Crystal Catori
Rio Rancho,NM
Summary
Dynamic mental health professional with a proven track record at Lighthouse Youth & Family Services, delivering trauma-informed care and achieving an 80% improvement in client mental health metrics. Skilled in client empowerment and community outreach, I excel in fostering resilience and positive outcomes for underserved populations through innovative program development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist
Lighthouse Youth & Family Services
Catonsville, MD
09.2023 - Current
- Conduct therapeutic counseling sessions using CBT, DBT, and play therapy tailored to individual client needs
- Advocate against systemic racism and promote equitable mental health access for underserved populations
- Deliver trauma-informed care to children, youth, and families, creating a safe space for empowerment and healing
- Successfully facilitated healing sessions for over 100 clients, fostering resilience and positive outcomes
Founder & Program Director
Arose from Concrete
Baltimore, MD
10.2020 - Current
- Designed and led trauma-informed programs for youth and families, integrating mindfulness, creative arts, gardening, and culturally responsive mental health education
- Facilitated support groups and workshops focused on self-regulation, identity development, and healing for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ youth
- Created original curricula blending social-emotional learning, trauma support, and holistic wellness practices
- Trained volunteers and staff in empowerment-based strategies and trauma-sensitive approaches
- Developed community partnerships to expand access to mental health resources and culturally relevant healing spaces
- Implemented a youth gardening curriculum that led to a 30% improvement in participant well-being and engagement
Mental Health Case Manager/Family Advocate
Center for Hope
Baltimore, MD
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided trauma-informed case management for children and families impacted by abuse, violence, and systemic trauma
- Led therapeutic support groups for caregivers and youth, promoting coping skills, resilience, and community connection
- Conducted comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and collaborated on individualized care plans with interdisciplinary teams
- Developed psychoeducational content for group sessions focused on grief, emotional regulation, and parenting through trauma
- Coordinated referrals to therapy, housing, medical, and educational supports, ensuring holistic and equitable care
- Contributed to an 80% improvement in mental health outcomes through strengths-based, client-centered interventions
Coordinator of Special Programs II
Howard County Health Department
Columbia, MD
11.2016 - 09.2022
- Linked over 200 patients to care through infectious disease surveillance and intervention
- Expanded community outreach efforts by 40%, improving access to critical health resources
- Delivered HIV and Hep C testing, education, and harm reduction services to high-risk populations
Childcare Provider
Little Harvard Christian Learning Program
Windsor Mill, MD
06.2015 - 11.2016
- Company Overview: Little Harvard Christian Learning Program, a family daycare center in Windsor Mill, Baltimore County, Maryland 21244
- Designed and implemented curricula promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development
- Increased enrollment by 25% through innovative programs and strong family engagement
- Trained and managed staff, enhancing service quality and team performance
- Little Harvard Christian Learning Program, a family daycare center in Windsor Mill, Baltimore County, Maryland 21244
Education
PhD - Developmental Psychology
Walden University
03.2026
Master's Degree - Applied Developmental Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA03.2023
Bachelor's Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberty University
01.2018
Associate's Degree - Psychology
Liberty University
01.2017
Skills
Client Support & Empowerment
- Active Listening
- One-on-One Support
- Building Rapport
- Empowerment Strategies
- Trauma-Informed Care
Communication & Organization
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Multitasking & Time Management
- Patient Documentation
- Client Confidentiality
Program & Community Work
- Group Facilitation
- Community Outreach
- Self-Care & Mindfulness Promotion
- Behavior Modification
- Crisis Intervention
Cultural & Developmental Insight
- Multicultural Competence
- Child & Adolescent Development
- Autism & Neurodiversity Understanding
- Youth Advocacy
Accomplishments
- Successfully facilitated healing sessions for over 100 clients, fostering resilience and positive outcomes
- Implemented a gardening curriculum that improved participant well-being by 30%
- Achieved an 80% improvement in clients' mental health metrics through targeted interventions
Volunteer Experience
- Crisis Counselor, Crisis Text Line, 2017-03-01, 2019-11-01
- Mentor, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, 2007-06-01, 2016-12-01
Certification
Selected Specialized Trainings & Certifications
(Additional trainings available upon request)
- Trauma-Informed Yoga Certification
- 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification
- Helping Children Manage Anger Using CBT and Play Therapy
- Mindfulness and Self-Calming Strategies
- Effective Treatment Through the Screen: Increasing Client Engagement Through Tele-mental Health
- Connecting the Clinical Dots: Assessment, Conceptualization, Treatment Planning, and Documentation in Play Therapy
- Gun Violence and Tragic Loss: Grief Support for Children and Adolescents
- The Ten Best-Ever Anxiety Treatment Techniques: Updated Strategies to Help Even the Most Challenging Clients
- Supporting Elementary Education In-Service Teachers' Proficiency in Planning STEM-Centric Lessons
- Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Therapist
Lighthouse Youth & Family Services
09.2023 - Current
Mental Health Case Manager/Family Advocate
Center for Hope
01.2023 - 03.2024
Founder & Program Director
Arose from Concrete
10.2020 - Current
Coordinator of Special Programs II
Howard County Health Department
11.2016 - 09.2022
Childcare Provider
Little Harvard Christian Learning Program
06.2015 - 11.2016
PhD - Developmental Psychology
Walden University
Master's Degree - Applied Developmental Psychology
Liberty University
Bachelor's Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberty University
Associate's Degree - Psychology
Liberty University
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