Erika Navarro
AMFT
Northridge,CA
Summary
Bilingual Spanish-English therapist offering comprehensive experience with individuals, couples, and families in medical and private practice settings. Proficient in maintaining timely and accurate progress reports, treatment plans, termination summaries, and mandated reports. Analyzes and responsively reviews psychological diagnostic tests to identify and assess clinical problems and health care needs to drive desired outcomes. 15+ years' experience in the social and human services field. Expert in culturally competent services, risk and protective factors analysis, and budgeting. Team-oriented and reliable with excellent organizational skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Counselor
Counseling Partners Of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Led and supported the Parent Pilot Program of CPLA with over 80 clients.
- She arranged and facilitated therapy sessions for individuals, couples, and families.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting habits.
- Conducted evaluations to help parents and students develop measurable treatment goals.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Provided emergency response in crises to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
Case Management Specialist
BCFS Human and Health Services
Los Angeles, CA
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Managed a permanent caseload of 20 to 30+ foster children with psychological trauma.
- Increased the adherence of clients to education, and health treatments.
- Reduced the risk of runaway of foster children from new homes.
- Adapted US guidelines for safety and wellness to non-english speaker families.
- Provided mental health screenings and trauma-informed services.
Social Project Coordinator
Valle del Cauca Department of State
Cali, Colombia, Colombia
12.2015 - 08.2016
- Led a team of 12 social workers to provide financial resources and governmental services to populations in extreme poverty conditions.
- Improved living conditions for homeless and low-income people.
- Counseled violence survivors affected by guerrilla conflicts.
- Designed and launched community events and programs for up to 700 participants.
School Counseling Coordinator
Department Of Education
Choco, Colombia, Colombia
02.2012 - 05.2014
- Led 82 school counselors from 29 towns in Colombia.
- Identified and reported 282 cases of child sexual abuse.
- Trained professional teams in prevention and treatment of mental health issues.
- Designed the program "School for families" to teach parenting skills, prevent and identify signs of sexual abuse in children, and provide resources.
Project Coordinator
City Of Tulua
Tulua, Colombia, Colombia
07.2011 - 12.2011
- Led a psychosocial team of 15 professionals in the city of Tulua to reduce domestic violence in low-income families.
- Coordinated and guided individual and group therapy, active listening sessions, and emotional support workshops for domestic violence patients.
- Increased the attendance of children to schools.
- Strengthened the involvement of parents in health and educational events.
Education
Master's - Marriage And Family Therapy
Alliant International University
San Diego, CA 08.2019 - 01.2023
Master's - Legal Psychology
Saint Thomas University
Colombia 01.2012 - 02.2014
Specialist in Social Project Management -
Pontifical Xaverian University
Colombia 01.2007 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
National University of Colombia
Palmira, Valle Del Cauca 01.2002 - 01.2007
Skills
Treatment plansundefined
Scientific Publications
Marin, E. (2014). "Risk and protection factors in child sex offenders". This research was developed with 21 condemned perpetrators of child sexual abuse in the prison of Chocó (Colombia). Published on Skopein Magazine from Argentina: https://www.skopein.org/49/
Work Availability
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Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Counselor
Counseling Partners Of Los Angeles
01.2021 - 08.2022
Master's - Marriage And Family Therapy
Alliant International University
08.2019 - 01.2023
Case Management Specialist
BCFS Human and Health Services
01.2018 - 05.2019
Social Project Coordinator
Valle del Cauca Department of State
12.2015 - 08.2016
School Counseling Coordinator
Department Of Education
02.2012 - 05.2014
Master's - Legal Psychology
Saint Thomas University
01.2012 - 02.2014
Project Coordinator
City Of Tulua
07.2011 - 12.2011
Specialist in Social Project Management -
Pontifical Xaverian University
01.2007 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
National University of Colombia
01.2002 - 01.2007