CLAUDIA GARZA
Summary
Clinical therapy professional prepared to deliver impactful mental health services. Strong ability in cognitive-behavioral therapy, crisis intervention, and client assessment. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to meet diverse client needs. Consistently focused on achieving therapeutic results and maintaining high standards of care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LMFT-ASSOCIATE BILINGUAL CLINICAL THERAPIST
Alliance For Children
02.2024 - Current
- Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions to children and adolescents aged 3-18.
- Provide trauma-focused care using modalities such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
- Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, client - and family-centered care.
- Maintain and effectively manage a caseload of 20-25 clients, ensuring consistent, high-quality therapeutic support.
- Conduct caregiver consultations to strengthen family systems and support the achievement of treatment goals.
- Complete and submit progress notes within required timeframes to support accurate documentation and continuity of care.
- Led & facilitated group sessions for caregivers, providing emotional support, resources, and guidance.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to staff & develop comprehensive care plans for client cases.
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Multicultural Recovery Center
11.2020 - 05.2023
- Provided skills training to children (ages 3-17) with depression, anxiety, and ODD.
- Collaborated with medical providers for medication management.
- Communicated with families to explain treatment plans and diagnoses.
- Developed and executed treatment plans tailored to client needs.
- Documented SOAP notes efficiently.
- Delivered psychotherapy to individuals and groups, addressing diverse issues.
LMFT-ASSOCIATE INTERN THERAPIST
Irving Family Advocacy Center
05.2020 - 05.2023
- Conducted therapy sessions, diagnosed mental health conditions, and documented clinical notes.
- Provided individual therapy, family therapy, and play therapy to individuals.
- Collaborated within a multidisciplinary team to develop intervention strategies.
- Established and maintained therapeutic relationships with clients, families, and caregivers to provide appropriate support.
- Assessed suicide risk, provided crisis intervention, and created safety plans for clients.
- Led coping skills group therapy for adolescents experiencing depression, anxiety, and ADHD.
- Co-led trauma group in Spanish for adults, as well as a Spanish parenting group.
- Implemented evidence-based assessments to diagnose mental health conditions.
- Participated in comprehensive training, including trauma-based approaches and intervention strategies.
- Developed and executed treatment plans aligned with client goals.
- Uphold client confidentiality and complied with ethical standards.
INTERNSHIP STUDENT
Little Coyotes Learning Center
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Entrusted with content creation of topics that are educational for parent engagement and their children.
- Assisted in the management of research studies to find valuable resources for attending families.
- Created a resource calendar for families attending the childcare center.
- Communicated with others, demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills.
Student Volunteer
Child Protective Services
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted in investigations by contacting collateral sources for case details.
- Observed forensic interviews and collaborated with investigators.
- Participated in family plans discussions.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Marriage and Family Therapy
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX05.2020
Skills
- Diagnostic Evaluation
- Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Treatment Planning
- Effective Communication
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Client Relationship Building
Certification
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, 06/01/23, 205088, Texas Behavioral Health Council
- TFCBT, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Trained, 09/2024, Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas
- EMDR Training Centers of Texas (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Trained) tentative to complete 04/25/2025
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LMFT-ASSOCIATE BILINGUAL CLINICAL THERAPIST
Alliance For Children
02.2024 - Current
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Multicultural Recovery Center
11.2020 - 05.2023
INTERNSHIP STUDENT
Little Coyotes Learning Center
06.2020 - 08.2020
LMFT-ASSOCIATE INTERN THERAPIST
Irving Family Advocacy Center
05.2020 - 05.2023
Student Volunteer
Child Protective Services
08.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
Texas Woman's University
Master of Science (M.S.) - Marriage and Family Therapy
Texas Woman's University
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