Compassionate mental health clinician skilled in trauma-informed care, play therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Committed to fostering resilience and providing effective support for diverse youth and families.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth and Families Mental Health Counseling Intern
YOUTH EASTSIDE SERVICES
Bellevue, Washington
10.2025 - Current
Provided Individual therapy with children (ages 6-10), including family engagement and parent communication.
Provide play therapy interventions, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques, art-based therapeutic interventions, trauma-informed care, a strengths-based approach, and behavioral intervention strategies.
Developing treatment planning and goal-setting, progress monitoring and documentation, identifying developmental and behavioral concerns, building rapport with children and families, including parent collaboration and psychoeducation.
Provide cultural humility and responsiveness.
Caseload management (7 clients weekly), with time management and session planning.
Collaboration with supervisors.
Adult Services Clinician
SOUND
Tukwila, Washington
11.2023 - 07.2025
Conduct weekly individual therapy, group therapy, and/or case management services with a caseload of 150+ individuals.
Develop and revise comprehensive treatment plans with short- and long-term goals based on client’s level of functioning, outcome measures, and needs.
Participate in team member meetings, consultations, case presentations and in-service training.
Possess strong working knowledge of the mental and/or behavioral health and support resources of King County and is familiar with state and local health delivery systems, including knowledge of various funding principles and clinical services mandates.
Provide direct services to a range of clients with co-occurring disorders, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities for clients.
Teen Mentor
CATALYST COLLECTIVE & THE PURPOSE PROJECT
Remote, Remote
10.2023 - 10.2024
Built trusting relationships with mentees by maintaining confidentiality and fostering a safe, judgment-free environment.
Encouraged positive decision-making by helping teens identify strengths and set achievable goals
Monitored progress and provided feedback through regular check-ins, ensuring consistent support and accountability.
Provided guidance and support to teens in navigating personal, academic, and social challenges.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
06-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
06-2023
Skills
Mental health assessment
Play therapy techniques
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Ethics and confidentiality
Suicide risk assessment
Psychoeducation delivery
Building rapport
Multicultural competence
Motivational interviewing
Languages
Khmer
Professional
Certification
AGENCY AFFILIATED COUNSELOR (ACA) #CG 61512838 November 2023 – Present Washington State Department of Health
Timeline
Youth and Families Mental Health Counseling Intern
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern at Alice Peck Day Memorial HospitalClinical Mental Health Counseling Intern at Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital