Bianca Gabriel
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Compassionate and experienced marriage and family therapist with a strong background in supporting children, adolescents, and families through a multidimensional therapeutic approach. Skilled in integrating play therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and family systems work to address emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges. Grounded in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practices, I create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore emotions, improve communication, and build meaningful connections.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Marriage and Family Therapist
Mission Preparatory School
San Francisco, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Provided individual and group therapy for clients with a range of mental health issues, ages 4-14 years old.
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills, setting goals and improving communication.
- Organized workshops focused on raising public awareness of various mental illnesses.
- Counseled patients on stress management techniques such as relaxation exercises, mindfulness meditation, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
- Educated family members on how to support the client through their recovery process.
- Attended professional development trainings related to current trends in the field of Mental Health Therapy.
- Consulted with community agencies regarding referrals for additional services or resources needed by clients.
- Created individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) in coordination with educators and support staff.
- Delivered targeted counseling interventions to students with IEPs, aligning services with IEP goals and collaborating with special education teams to monitor progress.
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
One Life Counseling Center
San Carlos, CA
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Treatment planning for individuals, and providing a collaborative approach with clients and their families.
- Working with clients and families in a school-based setting, and working closely on treatment plans, IEPs, and providing support to youth.
- Incorporating art therapy, play therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy in work with clients.
- Support clients in developing an awareness and an understanding of their own emotions, tolerate challenging emotions, and create an abundance of coping skills clients can turn to.
- Following all legal and ethical guidelines, and providing a professional experience with each client.
- Providing useful resources to clients, families, and individuals that are useful and specific to them.
- Meeting all clients and families where they are in the therapeutic process, to provide a strong therapeutic alliance and therapeutic experience.
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Peace-It-Together
Santa Clara, CA
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Working with families, children, adolescents, individuals, and couples in a therapeutic setting.
- Implementing CBT with clients and interventions such as cognitive reframing, challenging, and refocusing.
- Writing treatment plans, progress notes, process notes, and psychological testing.
- Diagnosing and treatment of couples, families, and individuals.
- Advocating for and creating strong therapeutic alliances.
- Assisted families experiencing crises due to substance abuse, domestic violence or financial difficulties.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress in accordance with professional standards.
Behavioral Therapist
Center for Learning and Autism Support Services, Inc. (CLASS)
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Assisting patients in developing healthier thought patterns and behaviors.
- Analyzing patients' behavioral patterns to diagnose mental health disorders.
- Developing suitable treatment programs based on patients' diagnoses.
- Adjusting treatment programs accordingly.
- Recommending activities and exercises to help patients develop the skills and mechanisms needed to manage their diagnoses or overcome their phobias and addictions.
- Maintaining detailed counseling and observation notes on each patient.
- Collaborating with patients' families to obtain feedback on implemented treatment plans and patients' progress.
Case Support Intern
Blue Sky Bridge
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Providing a friendly face the children and the adults who accompany them see when they come to Blue Sky Bridge.
- Assist with many aspects of the cases, therapy sessions, and with the research and office support.
- Work with current partnerships and events, as well as working to fundraise money for the nonprofit.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology With An Emphasis in Marriage And Family Therapy
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder05.2020
Skills
- Individual therapy (children, adolescents, families, adults)
- Family systems therapy
- Parent Psychoeducation
- Play therapy techniques
- Crisis intervention and safety planning
- Multigenerational family work
- Emotional regulation strategies
- Social skills development
- Behavioral modification planning
- School-based counseling collaboration
- Support for ADHD, anxiety, and depression
- Self-esteem and identity formation
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration (eg, with teachers, school counselors, and pediatricians)
- IEP/504 plan collaboration
- Case management and referrals
- Community resource coordination
- Culturally responsive care
- Advocacy for child and family needs
Timeline
Marriage and Family Therapist
Mission Preparatory School
07.2024 - Current
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
One Life Counseling Center
08.2023 - 07.2024
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Peace-It-Together
08.2022 - 08.2023
Behavioral Therapist
Center for Learning and Autism Support Services, Inc. (CLASS)
09.2020 - 02.2022
Case Support Intern
Blue Sky Bridge
12.2019 - 05.2020
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology With An Emphasis in Marriage And Family Therapy
Pepperdine University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Colorado Boulder
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