Elizabeth Marrero
Bristol
Summary
Empathetic and compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) with 1 year of supervised clinical experience and 4+ years in the human services field. Excelled in multidisciplinary collaboration, group facilitation (psychoeducational and process), and 100% on-time clinical documentation. Committed to ongoing professional development through CEUs, supervision, and evidence based training.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinician One
Catholic Charities Institute
06.2025 - Current
- Facilitated individual, group, couple, and family sessions
- Developed treatment plans/reviews for sixty+ clients
- Coordinated care with PCPs, Psychiatrists, Probation Officers, APRNs, and Case Managers
- Implemented Cognitive Behavioral, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic, and Person-Centered techniques
- Utilized Motivational Interviewing to address substance use issues
- Completed risk assessments and safety planning
- Advocated for client needs
- Supported the growth of interns
- Administered an integrative and individualized approach with each client
- Established strong therapeutic alliance with clients and their families
Intern
Catholic Charities Institute for the Hispanic Family
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Conducted biopsychosocial intake interviews
- Assessed and diagnosed clients
- Facilitated and co-facilitated psychoeducational and process group
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families
- Developed clinical competence, ethical practice, and counseling skills
- Recruited two new interns from a local college
- Promoted Brain Spotting at the Chi Sigma Iota Mental Health Conference
- Designed grief group curriculum
Life Coach
Liz Marrero- Your Wellness Coach
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Coached clients on the development and achievement of personal goals
- Completed one-hundred hours of complimentary life coaching
- Assessed client progression towards personal and professional objectives by utilizing client surveys
- Motivated and encouraged clients toward personal success by actively listening, expressing empathy, and empowering them
- Held each client accountable for their success using weekly check-ins, motivational quotes, appropriate self-disclosure, and following up in sessions
- Taught accountability and spoke of subjects regarding risk of drug use, negative habits, breaking down goals into smaller more achievable goals, and making healthier choices
- Hosted a workshop on mindfulness for a non-profit organization
Access Coordinator (Assistant Social Worker)
Connecticut Community Care
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Successfully managed a caseload of eighty clients
- Collaborated in team meetings to advocate and implement appropriate services for clients
- Assisted four social workers with managing their own caseloads by answering phone calls, scheduling home visits, and organizing case manager calendars
- Completed government housing applications and redeterminations with clients
- Developed rapport with each client by prioritizing client needs and showing genuine interest in their well-being
Life Skills Instructor
Ability Beyond
02.2014 - 10.2017
- Assisted each client in the completion of their daily living activities including personal hygiene, meal planning, and pursuing interests and hobbies
- Completed several trainings such as mental health first aid, med prompt, and CPR to qualify for the position
- Budgeted and balanced petty cash and finalized client notes in HIPPA compliant software
- Developed healthy professional relationships with clients, co-workers, and managers
Front Desk Receptionist/Greeter
Crowley Ford Lincoln
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Scheduled and monitored daily appointments for ten salespeople
- Answered and dispatched hundreds of calls per day via switchboard operation
- Organized and prepared deal packets for each customer
- Trained new employees on customer service and switchboard operation
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
National Louis University
Tampa, Florida06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Concentration in psychology
Charter Oak State College
New Britain, Connecticut12.2020
Associate of Science - Human Services
Tunxis Community College
Farmington, Connecticut06.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- EHR Clinical Documentation
- Interdisciplinary team coordination
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Clinical assessment
- Therapeutic techniques
- Small group instruction
- Treatment Planning
- Ethical practice
- Self-reflection
- Diagnosis formulation
Accomplishments
EMDR Basic Trained
Passed the NCE
Obtained my LPCA
· MBSR Completion Certification- 2023
· Certified Life Coach- 2021
· ParaPro Assessment Certification-2018
· Mental Health First Aid (Expired)- 2017
· Human Services Certificate-2016
· ParaPro Assessment Certification-2014
· People Empowering People Award -2006
Licenses Certifications Awards
- LPC-A License, 2025
- EMDR Basic Trained, 2025
- MBSR Completion Certification, 2023
- Certified Life Coach, 2021
- ParaPro Assessment Certification, 2018
- Mental Health First Aid, 2017 (Expired)
- Human Services Certificate, 2016
- ParaPro Assessment Certification, 2014
- People Empowering People Award, 2006
Certification
· LPC-A License- 2025
· EMDR Basic Trained- 2025
· MBSR Completion Certification- 2023
· Certified Life Coach- 2021
· ParaPro Assessment Certification-2018
· Mental Health First Aid (Expired)- 2017
· Human Services Certificate-2016
· ParaPro Assessment Certification-2014
· People Empowering People Award -2006
Timeline
Clinician One
Catholic Charities Institute
06.2025 - Current
Intern
Catholic Charities Institute for the Hispanic Family
09.2024 - 06.2025
Life Coach
Liz Marrero- Your Wellness Coach
05.2021 - 09.2022
Access Coordinator (Assistant Social Worker)
Connecticut Community Care
03.2018 - 08.2018
Life Skills Instructor
Ability Beyond
02.2014 - 10.2017
Front Desk Receptionist/Greeter
Crowley Ford Lincoln
01.2010 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Concentration in psychology
Charter Oak State College
Associate of Science - Human Services
Tunxis Community College
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
National Louis University