Celeste Romo
Associate Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor,#APCC21433
Summary
Associate Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with experience supporting diverse populations experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, and substance use disorders. Dedicated to providing trauma-informed, evidence-based care while gaining supervised clinical hours in a community mental health setting.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Instructional Assistant
La Habra City School District
La Habra, California
04.2022 - Current
- Deliver personalized academic support to students with disabilities, under licensed supervision, to enhance learning outcomes.
- Utilize diverse teaching strategies to address students' academic and behavioral needs.
- Conduct quarterly progress assessments by collaborating with educators, occupational therapists, and school psychologists to create IEPs and 504 plans.
LPCC Trainee
Straight Talk Counseling
La Mirada, California
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Managed a diverse caseload, providing clients with individualized counseling, personalized treatment plans, and utilizing interventions.
- Conducted intake and other clinical assessments while maintaining accurate records of client sessions and progress notes to formulate case conceptualizations.
- Integrated various therapeutic modalities and strategies, focusing on substance use in teens at a local high school.
- Attended training sessions and meetings to learn new information, develop personal skills, and ensure comprehensive care for clients.
Lifeline Intern
Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center
Los Angeles, California
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Selected through an undergraduate program to intern with a suicide prevention hotline and receive specialized training in crisis intervention and suicide prevention.
- Provided immediate crisis intervention and emotional support to individuals in distress, conducting intake and risk assessments to evaluate callers' needs.
- Documented call details, provided referrals to appropriate resources, and ensured the well-being of callers through tailored guidance and support.
Education
Master Of Arts (MA) - Clinical Counseling
Alliant International University
San Diego, CABachelor Of Arts (BA) - Psychology
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Intervention planning and case management
- Strong clinical skills in individual, couple, family, and group therapy, specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Crisis intervention and diagnosis using DSM-5 criteria
- Experience and training in Telehealth
- Certification in Applying Evidence-based Psychosocial Treatments for Ethnic Minority Youth with Traumatic Stress and Substance Abuse Problems
- Certified in Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED
References
- Larry Fernandez, LSW | Phone: (562)305-8996 | Email: larryfernandezlcsw@yahoo.com
- Jesse Nova, LPCC | Phone: (818)675-1009 | Email: jnova@fjuhsd.org
Timeline
LPCC Trainee
Straight Talk Counseling
08.2023 - 12.2024
Special Education Instructional Assistant
La Habra City School District
04.2022 - Current
Lifeline Intern
Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center
01.2020 - 03.2020
Master Of Arts (MA) - Clinical Counseling
Alliant International University
Bachelor Of Arts (BA) - Psychology
California State University, Los Angeles