Danielle Pawling
San Diego,CA
Summary
Committed and well-educated therapist offering comprehensive experience with individuals, couples and families in community mental health settings. Skilled in treatment of variety of diagnostic categories including trauma disorders, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Proficient in maintaining timely and accurate progress reports, treatment plans, and termination summaries.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Douglas Young Youth And Family Services
San Diego, CA
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Served diverse populations of children and families by providing mental health services to treat various diagnostic categories
- Developed individualized treatment plans consisting of tailored therapeutic interventions to support client goals, resulting in more effective therapy outcomes.
- Evaluated therapy outcomes regularly, refining treatment plans as needed to ensure continued progress towards clients' goals.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, successfully deescalating tense situations and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
- Performed individual and family psychotherapy and conducted teletherapy sessions to help clients pinpoint emotions underlying personal and relational conflicts.
- Addressed complex emotional issues with individuals and families by employing evidenced based techniques, fostering deeper connections and increased satisfaction.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary treatment professionals (referral sources, school staff, child welfare services, primary care provider, psychiatrist) to ensure comprehensive care for clients and their families.
- Utilized HIPAA compliant software (i.e., CERNER) to document clinical progress, ensuring accurate records for future reference and continuity of care.
- Provided case management support to clients by locating needed resources
Assistant Merchandiser
Petco Headquarters
San Diego, CA
10.2019 - 08.2022
- Assist Merchandise Managers throughout owned brand process and overall implementation of category strategic plan
- Analyze performance of categories within the business to identify opportunities to drive department sales
- Run weekly meetings with Merchandise Managers to review their businesses and to assist in category growth
- Assist cross-functional teams to enhance process improvement within the company and in stores
- Coordinate and assemble execution of promotions, clearance, and cost adjustments
ECommerce Merchandising Specialist
Ecoatm Gazelle
San Diego
12.2017 - 10.2019
- Manage and optimize site merchandising for Gazelle.com through Shopify
- Update and disperse daily inventory reports for team visibility
- Identify site discrepancies, problem-solve, and remedy with high urgency
- Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and work cross-functionally to execute
- Critically analyze business opportunities and work closely with broader team to constantly improve our product catalog (categories, devices, accessories, etc.) for our customers
Behavior Interventionist
Verbal Behavior Associates
San Diego, CA
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Provide in-home and school-based behavioral therapy to children on the Autism spectrum.
- Record and analyze data during sessions to apply the appropriate interventions based on the child’s needs.
- Promoted positive behavior change through consistent reinforcement and appropriate consequences.
- Improved client behavior by developing and implementing tailored intervention plans.
- Facilitate trainings for parents and fellow interventionists in conjunction with consulting in therapy sessions.
Teacher's Assistant
Encinitas Unified School District
San Diego, CA
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Supported neurodiverse students in special education classroom at Park Dale Lane Elementary School.
- Implemented goals and objectives of individualized education plans to ensure student growth.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Regularly assess and document student performance, behavior, and social development.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
Behavior Interventionist
Comprehensive Autism Services And Education
San Diego, CA
01.2014 - 05.2015
- Provided in-home behavioral therapy to children on the Autism spectrum.
- Recorded data during sessions and apply the appropriate interventions based on the child’s needs.
- Assisted with intake interviews to assess children and to create individualized treatment plans to address needs.
- Facilitated trainings for interventionists and provide feedback in other therapy sessions.
- Collaborated with colleagues and other agencies providing therapies to best support clients and families.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage Family Therapy
Alliant International University
San Diego, CA08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA12.2013
Skills
- Parenting Skills Education
- Co-Parenting Support
- Boundaries Establishment
- Multicultural Competence
- Therapy modalities: Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Play Therapy
Timeline
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Douglas Young Youth And Family Services
05.2023 - 05.2024
Assistant Merchandiser
Petco Headquarters
10.2019 - 08.2022
ECommerce Merchandising Specialist
Ecoatm Gazelle
12.2017 - 10.2019
Behavior Interventionist
Verbal Behavior Associates
05.2017 - 11.2017
Teacher's Assistant
Encinitas Unified School District
08.2015 - 06.2016
Behavior Interventionist
Comprehensive Autism Services And Education
01.2014 - 05.2015
Master of Arts - Marriage Family Therapy
Alliant International University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
San Francisco State University