Elizabeth Garibay
Mission,TX
Summary
Diligent Licensed Professional Counselor with solid foundation in providing compassionate counseling services. Proven track record of guiding clients through emotional challenges and fostering personal growth. Demonstrated ability in empathetic communication and effective therapeutic techniques.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor
Spring Health
Remote Texas
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitated individual therapy sessions to promote mental wellness and emotional growth.
- Developed personalized treatment plans aligning with clients' therapeutic goals and needs.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify psychological, emotional, and behavioral issues.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize client care and resource utilization.
Licensed Professional Counselor/ Licensed Professional Dependency Counselor
Grow Therapy
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered telehealth individual therapy sessions, ensuring personalized evidence-based care.
- Provided individualized counseling to clients, utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans tailored to client needs and goals.
Licensed Professional Counselor/ Licensed Professional Dependency Counselor
Sondermind
09.2021 - 11.2025
- Duties: Telehealth Individual therapy and personalized, evidence-based care.
Behavioral Health Consultant
Nuestra Clinica Del Valle
02.2020 - 06.2024
- Duties: Individual counseling, group counseling. Provide solution focused brief interventions by following Intergraded Behavioral Health model. Treatment was provided for individuals with dx of diabetes, depression/ anxiety, substance use, and other preventable disorders. Services were available via telehealth or in person during PCP visits.
Clinician
Upbring
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Duties: Prepare goal-oriented psychosocial diagnostic assessments, service plans and progress reports. Facilitate or co-facilitate a minimum of two children’s groups weekly on specific topics and issues. Provide case consultations, weekly one-to-one counseling and/or crisis intervention for children, and bi-weekly family counseling for each family represented. Meet all pre-determined deadlines required by program supervisor and federal partners.
Bilingual Clinician
BCFS
02.2018 - 05.2019
- Duties: Prepare goal-oriented psychosocial diagnostic assessments, service plans and progress reports. Facilitate or co-facilitate a minimum of two children’s groups weekly on specific topics and issues. Provide case consultations, weekly one-to-one counseling and/or crisis intervention for children, and bi-weekly family counseling for each family represented. Meet all pre-determined deadlines required by program supervisor and federal partners.
Graduate Student Counseling Intern
Dr. Pina & Acosta Counseling Associates
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Duties: Responsible for meeting all guidelines and standards applicable to this position. Following policies, procedures, and maintaining case load as assigned. Conducting intake interviews, assessments for children, and completion of reports. Individual, group, and family counseling sessions. Assess, treat, implement, and develop therapeutic plans. Offer counseling, crisis management, and other clinical assets as assigned. Maintaining records, appropriate documentation, and meeting deadlines. Assist individuals with community resources as needed. Participate in workshops, seminars, and education programs to help encourage professional growth. Implement safety protocols as needed and maintained confidentiality at all time.
Graduate Student Counseling Intern
Abundant Grace Counseling Center
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Duties: Responsible for conducting Individual, group, family counseling sessions, and crisis management. Implemented active listening skills such as listening, being empathetic, probing, summarizing, and integrating communication skills. Utilized unconditional positive regard towards all clients and remaining confidential. Kept records of client’s goals and progress. Maintain accurate and current reports. Maintained an updated community resource list. Assist in discharge planning. Maintain accurate and current reports.
Substitute Teacher
La Joya Independent School District/ McAllen ISD/Sharyland ISD
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Duties: Accountable for providing instruction and managed classroom environment. Develop Rapport with children and promoted student learning in the absence of the classroom teacher.
Case Manager/Service Coordinator- IDD Department
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
07.2014 - 05.2015
- Duties: Provide services for Individuals with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities and clients with dual diagnosis, as well as family involvement for Legal Guardians. Conducted face to face visits at home and at the group homes as assigned. Assisted with transfers and placement of individuals to new group homes. Crisis Prevention or management, monitoring outcomes, assessments, and service planning and coordination. Collaborated with agencies such as social security, housing, help services, community providers, and schools. Met deadlines for all documentation. Reported any suspected abuse in a timely manner to Child Protective Services or Adult Protective Services. Proactive advocate for each consumer.
Education
Master of Science - Rehabilitation Counseling
The University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX12-2017
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitative Services, Addiction Studies
University of Texas Pan American
Edinburg, TX12-2014
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
South Texas College
McAllen, TX12-2012
Skills
- Bilingual English and Spanish
- Typing Skills(70WPM)
- Proficient in most Microsoft programs
- Licensed Professional Counselor #81925/ Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor # 15720
- American Red Cross, CPR/1st Aid/AED, currently certified
- Completed Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor
Spring Health
08.2024 - Current
Licensed Professional Counselor/ Licensed Professional Dependency Counselor
Grow Therapy
08.2023 - Current
Licensed Professional Counselor/ Licensed Professional Dependency Counselor
Sondermind
09.2021 - 11.2025
Behavioral Health Consultant
Nuestra Clinica Del Valle
02.2020 - 06.2024
Clinician
Upbring
06.2019 - 02.2020
Bilingual Clinician
BCFS
02.2018 - 05.2019
Graduate Student Counseling Intern
Dr. Pina & Acosta Counseling Associates
08.2017 - 12.2017
Graduate Student Counseling Intern
Abundant Grace Counseling Center
06.2017 - 08.2017
Case Manager/Service Coordinator- IDD Department
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
07.2014 - 05.2015
Substitute Teacher
La Joya Independent School District/ McAllen ISD/Sharyland ISD
08.2012 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitative Services, Addiction Studies
University of Texas Pan American
Master of Science - Rehabilitation Counseling
The University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
South Texas College