Erica Laguna-Tolmachoff
Boerne
Summary
Certified Health and Wellness Coach Behavior committed to fostering strong client relationships and rapport, skilled in health and wellness, coaching, motivational interviewing, working with diverse populations and goal setting. Committed to supporting clients in realizing their visions of well-being through exploration of their strengths, skills and resources.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Coach
Optum
Texas
09.2017 - Current
- Engage with clients to design personalized wellness objectives aimed at enhancing lifestyle choices and well-being.
- Facilitate individualized coaching sessions to empower clients in achieving health and wellness objectives.
- Facilitate access to program resources promoting healthy living practices for diverse client demographics.
- Coordinate efforts with treatment teams to address and fulfill comprehensive client wellness needs.
- Support clients in defining realistic objectives, implementing targeted action strategies, and evaluating progress to foster long-term achievements.
- Implement stress-reduction techniques into coaching sessions for improved mental well-being among clients.
- Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to identify client barriers and facilitate behavior change.
- Cultivate strong relationships with diverse clientele to enhance trust and facilitate open communication during coaching sessions.
Bilingual Program Therapist Intern
College Hospital Cerritos
Alhambra, CA
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Developed individualized treatment plans to address patient needs and promote recovery.
- Adapted therapy approaches to accommodate clients'' cultural backgrounds, ensuring respect for diversity and increased effectiveness of interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and support.
- Tracked patient progress and tailored therapeutic interventions to meet individual recovery needs.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies to address acute behavioral health challenges.
- Developed therapeutic rapport with diverse clientele, enabling successful completion of program goals.
- Enhanced patient progress by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions in individual and group sessions.
- Managed client caseloads, prioritizing timely and precise documentation to support effective treatment outcomes.
- Facilitated therapeutic process groups that fostered open communication, self-reflection, and mutual support among participants.
- Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
- Managed electronic health records data entry, prioritizing accuracy and safeguarding sensitive information.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient care strategies and operational improvements.
- Applied cognitive-behavioral strategies to mitigate emotional distress and enhance functionality in daily life activities.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05-2002
Skills
- Health and Wellness Coaching
- Skilled in coping strategies for stress
- Behavioral change strategies
- Effective motivational interviewing
- Active listening techniques
- Goal setting and tracking
- Diversity appreciation
- Effective team collaboration
- Strong verbal communication
- Adaptability in dynamic environments
- Effective written communication
Certification
Wellcoaches Certified Health and Wellness Coach
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Behavioral Health Coach
Optum
09.2017 - Current
Bilingual Program Therapist Intern
College Hospital Cerritos
01.2010 - 01.2013
Master of Science - Psychology
California State University, Fullerton