Cynthia Morales
Chicago,IL
Summary
Professional Mental Health Therapist with strong experience providing support to children, adolescents, and young adults. Skilled in individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and developing treatment plans. Adapts effectively to changing needs, ensuring reliable and impactful support for clients. Known for strong communication, empathetic listening, and ability to foster positive relationships. Demonstrates knowledge and experience using a variety of therapeutic approaches which are tailored to the client's needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
School-Based Therapist
Brighton Park Neighborhood Council
07.2023 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention support during critical situations, ensuring the safety of all students involved.
- Improved student emotional well-being by implementing tailored therapy sessions, interventions, and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop strategies for addressing students' behavioral issues, resulting in a more positive learning environment.
- Developed strong rapport with students by actively listening and empathizing with their concerns, fostering trust in therapeutic relationships.
- Promoted self-advocacy skills among students by empowering them to communicate their needs effectively both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Utilized evidence-based practices in therapy sessions, contributing to positive outcomes for students across various demographics.
- Educated parents on mental health topics, enabling them to better support their children''s needs outside of school hours.
- Managed caseloads efficiently by prioritizing students with urgent needs while maintaining long-term progress for others.
- Coordinated with external organizations to provide additional resources and supports for students and their family's needs.
Front Desk Graduate Assistant,
Western Illinois University Psychology Clinic
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Greet clients, handle phone calls, emails, and other inquiries.
- Schedule counseling, supervision, and assessment appointments using Titanium Software.
- Create client files, assist clients completing necessary forms and documentations.
- Maintain record keeping
- Perform other clerical duties
Federal Work-Study Front Desk Assistant
WIU Office Of Student Engagement
10.2018 - 05.2021
- Helped with administrative support by managing incoming calls, coordinating files and sorting mail.
- Greeted incoming office visitors, answered questions and directed individuals to office locations.
- Assist student organizations with payments, scheduling, and other inquiries.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical/Community Mental Health
Western Illinois University
05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Law Enforcement, And Mental Health
Western Illinois University Centennial Honors
05.2021
High School Diploma -
Social Justice High School
06.2017
Skills
- Midwestern Psychology Association (MPA) student presenter: Adverse Childhood Experiences, Self-Injury, & Aggression
- Trauma Informed Care and other trainings completed
- DCFS mandated reporter
- DSM-IV classification and diagnosis
- Individual, Family, Couples & Group Psychotherapy
- Psycho-education
- Individualized interventions and Treatment Planning
- Client professional report writing
- Administering, scoring, interpretating: WAIS-IV, MMPI-3, MCMI, PAI, BASC-3, House-Tree-Person, TAT, Vineland and career assessments
- Practicum completed: Humanistic, Interpersonal, CBT
- Suicide prevention and risk assessment
- Youth and adolescent development
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
School-Based Therapist
Brighton Park Neighborhood Council
07.2023 - Current
Front Desk Graduate Assistant,
Western Illinois University Psychology Clinic
10.2021 - 05.2023
Federal Work-Study Front Desk Assistant
WIU Office Of Student Engagement
10.2018 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Clinical/Community Mental Health
Western Illinois University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Law Enforcement, And Mental Health
Western Illinois University Centennial Honors
High School Diploma -
Social Justice High School
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