Established a safe and supportive environment for patients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.
Utilized mindfulness techniques and modalities during sessions to help patients develop greater self-awareness and coping skills for managing stressors.
Built strong therapeutic alliance with patients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
Developed personalized treatment plans to address each client''s specific needs, leading to improved mental health outcomes.
Psychotherapist/ Supervisor
Mental Health Providers of Western Queens
02.2001 - Current
Established a safe and supportive environment for patients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions.
Utilized mindfulness techniques and modalities during sessions to help patients develop greater self-awareness and coping skills for managing stressors.
Built strong therapeutic alliance with patients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as necessary based on changing needs or circumstances. Supervised 14 clinicians on a weekly basis.
Social Worker
East Harlem Management Group
12.1992 - 09.1997
Worked with a HIV population. Provided pre and post test counseling. Individual and group counseling. Crisis intervention and case management. Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
Social Worker
Cardinal Cook Health Care Center
10.1991 - 12.1992
Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
Social Worker
Community Family Planning Counsel
02.1987 - 10.1991
Worked with adolescents providing them with HIV counseling, pre and post test counseling, case management and individual and group therapy. Completed medicaid pre screening
Social Worker
Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center
09.1985 - 02.1987
Education
3 Year Certificate In Psychotherapy - Psychotherapy
New Hope Guild/ NYPI
Brooklyn, New York
2000
Masters In Social Work - Social Work
Hunter College School of Social Work
NYC, New York
1992
Bachelors/ Social Work - Social Work
Lehman College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY
1984
Associates Degree - Social Work
BMCC
NYC, New York
1980
Timeline
Psychotherapist/ Supervisor
Mental Health Providers of Western Queens
02.2001 - Current
Social Worker
East Harlem Management Group
12.1992 - 09.1997
Social Worker
Cardinal Cook Health Care Center
10.1991 - 12.1992
Social Worker
Community Family Planning Counsel
02.1987 - 10.1991
Social Worker
Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center
09.1985 - 02.1987
Psychotherapist
NNew Hope Guild for Children and Adolescents
3 Year Certificate In Psychotherapy - Psychotherapy
Licensed Practical Nurse at Commonwealth Center for Children and AdolescentsLicensed Practical Nurse at Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents