Dr. Latosha Love
Summary
Knowledgeable psychotherapist with solid background in social work, providing empathetic and evidence-based care to diverse populations. Successfully facilitated therapeutic interventions to improve mental health and resilience. Demonstrated ability in active listening and cognitive-behavioral techniques.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychotherapist
Los Gatos Therapy Center (LGTC)
09.2024 - Current
- Conduct individual, family, and couples therapy sessions
- Assess clients' mental health and develop evidence-based treatment plans
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and dietitians, to ensure holistic care
- Maintain accurate records while prioritizing client confidentiality
- Actively participate in team meetings and contribute to the growth and development of the group
- Strong knowledge base and experience with CBT, DBT, Christian Counseling, Mindfulness and Brief Solution Focused counseling
Medical Social Worker
Kaiser Permanente
09.2022 - Current
- Provides psychodynamic interventions, crisis intervention, grief/bereavement counseling, problem solving, stress reduction and developing healthy coping strategies in individual/family/group settings
- Provide counseling for disease acceptance and understanding
- Responsible for developing and implementing individual plans of treatment which assist patients and families to cope and/or restore social, emotional, financial and environmental factors which affect and/or affected by illness
- Discuss options for care proactively with team and other disciplines including Kaiser resources and external community/government resources to assist patient and family in developing short and long term care plans as appropriate
- Assist patients and family with care planning and discharge plans
- Identifies appropriate levels of care, facilities for referred patients, and obtains placements, where applicable
Medical Social Worker
Sutter Health
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Provides biopsychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, short term counseling, and advocacy for all ages in any patient care setting
- Provides consultation on psychosocial aspects of care as a member of the interdisciplinary team; serves as a liaison to community programs and collaborates with the multidisciplinary treatment on discharge planning
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients facing chronic illnesses
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to create patient-centered treatment plans
- Conducted assessments to identify social and psychological barriers impacting patient recovery
- Connected patients with community resources to improve overall well-being and self-care
Train Operator
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
04.2016 - 11.2022
- Dealing with individuals from various socio-economic groups, including the disabled in a tactful and calm manner
- Operates trains for revenue and/or non revenue while communicating w/passengers/personnel
- Monitors console/ radio communications to ensure vehicles are operating within guidelines
- Peer support and grief counseling for train operators and upper management
- Takes prescribed action such as evacuating passengers, administering first aid, and using a fire extinguisher during emergencies
Medical Social Worker - Nephrology
Satellite Healthcare
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Utilizes social work expertise and clinical knowledge to educate patients on the best choices for treatment, health, and wellness when living with kidney disease to enhance quality of life
- Responsible for supporting the social and emotional well-being of patients
- Conducts psychosocial assessments, participates in care planning and team review of the patient's current psychosocial needs, and provides management of services to patients to assist them in coping with issues associated with chronic kidney disease and dialysis treatments
- Administer KDQOL Survey combat the burdens, acknowledge and address symptoms, problems, and effects of kidney disease
Social Work Case Coordinator II
Rally Family Visitation Services, Saint Francis Memorial Hospital
04.2019 - 08.2020
- Rally court liaison for domestic violence /sexual abuse cases at SF Municipal Courthouse
- Manages all new cases through the intake process before visitation starts
- Provides intake/orientation and risk assessment with parents
- Supervises and monitors visits with children and families
- Adheres to, and enforces, court orders regarding supervised visitation or monitored exchanges
- Conducts child orientations, visitation documentation and case reports to the court
Support Family Social Work Counselor
Alternative Family Services (The Gathering Place)
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Transport, supervised and monitored visits with children and families
- Provided a variety of cognitive and behavioral interventions to promote positive parenting skills
- Documented all services related to visits and submit to CPS reports
Project Manager and Facilitator
AASP African American Scholar Project
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Facilitated classroom discussions at multiple Livermore Schools
- Coordinated college fairs, campus tours, and other field trips sponsored by the AASP
- Submitted monthly reports on attendance, topics covered, and student progress
- Available to girls through external community partnerships
- Identified/organized logistics, distributed info, college readiness opportunities/experiences
- Identify/implement strategies and programming to support college/trade school selection
- Assisted in recruitment and training of additional interns and/or volunteers
Education
Doctorate of Social Work -
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12.2023
Master of Social Work -
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA01.2018
AA - Business Management
Contra Costa College
Richmond, CA01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Sacramento Theological Seminary College
Livermore, CA01.2008
Skills
- Psychosocial assessment
- Patient and family advocacy
- CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Motivational interviewing and Christian counseling
- Individual, family and couple’s therapy
- Case management and documentation
- Treatment Planning
- Discharge planning
License
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW#114023, 03/31/25
Timeline
Psychotherapist
Los Gatos Therapy Center (LGTC)
09.2024 - Current
Medical Social Worker
Sutter Health
10.2022 - 08.2024
Medical Social Worker
Kaiser Permanente
09.2022 - Current
Medical Social Worker - Nephrology
Satellite Healthcare
02.2021 - 09.2022
Social Work Case Coordinator II
Rally Family Visitation Services, Saint Francis Memorial Hospital
04.2019 - 08.2020
Support Family Social Work Counselor
Alternative Family Services (The Gathering Place)
08.2017 - 06.2018
Project Manager and Facilitator
AASP African American Scholar Project
01.2017 - 05.2018
Train Operator
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
04.2016 - 11.2022
Master of Social Work -
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
San Francisco State University
AA - Business Management
Contra Costa College
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Sacramento Theological Seminary College
Doctorate of Social Work -
Capella University
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