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Daria Mann

Denver,CO

Summary

Skilled Marriage and Family Therapist with strong background helping children and adolescents overcome personal challenges, cope with triggering situations, and learn how to provide safe family environments. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, understanding feelings, effective communication techniques, creating connections, developing treatment plans and developing important skills. Committed to creating safe, supportive environments for all participants. Licensed by the state of Colorado.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Family and Couple Counselor

Metro Denver Family Therapy
08.2019 - Current
  • Completed 1650 direct relationship therapy hours, over 2000 hours with individuals and 100 hours of supervision after graduation with a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.
  • Colorado Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist August 2023.
  • Family Therapy including reunification therapy, co-parenting therapy, children and parent therapy, and couple's counseling.
  • Engage clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
  • Enhance client progress by utilizing evidence-based counseling techniques and individualized treatment plans.
  • Establish trusting therapeutic alliances with clients through empathetic listening, validation, and unconditional positive regard.
  • Implement behavioral modification strategies to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms.
  • Design safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues or discover through play therapy.
  • Assist clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
  • Collaborate with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
  • Guide clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with challenges.
  • Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.

Hypnotherapist and Behavior Management

Metro Denver Hypnotherapy
12.2014 - Current
  • Individual Hypnotherapy Sessions for children and adults
  • Women's Weight Loss Groups
  • No Smoking Group Sessions Online
  • Public Educational Presentations
  • Served as the secretary for the Domestic Violence Task Force in Arapahoe County 2014-2019
  • Teacher and supervisor at America's Academy of Coaching, Counseling, and Hypnotherapy.

Intern under supervision

Griffith Center for Children
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Conducted family therapy sessions with varied ages of children and adults in homes and at designated human services offices.
  • Served as a supervisor for therapeutic family visits with children with their parents and/or foster parents.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to enhance skill sets and contribute to overall intern growth.
  • Provided case progress updates and proposed solutions for family challenges.
  • Gained valuable experience working with children and families involved in court cases, reintroduction of important relationships to children after separation, and ensuring smooth transitions to new environments or back into a family system ensuring children's safety and emotional support.

Sales and Management

Primerica Financial Services
01.2010 - 03.2014
  • Sales of Financial Services in homes and in groups
  • Recruiter and manager of sales agents
  • Colorado life insurance license
  • Colorado Series 6 license

Assistant Director/Community Liaison

St. John Lutheran Church
01.2005 - 01.2013
  • Administration of office files and answering incoming phone calls
  • Lead Toddler Teacher
  • Mentor for all teachers and staff at this large childcare center serving over 130 children
  • Coordinator for special events
  • Assist the director in interviewing and recruiting new staff and students, structuring classrooms, and quality improvement in large childcare center
  • Coordinator of church Bible studies, community outreach events, and community connections

Preschool Director/Teacher and Director of Christian Education

Wheat Ridge Lutheran Church
01.1999 - 01.2005
  • Administrator for Kids of the Kingdom Preschool
  • Teacher for Preschool/Pre-K program
  • Successfully transitioned a child care program to a preschool program
  • Director and Trainer for Children's Programs and special events
  • Director and Counselor for the Youth and Young Adult Board
  • Adult Bible Study Leader
  • Small Group Coordinator and Trainer

Substitute Teacher

Jefferson County Public Schools
01.1998 - 01.1999
  • Substitute teacher in a variety of schools for grades K-8

Preschool and Kindergarten Teacher and Child Care Director

Faith Lutheran Church and School
01.1994 - 01.1998
  • Administrator for Faith Lutheran Preschool and K-8 before and after care program
  • Teacher for Preschool and Kindergarten classes
  • Successfully reorganized and licensed the Child Care program
  • Hired, evaluated, and mentored teachers/staff
  • Prepared budget, billing, curriculum, and coordinated the food program and supplies

Preschool Teacher and Parish/Youth Worker

Concordia Lutheran Church
01.1991 - 01.1994
  • Teacher for Preschool classes
  • Youth Director for grades 6-8
  • Director of most children's programs
  • Coordinator and trainer for home fellowship and older adult groups

First Grade Teacher

Our Savior Lutheran Church
01.1989 - 01.1991
  • Teacher for first grade
  • Assistant volleyball coach

Education

Master Degree, Marriage and Family Therapy -

Regis University
Denver, CO
08.2019

Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist -

America's Academy of Coaching, Counseling and Hypnotherapy
Greenwood Village, CO
11.2014

Masters Degree, Parish Education -

Concordia University
Seward, NE
08.2001

Bachelor of Science Degree, Elementary Education Major with General Science Concentration, School Music Minor, and Theology Minor -

Concordia University
Seward, NE
01.1989

Skills

  • Client Advocacy
  • Counseling
  • Client Records Management
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Behavior Monitoring
  • Substance Abuse Counseling
  • Adept at Conflict Resolution
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Case Management Proficiency
  • Intake Assessments
  • Adolescent Counseling
  • Successful Hypnotherapist
  • Learning Disability Awareness
  • Biopsychosocial Assessments
  • Family System Counseling
  • Personal Development Sessions
  • Life Transitions
  • Effective Communication
  • Psycho-education
  • Self-Care Strategies
  • Empathy Development
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Stress Management

Timeline

Family and Couple Counselor

Metro Denver Family Therapy
08.2019 - Current

Intern under supervision

Griffith Center for Children
08.2018 - 08.2019

Hypnotherapist and Behavior Management

Metro Denver Hypnotherapy
12.2014 - Current

Sales and Management

Primerica Financial Services
01.2010 - 03.2014

Assistant Director/Community Liaison

St. John Lutheran Church
01.2005 - 01.2013

Preschool Director/Teacher and Director of Christian Education

Wheat Ridge Lutheran Church
01.1999 - 01.2005

Substitute Teacher

Jefferson County Public Schools
01.1998 - 01.1999

Preschool and Kindergarten Teacher and Child Care Director

Faith Lutheran Church and School
01.1994 - 01.1998

Preschool Teacher and Parish/Youth Worker

Concordia Lutheran Church
01.1991 - 01.1994

First Grade Teacher

Our Savior Lutheran Church
01.1989 - 01.1991

Master Degree, Marriage and Family Therapy -

Regis University

Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist -

America's Academy of Coaching, Counseling and Hypnotherapy

Masters Degree, Parish Education -

Concordia University

Bachelor of Science Degree, Elementary Education Major with General Science Concentration, School Music Minor, and Theology Minor -

Concordia University

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