Dayanna Herrera
League City,TX
Summary
Dedicated and self-motivated individual driven to provide support to help individuals manage their mental health and improve their quality of life. With eight years of diverse experience in client relations and administrative operations, Passionate about making a positive impact. Attentive by nature and genuinely committed to helping others. Aiming to implement academic experience and knowledge to improve productivity, build trust, and grow in the field of mental health practices and services.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Assurance Therapeutic Outreach
12.2022 - Current
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments to identify client needs, strengths and weaknesses.
- Developed tailored treatment plans based on assessments and client's inputs.
- Provided community-based services, including case management to support clients in achieving treatment goals
- Assisted clients in developing pro-social skills, independent skills, and problem-solving skills to improve their daily functioning and overall wellbeing.
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Family Solutions USA
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Developed strong rapport with clients to improve relationships through active listening, empathy, and effective communication skills.
- Monitored client progress and provided feedback.
- Assisted clients by utilizing evidence based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals by providing support and guidance in school, home, and in the community.
ABA Therapist
Cole Health
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided Applied Behavior Health Analysis (ABA) therapy to children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
- Implemented treatment plans to help patients improve social skills, communication, functional abilities, academic, and self-help skills.
- Determined functioning levels during baseline observations to program at an appropriate level, monitored, and documented client progress.
- Assisted individuals in developing coping strategies for managing challenging emotions or behaviors more effectively.
- Conducted one-on-one interactions and direct instruction with parents, including data collection, implementing behavioral interventions, and documenting behaviors.
Education
M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling -
University of Houston-Clear Lake
05.2024
B.S. Psychology -
University of Houston-Clear Lake
05.2019
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Progress Monitoring
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Building rapport
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- BLS Certified
- Active Listening
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Extensive Problem Solving Abilities
- Bilingual Spanish/English
Timeline
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Assurance Therapeutic Outreach
12.2022 - Current
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Family Solutions USA
10.2021 - 08.2022
ABA Therapist
Cole Health
06.2020 - 06.2021
M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling -
University of Houston-Clear Lake
B.S. Psychology -
University of Houston-Clear Lake