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Bethany Sue Delgado

Riverside,CA

Summary

Marriage and family therapist in training with one year and eight months worth of experience in providing faith based counseling services to a wide variety of populations including couples, children, individuals, and families. Passionate to empower clients through Christ centered psychodynamic therapy with IFS integration. Excels in therapeutic care directed towards PTSD, childhood trauma, abuse, dissociation, OCD, trauma responses, control, somatic issues, and anxiety.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee

CBU Counseling Center
09.2023 - Current
  • Improved client relationships by actively listening and providing empathetic support during sessions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive faith integrated and biblically rooted care for clients.
  • Established rapport with diverse clientele by demonstrating cultural sensitivity and adapting therapeutic approaches accordingly.
  • Mentored fellow trainees, sharing knowledge about effective therapeutic techniques and empathetic practices.
  • Implemented creative interventions to engage reluctant or resistant clients in therapy sessions successfully.
  • Increased client self-awareness through guided reflection exercises, encouraging personal growth throughout therapeutic process.
  • Facilitated prayer within session to provide spiritual support to clientele.
  • Implemented trauma focused interventions to help client engage in deep healing from a biblical perspective.
  • Garnered excellent reviews from individuals and couples and maintained long-term counseling relationships to provide ongoing care and support.

MFT Trainee

Crossroads Christian Church
09.2022 - Current
  • Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
  • Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
  • Delivered counseling services to families and couples dealing with familial issues.
  • Supported clients in overcoming personal challenges through active listening and empathetic communication.
  • Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans tailored to each client''s unique needs and strengths.
  • Promoted a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore emotions, behaviors, and relationships.
  • Provided psychoeducation on mental health topics, helping clients understand symptoms and coping strategies.

Education

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA
05.2020

Skills

  • Christian Faith Integration
  • Individual Counseling
  • Mindfulness Practices
  • Empathy building
  • Psychoeducation
  • Family Systems Theory
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Trauma Focused Care
  • Coping skills
  • Intervention Planning
  • Biblically Rooted

Timeline

Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee

CBU Counseling Center
09.2023 - Current

MFT Trainee

Crossroads Christian Church
09.2022 - Current

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology

California Baptist University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California Baptist University
Bethany Sue Delgado