Blakely-Sage Elms
San Diego,CA
Summary
Marriage and Family Therapy trainee with experience as a mental wellness and behavioral coach supporting children with neurodevelopmental differences and adults navigating life transitions, ADHD, and anxiety. Skilled in rapport-building, trauma-informed care, and adaptive problem-solving, with the ability to connect with clients through compassionate communication and psychoeducation. Dedicated to fostering resilience and growth in individuals and families while strengthening clinical expertise under supervision in practicum and internship training. Clinically interested in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), with goals to pursue advanced training in Somatic Experiencing (SE) and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Mental Wellness & Behavioral Coach
Self-employed, Mind Body & Sage
Remote
06.2023 - Current
- Provide one-on-one coaching for adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, and major life transitions.
- Develop trauma-informed coaching resources, including boundary setting worksheets, emotion regulation tools, and self-worth practices.
- Support clients in nervous system regulation through mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques.
- Collaborate with clients to strengthen family dynamics, communication patterns, and coping strategies.
Care Counselor & Coach
Cerebral
Remote
02.2021 - 01.2024
- Conducted individual counseling and coaching sessions to support client growth and development.
- Provided crisis intervention and suicide prevention support when needed.
- Maintained detailed records of clients' progress, treatment plans, and counseling session notes.
- Developed personalized care plans that addressed clients' unique needs and goals.
- Assisted clients in identifying and addressing personal, social, and emotional challenges.
- Collaborated with other professionals, such as psychiatrists, to provide comprehensive care for clients.
Registered Behavior Technician
Cortica
Carlsbad, CA
11.2019 - 04.2021
- Worked in collaboration with sensorimotor therapists such as occupational, physical, speech, and music therapists, as well as family therapists and pediatric neurologists.
- Combined neuroscientific research with ABA to maximize the child's cognitive and behavioral skills.
- Provided ABA therapy to children in school, community, and home environments, both in-person and via telehealth.
Registered Behavior Technician
ACES (Comprehensive Educational Services, Inc.)
Carlsbad, CA
07.2018 - 11.2019
- Provided one-on-one therapy to children with autism spectrum disorder, helping develop life skills to succeed in homes, schools, and communities
- Implemented ABA techniques including discrete trial training (DTT) and picture exchange communication system (PECS) to increase language and communication, appropriate play skills, cooperation skills and daily living skills
- Tracked each individual's progress with daily iPad data collection for post-session review and planning
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
National University
La Jolla, CA01-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Psychological Sciences
California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CA04-2019
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA04-2017
Skills
- Counseling: Active Listening, Empathic Communication, Validation, Goal Setting
- Assessment & Intervention: Intake & Client Assessment, Crisis Intervention & Safety Planning, Identifying Client Strengths & Resources
- Professional & Ethical: Confidentiality & Documentation, Cultural Humility, Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams
- Populations: Children (ADHD, ODD, ASD), Parents & Families, Adults
- Tools: Telehealth Platforms (Zoom, Doxyme, Google Meet), Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Electronic Health Records
Clinical Interests
- Developing Theoretical Orientation: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Future Training Goals: Somatic Experiencing (SE), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT), Play Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR
Certification
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Timeline
Mental Wellness & Behavioral Coach
Self-employed, Mind Body & Sage
06.2023 - Current
Care Counselor & Coach
Cerebral
02.2021 - 01.2024
Registered Behavior Technician
Cortica
11.2019 - 04.2021
Registered Behavior Technician
ACES (Comprehensive Educational Services, Inc.)
07.2018 - 11.2019
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychological Sciences
California State University San Marcos
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Saddleback College