Psychotherapist and Special Education School Social Worker
MI License (LMSW) # 6801099015
IL License (LCSW) # 149.020588
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Practice Owner / Psychotherapist
Levity Mental Health Services
05.2022 - Current
Assess and treat mental health conditions
School Social Worker
Ann Arbor Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
NV-CPI Certified
Conducted biopsychosocial assessments for PreK-8 students (specialized in SSIS and BASC tools)
Implemented evidence-based interventions for individuals & groups
Met all SSW requirements for IEPs & 504 plans
Conducted FBAs & wrote BIPs
Facilitated peer mediation and restorative circles
Coordinated outside referrals and wrap around services
Conducted suicide risk assessments
Wrote and monitored safety plans
Organized winter giving and anti-bullying programs
Psychotherapist
Chicago Psychological Health Center, LLC / Lifestance
07.2018 - 06.2022
Provided psychotherapy to adolescents and adults
School Social Worker
Chicago Public Schools
08.2018 - 06.2022
Conducted biopsychosocial assessments for PreK-8 students (specialized in SSIS and SDQ tools)
Implemented evidence-based interventions for individuals & groups (Anger Coping, Rainbows, CBITS, SS-GRIN)
Met all SSW requirements for IEPs & 504 plans
Conducted FBAs and wrote/implemented BIPs
Liaison between local PHPs and IOPs
Implemented restorative practices
Provided outside referrals and coordinated wrap around services
Served on MTSS and Behavioral Health committees
Wrote grants for outside programming
Wrote and monitored Safety Plans
School Social Worker
Southwest Detroit Community School
08.2015 - 06.2018
Oversaw Sanctuary School Committee
Conducted biopsychosocial assessments for K-8 students (specialized in BASC-3 and ASRS tools)
Implemented evidence-based interventions for individuals & groups
Conducted suicidal risk assessments
Met all SSW requirements of IEPs and 504 plans
Conducted FBAs & wrote BIPs
Section 504 Case Manager
Provided advocacy for MDRs
Spanish interpreter for school events, conferences, & board meetings
Coordinated referrals, wrap around, and homelessness services
Advised Middle School Peer Mediation program
Provided professional development to staff on topics such as child abuse, trauma informed practices, and childhood mental disorders
Education
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (MSW) -
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
07.2015
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK (BSW) -
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
05.2014
Skills
Special Education Social Work Services
Therapy / Counseling services
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Evidence-based interventions
Family collaboration
Crisis intervention
EMDR Certification - pending Aug 2025
Affiliations
MASSW Member
NASW Member
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
School Social Worker
Ann Arbor Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Practice Owner / Psychotherapist
Levity Mental Health Services
05.2022 - Current
School Social Worker
Chicago Public Schools
08.2018 - 06.2022
Psychotherapist
Chicago Psychological Health Center, LLC / Lifestance
07.2018 - 06.2022
School Social Worker
Southwest Detroit Community School
08.2015 - 06.2018
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (MSW) -
University of Michigan
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK (BSW) -
Central Michigan University
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