. R. Satish Kumar
2020.08 - 2020.09
MA - Clinical Psychology, LGBT-Affirmative Therapy Specialization
Antioch University
BA - Triple Major in Psychology, Sociology, and English
Christ University
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