Cassandra L. Garcia-Lozano
Brownsville
Summary
Licensed Professional Counselor with 8 years of experience and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor with 9 years of expertise in client assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing evaluations. Proficient in effective intervention and assessment techniques, delivering therapeutic interventions, and fostering emotional well-being. Skilled in individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, mental health assessment, and substance use therapy. Known for strong focus on collaboration, achieving positive outcomes, adaptability to changing client needs, empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPC – Therapist
Talkiatry
11.2024 - Current
- Facilitated virtual therapy sessions, ensuring client confidentiality and adherence to ethical guidelines.
- Provide the best, high-quality psychotherapy and coordinated care for your patients.
- Collaborate with our dynamic team of Providers including psychiatrists and nurse practitioners to diagnose, manage and treat our patients, employing a wide variety of interventions and modalities.
- Work independently and collaborate with a team of behavioral health providers and support staff.
- Utilize our custom technology, including an integrated EMR, to support providers with patient messaging, track patient progress, and gain insights into outcomes.
LPC – Remote Independent Contractor
Talk Space
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitated virtual therapy sessions, ensuring client confidentiality and adherence to ethical guidelines.
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
LPC – Independent Contractor
Better Help
01.2024 - Current
- Facilitated virtual therapy sessions, ensuring client confidentiality and adherence to ethical guidelines.
- Developed tailored therapeutic approaches based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Communicated effectively with clients throughout the entire project lifecycle, keeping them informed of progress updates or any potential issues that arose.
LPC – Independent Contractor
Headway
05.2024 - 07.2025
- Providing tele-health therapy to clients with the following insurance plans: Aetna, Cigna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Providing accurate diagnosis, treatment plans and conducting counseling sessions as needed, providing assessments to gain and measure improvement with diagnosis’. Ensure referrals are made for Psychiatric Care.
Program Specialist (LPC/LCDC)
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Providing Biopsychosocial Assessments and provide accurate DSM-5 diagnosis with supporting evidence for the diagnosis made.
- Developed and implemented program strategies to enhance service delivery for behavioral health clients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans tailored to individual client needs.
- Conducted assessments and evaluations to determine eligibility for various mental health services.
Program Supervisor
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
09.2021 - 09.2024
- Supervised program implementation, for Bureau of Prison Contract and United States Probation Client ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
- Re-developed procedures to effectively improve audit from 12+ deficiencies before being hired to, 0 findings with this program.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and enhance behavioral health programs.
- Managed staff performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and development opportunities.
- Analyzed program outcomes to identify areas for improvement and implement effective strategies.
LPC- Independent Contractor
Grow Therapy
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Providing telehealth therapy to clients, who are insured and self-pay clients within the platform matched with me. Conducting initial Intake assessment, treatment plan, sending appropriate assessment to gain client’s current state and measure improvements throughout counseling process. Provide individual/couples/family counseling sessions via tele-health: video/audio/messaging sessions.
LCDC/LPC Intern
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
08.2016 - 09.2021
- Providing SUD Outpatient Treatment services out of Brownsville, TX including group sessions, individual sessions, family sessions.
- Substance Use Disorder Department including SUD OP/IOP, OSAR, Federal Programs, MAT Counselor, CPS Contract.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions, promoting personal growth and resilience among clients.
- Maintained accurate documentation in compliance with ethical guidelines and regulatory standards.
- Administered assessments to evaluate client progress and adapt interventions accordingly.
Counselor (LCDC Intern/LCDC)
Recovery Center of Cameron County
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to promote recovery and personal growth.
- Developed personalized treatment plans tailored to client needs and goals.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate client progress and adjust interventions accordingly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
Education
Master’s of Education - Counseling and Guidance
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Brownsville12.2015
Bachelor’s of Arts - Psychology
University of Texas At Brownsville
Brownsville, TX05.2010
Skills
- Proficient in typing at 70 WPM
- Telehealth session facilitation
- Trained in cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and knowledgeable in various other modalities
- Proficient in Microsoft 365
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Proficient in ASAM assessments
- Proficient in evaluating diagnostic criteria and assessment methods (DSM-5-TR)
- Proficient in EHR systems
- Crisis intervention
- Treatment Planning
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor – TEXAS– License # 76786
- Professional Counselor – PENNSYLVANIA – License # PC018700
- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor - TEXAS– License#13425
- NPI: 1790264331
- TPI: 38696530-1
- CAQH: 14347944
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
LPC – Therapist
Talkiatry
11.2024 - Current
LPC – Remote Independent Contractor
Talk Space
08.2024 - Current
LPC – Independent Contractor
Headway
05.2024 - 07.2025
LPC- Independent Contractor
Grow Therapy
04.2024 - 06.2024
LPC – Independent Contractor
Better Help
01.2024 - Current
Program Specialist (LPC/LCDC)
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
09.2023 - 10.2024
Program Supervisor
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
09.2021 - 09.2024
LCDC/LPC Intern
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
08.2016 - 09.2021
Counselor (LCDC Intern/LCDC)
Recovery Center of Cameron County
08.2014 - 07.2016
Master’s of Education - Counseling and Guidance
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor’s of Arts - Psychology
University of Texas At Brownsville
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