Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accreditations Certificates
References
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
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Dayrién Torres Méndez

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Counseling Psychological Services

Dr. Edward García Cotto
07.2023 - Current
  • Offer psychological therapy to children and adolescents, couple's therapy and elderly.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing empathetic and professional counseling services tailored to individual needs.
  • Promoted a positive, inclusive environment by organizing support groups and workshops focused on diversity and mental health awareness.
  • Evaluated client progress through regular assessments, adjusting counseling strategies as needed to optimize effectiveness.

Alianza Therapeutic, Inc.

COESI, LLC
06.2021 - 07.2023
  • Offered psychological therapy to children, adolescents, couple's therapy and individual therapy with differences diagnoses. The area to work on were the cognitive-behavioral, behavioral, socio-emotional part, among others.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.


CABA, therapy, Inc.

Dra. Rivera
05.2019 - 05.2020
  • Offered psychological therapy to children and adolescents referred by the Department of Education with different diagnoses.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Clinical Psychologist- El Centro II

Dr. Francisco O'Neill Susoni
09.1993 - 11.2018
  • Office Management
  • In charge of managing the office for seven (7) Psychologists
  • This included receiving and placing calls; handling all correspondence accordingly; billing and collections; scheduling appointments for patients; keeping confidential files in order; handling all legal procedures involved in patient confidentiality, preparing psychometric reports, etc.

INTERNSHIP

Berwick Middle School
08.2010 - 12.2011
  • Psychological Counselor
  • Provided family therapy services to school participants. This also included psychological and psychometric assessment for staff
  • Was able to employ diverse instruments used for evaluation such as: EIWN-R-PR, WISC-IV, EIWA III, Raven, and test of the Human Figure. This also included follow-up services as needed.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.

Department of Treasury of Puerto Rico

11.1991 - 01.1993
  • Assistant Bursar
  • Assisted Bursar as requested
  • Handled sales tags, vouchers, revenue stamps, cash box, receipts.

Education

MA in Psychological Counseling (Cum Laude) -

Interamerican University (Part Time Student)
01.2014

BA in Psychological Counseling (Cum Laude) -

Interamerican University (Part time Student)
01.2013

MBTI: Associate Degree in Data Entry
01.2008

Skills

  • Fluent in Spanish & English
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Including Word, Power Point, Excel
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Attention to Detail
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time management abilities

Accreditations Certificates

  • HIPPA LAW- Dept. of Health /2022
  • Rules and Ethics for Psychologists in PR
  • Sports Psychology in Puerto Rico
  • LGBTT Older Adults/Therapeutic Intervention
  • Therapeutic Hypnosis
  • Substance Abuse Treatment

References

  • Dr. Francisco O’Neill Susoni, (787) 400-1914
  • Dra. María M. Hernández Maldonado, (787) 608-3947
  • Sra. Catalina Casellas, (787) 505-2733
  • Additional references available upon request

Hobbies and Interests

  • Member of The Foundation of Zarzuela & Operetta LGBTT in Puerto Rico.
  • Volunteer Counselor
  • Reading
  • The Arts
  • Swimming
  • Bike riding

Timeline

Counseling Psychological Services

Dr. Edward García Cotto
07.2023 - Current

Alianza Therapeutic, Inc.

COESI, LLC
06.2021 - 07.2023

CABA, therapy, Inc.

Dra. Rivera
05.2019 - 05.2020

INTERNSHIP

Berwick Middle School
08.2010 - 12.2011

Clinical Psychologist- El Centro II

Dr. Francisco O'Neill Susoni
09.1993 - 11.2018

Department of Treasury of Puerto Rico

11.1991 - 01.1993

MA in Psychological Counseling (Cum Laude) -

Interamerican University (Part Time Student)

BA in Psychological Counseling (Cum Laude) -

Interamerican University (Part time Student)

MBTI: Associate Degree in Data Entry
Dayrién Torres Méndez