Conducts individual and family therapy sessions, utilizing tailored interventions to meet the unique needs of the client and family system.
Plans, leads, and conducts group therapy sessions focused on psychoeducation, skill development, and emotional processing.
Ensures accurate and timely completion of documentation, treatment plans, and discharge summaries, in compliance with set deadlines.
Collaborates with the outpatient team to share client progress updates and ensure continuity of care.
Supports direct care staff by providing client check-ins, de-escalating situations, and offering client support.
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
FAMILY THERAPY CENTER
10.2022 - 02.2024
Established a foundation of trust and rapport to build a client-centered treatment plan drawing upon applicable therapeutic modalities
Treated clients of diverse age groups, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and diagnoses in a private practice setting
Performed psychosocial assessments, developed individualized treatment plans, maintained accurate documentation, in compliance with company and state standards, and all necessary termination services
Collaborated with psychiatrists, primary care physicians, and caregivers to ensure comprehensive care and cohesive support for the client
Utilized community resources to recommend higher care and further services as necessary
Mental Health Clinician Trainee
PAJARO VALLEY PREVENTION AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE
01.2021 - 07.2022
Managed a client caseload of up to 20 children and adolescents, including individual, group, and family therapy, in-person and telehealth, to best accommodate client needs
Documented bio-psychosocial assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge paperwork using a secure online portal to ensure compliance to agency standards
Integrated input from supervisors, caregivers, and teachers to ensure wraparound services necessary for best treatment outcomes
Teacher
CAMPUS KIDS CONNECTION, INC.
08.2017 - 03.2019
Applied positive behavior modification principles to support social, emotional, and academic growth in all students
Developed activities incorporating science, art, movement and life skills to enhance self-confidence and increase engagement with other children and their environment
Updated caregivers about notable child behavior and responded queries to enhance consistency of care across home and school settings
Education
M.A. - Counseling Psychology
JOHN F. KENNEDY UNIVERSITY
Pleasant Hill, CA
03.2022
B.A. - Sociology
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY
San Jose, CA
12.2015
Skills
Trauma-Based Therapy
Multicultural Therapy
Suicide Risk Assessment
Assessment & Diagnosis
Case Management
Dual Diagnosis
Collaborative Treatment
Multidisciplinary Teamwork
Credentials
AMFT #133199
Specialty
Women who have experienced abuse and trauma and are struggling with finding their purpose in the world as well as alliance building within marginalized communities.