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Celia Torres-Mestre

17000 NW 67th Ave Apt#148, Hialeah,,FL

Summary

Solutions-oriented Mental Health Counselor successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining strong work ethic and exhibiting positive attitude. Offering 26-years of background experience providing exceptional care for adults and geriatric patients suffering from mental and emotional health illnesses. Expertise in family conflict resolution and strong background in crisis aid. Collaborative and team-oriented professional quickly establishes trust and rapport with patients. Certified in Family Mediation.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Mediation/Registered Mental Health Counselor

Private Practice
12.2010 - 12.2016
  • Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
  • Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.
  • Employed methodologies such as cognitive behavioral therapy to assist patients.
  • Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
  • Ran outpatient clinic serving adult, and geriatric patients.
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.

Hypnotherapist

Private Practice
05.1994 - 07.1996
  • Explained hypnosis process to patients to quell fears about safety and effects of hypnotic therapies.
  • Conferred with clients after sessions to give feedback on findings and build expectations for results and future sessions.
  • Dispelled misinformation about hypnotherapy, false memories and concept of subconscious mind to build trust with clients seeking treatment.
  • Discussed circumstances and background of particular psychological disturbances to identify possible avenues towards resolution.
  • Maintained client confidentiality to protect patient privacy.
  • Performed assessments to evaluate clients' mental health status, needs and goals.
  • Provided crisis intervention to support clients during times of urgent need.
  • Educated clients and families on mental health issues to promote understanding and support.

Psychotherapist

Private Practice
07.1993 - 07.1994
  • Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Assisted clients to better understand roles as parents, focusing on developing skills to nurture and guide children.
  • Deployed implementation guides for evidence-based interventions.
  • Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
  • Provided crisis support and emergency care for patients.
  • Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques, and reiki to patients and families.
  • Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
  • Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
  • Trained in techniques such as hypnosis, stress reduction therapy and play therapy to improve outcomes.

Education

Licensed And Bounded Public Adjustor - Public Adjustor

Miami Dade College
Miami, Fl
07.2006

Florida Supreme Court Certified County Mediator - Family Mediation

Mediation Institute of America
Miami, Fl
11.1996

Master of Science - Rational Clinical Hypnotherapy

Miami Institute of Hypnotherapy
Miami, Fl
05.1992

Master of Science - Clinical Psychology

Carlos Albizu University
2173 NW 99th AVE, Doral Florida, 33172
05.1985

Ph.D. - Law And Political Science

Universidad De Cartagena
Cartagena, Colombia
12.1980

Skills

  • Case Files Maintenance
  • Successful Hypnotherapist
  • Family Counseling
  • Mental Health Evaluations
  • Individual Counseling
  • Strong Public Speaker
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Spanish Fluency
  • Public Speaking Ability
  • Developing Relationships
  • Conflict Resolution

Accomplishments

Professional Motivator with three motivational books published:

"Tu Tambien Puedes Triunfar"

"En El Camino Hacia El Exito"

"Truinfar esta en tus manos"


As a result of the first published Book, she was granted three different awards by the Mayors of the cities of Miami, Hialeah and Dade County. November 7, 2002 was named "the Day of Dr. Celia C. Torres-Mestre"

Timeline

Family Mediation/Registered Mental Health Counselor

Private Practice
12.2010 - 12.2016

Hypnotherapist

Private Practice
05.1994 - 07.1996

Psychotherapist

Private Practice
07.1993 - 07.1994

Licensed And Bounded Public Adjustor - Public Adjustor

Miami Dade College

Florida Supreme Court Certified County Mediator - Family Mediation

Mediation Institute of America

Master of Science - Rational Clinical Hypnotherapy

Miami Institute of Hypnotherapy

Master of Science - Clinical Psychology

Carlos Albizu University

Ph.D. - Law And Political Science

Universidad De Cartagena

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