Elizabeth Avalos
Chicago,IL
Summary
Associate Marriage Family Therapist (AMFT) with experience providing individual, couple, and family therapy across diverse populations in hospital, outpatient, and community settings. Skilled in CBT, play therapy, narrative, and systemic approaches. Recognized for creating safe, collaborative therapeutic spaces that empower clients and strengthen relationships. Committed to trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and evidence-based practice.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
Endeavor Health (Evanston Hospital)
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients in identifying personal goals and developing action plans.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote peer support and community engagement.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate client mental health needs and challenges.
- Provided crisis intervention support to individuals in distress or emergency situations.
Clinical Intern
Life Balance Counseling
04.2024 - 08.2025
- Conducted client intake assessments and gathered relevant personal information.
- Developed treatment plans, implemented interventions, and evaluated progress.
- Collaborated with internal and external systems to maximize treatment effectiveness.
- Engaged in regular supervision meetings to discuss client progress and treatment strategies.
Clinical Intern
Gateway Foundation
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Facilitated group counseling sessions and provided psychoeducation on relapse prevention and healthy coping skills.
- Provided individual, couple, and family therapy, including crisis intervention and support for substance use challenges.
- Documented client progress, collaborated with a multidisciplinary team, and supported treatment planning.
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for client engagement.
Education
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2022
Associate of Science -
Malcolm X Community College
Chicago12-2019
Skills
- Client assessment and treatment planning
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Group therapy facilitation
- Progress documentation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Certification
- Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), State of Illinois, Expected: September 2025
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
Endeavor Health (Evanston Hospital)
11.2024 - Current
Clinical Intern
Life Balance Counseling
04.2024 - 08.2025
Clinical Intern
Gateway Foundation
01.2023 - 06.2023
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Loyola University Chicago
Associate of Science -
Malcolm X Community College
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