ANITA BARUA
Queens,NY
Summary
Compassionate Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate student with over 600 hours of outpatient psychotherapy experience. Expertise in assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-based interventions such as CBT and DBT-informed approaches. Focused on delivering culturally responsive care and collaborating effectively to enhance client outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Enrollment Agent
IDEMIA, SCI Security
Queens, USA
02.2026 - Current
- Captured biometric data (fingerprints, photographs) via secure enrollment systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with security protocols to support streamlined processing.
- Verified identity documents and supporting materials, confirming eligibility for security clearance processing and enabling timely approvals.
- Reviewed and resolved documentation discrepancies, eliminating delays in background investigations and improving overall processing efficiency.
Clinical Intern
CHILD CENTER OF NY
Queens, USA
02.2025 - 01.2026
- Managed caseload of 14 clients, conducting weekly sessions under licensed clinical supervision to maintain consistent therapeutic support.
- Applied evidence-based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT-informed techniques, and Solution-Focused strategies, to address diverse client needs effectively.
- Delivered individual outpatient psychotherapy to adult clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, mood disorders, and life stressors, enhancing their emotional well-being.
Front Desk Receptionist
Downtown Ophthalmology
Queens, USA
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Coordinated patient scheduling through EMR systems, optimizing appointment flow.
- Explained insurance coverage and financial information to diverse populations, enhancing patient understanding.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance in management of confidential patient records, safeguarding patient privacy.
Research Assistant
Personality, Psychopathology & Psychometrics Lab, University at Buffalo
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Managed behavioral data entry and ensured database accuracy for reliable research outcomes.
- Conducted literature reviews to inform and support psychological research objectives.
- Participated in collaborative research discussions and presented findings to enhance team understanding.
Education
M.S.Ed. - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
St. John’s University
New York, NY01.2026
B.A. - Psychology
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Amherst, NY05.2023
Skills
- Assessment skills
- Crisis assessment
- Treatment planning
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
- Solution-focused therapy
- Clinical documentation
- EHR systems
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Research literacy
- Ethical practice
- Professional communication
- Cultural sensitivity
- Team collaboration
- Accountability
- Time management
- Prioritization techniques
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Bengali
- Urdu
Leadership Experience
Bengali Student Association, University at Buffalo, Vice President, 09/22, 05/23, Collaborated with diverse student organizations to promote cultural engagement and inclusion on campus., Supported executive leadership in planning and coordinating cultural, academic, and community-focused events., Assisted in delegating responsibilities and overseeing task completion among board members.
Timeline
Enrollment Agent
IDEMIA, SCI Security
02.2026 - Current
Clinical Intern
CHILD CENTER OF NY
02.2025 - 01.2026
Front Desk Receptionist
Downtown Ophthalmology
02.2024 - 05.2024
Research Assistant
Personality, Psychopathology & Psychometrics Lab, University at Buffalo
10.2021 - 05.2023
M.S.Ed. - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
St. John’s University
B.A. - Psychology
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York