EMILY FULTON
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dedicated Mental Health Therapist with a multidisciplinary background in counseling, art, psychology, and education. Experienced in supporting diverse student populations through individual counseling, crisis response, and SEL-driven interventions. Skilled at building rapport, creating trauma-informed environments, and coordinating services in collaboration with school teams and families. Passionate about integrating creativity, emotional wellness, and resilience into both counseling and educational spaces.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Mending Matters
Rancho Bernardo, California
08.2025 - Current
- Provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and therapeutic support to high school students.
- Develop treatment plans, track clinical progress, and collaborate with staff and families to support holistic well-being.
- Maintain detailed and compliant clinical documentation, including progress notes and risk assessments.
- Coordinate the L.I.F.E. leadership program, mentoring student leaders as they collect and elevate peer insights and convert them into actionable, community-facing mental health initiatives.
- Deliver classroom lessons for PAUSE, a SEL program focused on communication, inclusivity, mental health awareness, and stress management.
School Counseling Intern
Westview High School, Poway Unified School District
Poway, California
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Provided individual and small-group counseling addressing academic, social, and emotional needs.
- Supported crisis response, safety planning, and referral processes in collaboration with the school counseling team.
- Co-facilitated classroom guidance lessons and SEL programming.
- Participated in IEP/504 meetings and multidisciplinary collaboration to support student success.
Graduate Assistant to the Dean
University of San Diego, School of Leadership and Education Sciences
San Diego, California
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Supported research, data collection, administrative coordination, and special projects for the Dean's Office.
- Assisted with program events, communication, and organizational tasks with accuracy and professionalism.
School Counseling Intern
Meridian Elementary School
El Cajon, CA
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Provided one-on-one counseling support for elementary students using developmentally appropriate, goal-focused interventions.
- Delivered SEL-based classroom lessons aligned with school needs and data-driven practices.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and caregivers to support student well-being.
- Created counseling goals and tracked student progress.
Middle School Art Teacher
Sussex Middle School, Sussex-Wantage Regional School District
Sussex, NJ
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Taught grades 6-8 art across six daily classes, fostering creativity, inclusion, and self-expression.
- Designed curriculum aligned with state standards and student developmental needs.
- Built rapport with students, families, and staff; supported classroom SEL and student well-being.
- Utilized Google Classroom and technology tools to enhance instruction.
Direct Support Professional
Disability Allies
East Brunswick, NJ
10.2018 - 08.2021
- Provided direct care, behavioral support, and daily living skills training to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
- Implemented behavior support strategies and encouraged skill-building in home and community settings.
- Facilitated community integration, social development, and structured activities.
- Collaborated with families to ensure safe, meaningful, dignity-centered care.
Education
M.A. - Counseling - School-Based Clinical Counseling
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA05-2025
M.A.T. - K-12 Art Education
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ07-2021
B.A. - Art Studio and Psychology
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ05-2020
Skills
- Individual and group counseling
- Crisis intervention and risk assessment
- Treatment planning and documentation
- Social-emotional learning programming
- Behavioral interventions and support
- Classroom management and design
- Collaboration with teams
- Google Workspace proficiency
- Zoom facilitation
- Adobe Suite expertise
- Graphic design skills
- Curriculum development
Credentials And Certifications
- APCC - Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (CA)
- PPS-SC - Pupil Personnel Services Credential (School Counseling)
- New Jersey CEAS Teaching Credentials: Art (K-12) and Psychology (6-12)
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Mending Matters
08.2025 - Current
School Counseling Intern
Westview High School, Poway Unified School District
08.2024 - 06.2025
School Counseling Intern
Meridian Elementary School
01.2024 - 06.2024
Graduate Assistant to the Dean
University of San Diego, School of Leadership and Education Sciences
09.2023 - 05.2025
Middle School Art Teacher
Sussex Middle School, Sussex-Wantage Regional School District
08.2021 - 08.2023
Direct Support Professional
Disability Allies
10.2018 - 08.2021
M.A. - Counseling - School-Based Clinical Counseling
University of San Diego
M.A.T. - K-12 Art Education
William Paterson University
B.A. - Art Studio and Psychology
William Paterson University