Antonia Miranda
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Knowledgeable Mental Health Counselor with a solid background in mental health counseling, offering valuable experience in therapeutic interventions and client support. Proven success in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, effectively addressing diverse mental health needs. Demonstrated skills in active listening and compassionate communication. Trained in EMDR, motivational interviewing, internal family systems, play therapy, and sand tray.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
Barbara A Roba Counseling
07.2023 - Current
- Established a safe environment for clients to openly discuss their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and concerns without fear of judgment or retribution.
- Continually updated professional knowledge by attending conferences, trainings, and workshops related to advancements in the field of mental health counseling.
- Reduced crisis intervention needs by proactively monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment approaches as necessary.
- Provided play therapy, EMDR, talk therapy, and expressive arts with a person centered lens.
Behavioral Health Therapist (under supervision)
Endeavor Health Services
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Specialized in treating children and adolescents and utilize modalities such as play therapy, person centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy
- Responsible for completing treatment planning, session notes, and clinical documentation in a timely manner.
- Attended staff meetings, case conferences, and weekly supervision meetings.
- Documented patient information through analyzing data, interview notes, and test results and identified and diagnosed nature of clients' problems.
- Evaluated treatment techniques after sufficient time periods to determine effectiveness for each client.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Developed behavior intervention plans based on principles of applied behavior analysis.
Outpatient Psychotherapist (under supervision)
Willows Counseling
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Specialized in play therapy working with neurodivergent children and adolescent.
- Through supervision I have gained experience in working with the neurodivergent population and play therapy interventions.
- Utilized techniques such as sand tray therapy, sensory/anxiety processing, art therapy modalities, and traditional talk therapy.
- Treated individuals with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and any life transition that may impact one’s mental health.
Outpatient Psychotherapist (under supervision)
Mindful Springs Counseling
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Specialized in treating eating disorders in adolescents and young adults.
- Facilitated eating disorder recovery groups and promotion of groups.
- Worked with children and families incorporating play therapy and family therapy.
- Treated clients with anxiety, depression, loss/grief, and trauma.
- Performed light administrative work and assisted with intake sessions and scheduling clients.
Counseling Intern
ED Care Colorado
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Co-facilitated meals with patients in the Adolescents Intensive Outpatient Program while modeling appropriate eating behaviors.
- Co-facilitate groups with expertise, demonstrating ability to engage, set limits and monitor the group process.
- Worked along therapists, a dietitian, and a supervisor and engage in educational groups.
- Documented clinical progress notes, process paperwork, and do light housekeeping duties.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Colorado Christian University
12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health and Wellness
Buffalo State College
05.2013
Associates - Humanities and Liberal Arts
Erie Community College
12.2009
Skills
- Clinical Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Children and Adolescence Counseling
- Play Therapy
- EMDR and Trauma Informed Treatment
- Eating Disorder Recovery Treatment
- Treatment Planning
- Building rapport
- Individual Counseling
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Motivational Interviewing
- Art therapy integration
References
Furnished upon request.
Training
- EMDR Level 1, 12/23
- Beyond Behaviors: Using Neuroscience and Compassion to understand children's behaviors 8/23
- Cultural Humility in Play Therapy, 09/22
- Play Therapy Basics, 04/22
- Internal Family Systems in Treating Eating Disorders, 03/22
- Motivational Interviewing Core Skills, 03/22
- Sand tray Training, 11/21
Educationandlicensures
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor, New York In progress, 09/24
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor-Permit, New York, 03/23
- Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, Colorado, 12/21
- Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Colorado Christian University, 08/19 - 12/21
- Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness, Buffalo State College, 01/11 - 05/13
- Associates in Humanities and Liberal Arts, Erie Community College, 01/08 - 12/09
Certification
EMDRIA Approved EMDR Basic Training, March 2024
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
Barbara A Roba Counseling
07.2023 - Current
Behavioral Health Therapist (under supervision)
Endeavor Health Services
04.2023 - 07.2023
Outpatient Psychotherapist (under supervision)
Willows Counseling
05.2022 - 03.2023
Outpatient Psychotherapist (under supervision)
Mindful Springs Counseling
06.2021 - 05.2022
Counseling Intern
ED Care Colorado
07.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health and Wellness
Buffalo State College
Associates - Humanities and Liberal Arts
Erie Community College
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Colorado Christian University
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