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Claudia Gonzalez

Corcoran,CA

Summary

Dear Reader, Compassionate and dedicated Associate Therapist with over 2,100 clinical hours completed toward licensure and three years of experience delivering substance use prevention and mental health education in school settings. Skilled in managing caseloads of 60+ clients annually while utilizing evidence-based modalities including DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment Theory, and ACT. Experienced in supporting clients with substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and adjustment-related concerns. I am passionate about expanding expertise through certifications in Gottman Method, IFS, DBT, and Trauma-Informed Care. Committed to professional growth and providing effective, client-centered treatment to promote resilience and community well-being.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

AOD counselor

01.2022 - 01.2025
  • Worked as a substance prevention counselor for students aged 12-18 in school setting.
  • Educated students on the impact of substance use, highlighting its effects on the brain, body, and emotions as well as, social functioning to promote awareness and informed decision making.
  • Conducted assessments and created treatment plans.
  • Implemented Crisis intervention strategies
  • Facilitated psychoeducational groups
  • Collaborated with family members and provided referrals to resources and services to enhance positive client outcomes.
  • Maintained accurate and confidential records

Subway
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Worked at three locations for subway in the City of Merced. My responsibilities included food prep, Baker, cashier, and server. I worked as 'first person' which had opening and closing duties, led team members, and handled customer concerns and complaints.
  • Maintained multiple responsibilities to lead a store by myself.
  • Maintained inventory, food safety, opening and closing sales.
  • Managed working for three different stores.

Pizza Hut
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • I worked as a manager trainee at the Sylmar location. Had multiple responsibilities, such as waitress, cook, food prepper, and cashier. Handled customer concerns and complaints. Closed store.
  • Achieved multiple responsibilities in an efficient manner.
  • Managed a larger team than previous job.
  • Maintained inventory, food safety, and closing sales.

Papa Johns
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • I was a manager at the San Fernando location. I lead team workers through the days agenda and duties. Handled customer concerns and complaints. Baked and prepared orders. Closed store.
  • Adapted easily to the quick promotion when the company was in need.
  • Trained new employees
  • Maintained inventory, food safety, and closing sales.

Education

Master's - psychology

University of Massachusetts Global
Visalia, California
01.2023

Bachelor's - psychology

University of Merced
Merced, California
01.2020

Associates in Arts - undefined

College of the Sequoias
Visalia, California
01.2018

Skills

  • Moderate - bilingual in Spanish – 3 Spanish clients and working to improve
  • Completed/Passed Law and ethics exam
  • Rapport & Trust Building
  • Cultural Competency & Sensitivity
  • Substance Use Prevention & Education
  • Strong Communicator
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration (teachers, families, clinicians)
  • Addiction recovery
  • Relapse prevention
  • Dual diagnosis treatment
  • Harm reduction
  • Reliability
  • Group facilitation

Timeline

AOD counselor

01.2022 - 01.2025

Subway
01.2019 - 01.2020

Pizza Hut
01.2011 - 01.2012

Papa Johns
01.2009 - 01.2011

Bachelor's - psychology

University of Merced

Associates in Arts - undefined

College of the Sequoias

Master's - psychology

University of Massachusetts Global

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