Iisha Reyes
Deltona
Summary
Compassionate, enthusiastic, motivated mental health therapist dedicated to providing culturally competent, trauma-informed, strengths-based therapy services to children, adolescents, and adults struggling with a variety of mental health issues. Demonstrated track record of success working with diverse client populations in one-on-one and group settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
I. Reyes Counseling Services LLC.
05.2020 - Current
- Delivered evidence-based counseling sessions using cognitive behavioral, person-centered, and trauma-informed approaches.
- Assessed client needs and developed individualized treatment plans aligned with therapeutic goals.
- Coordinated care with psychiatrists, case managers, and community resources to support continuity of services.
- Documented case notes, progress updates, and treatment interventions with accuracy and confidentiality.
- Facilitated crisis intervention and de-escalation support during high-risk situations.
- Continually updated professional knowledge by attending conferences, trainings, and workshops related to advancements in the field of mental health counseling.
Mental Health Counselor
Pittington
03.2019 - Current
- Assessed and implemented treatment goals for each client.
- Assisted parents with learning and implementing new parenting techniques.
- Provided daily client documentation and progress reports.
- Assisted in crisis interventions.
- Provided individual, couples, and family therapy to children, adolescents, young and older adults in response to such issues as trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief and couples.
Intern
The House Next Door
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Completed psycho-social assessments, assessed mental health functioning, and diagnosed mental health disorders.
- Collaborated with clients to develop treatment plans to reflect agreed upon goals.
- Provided individual, couples, and family therapy to children, adolescents, young and older adults in response to issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia disorder, gender dysphoria, couples and family dysfunction, sexual and physical abuse, sex addiction, adolescent behavioral issues, job loss, substance abuse, divorce, and grief.
- Modalities varied according to the needs of the individual client and presenting problem and included cognitive-behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, systemic family therapy, play therapy, group therapy, trauma-focused brief cognitive-behavioral therapy, strength-based brief therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy.
- Completed service notes, treatment plan reviews, and diagnostic reviews in compliance with Medicaid.
Social Services Assistant
MTF Assisted Living
12.2014 - 02.2018
- Reported and documented assistance to be provided.
- Counseled residents, family members and served as liaison between resident and community.
- Assisted with assessing the needs of clients and made appropriate referrals for supportive services on an individualized basis.
- Worked with a team to provide total plan of care for geriatric patients.
- Provided detailed notes regarding the client’s progress.
- Participated in crisis intervention
Volunteer
New Hope for Kids Inc.
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Helped clients in coping with a loss through counseling.
- Provided therapeutic services to children ages 4 to 17.
- Implemented several therapeutic modalities including play therapy, art therapy, and sand tray therapy.
Targeted Case Manager
Hands on Central Florida
05.2012 - 09.2014
- Conducted intake applications and assessments.
- Worked with severely emotionally disturbed children and adults with persistent mental health disorders.
- Assessed client needs in their environment and linked to appropriate resources.
- Provided intensive services in homes and community settings, assessing clients, and formulating individualized and multidisciplinary treatment plans.
- Provided therapy to children and families who are involved in both the DCF and DJJ systems.
- Consulted with and trained parents on therapeutic interventions and behavioral programs.
- Worked with treatment team members, therapist, and on-call telephone support for crisis and emergency situations.
- Completed Individual Service Plans with clients.
- Connected clients to community resources.
- Completed progress notes in a timely manner.
- Completed ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding Level II Background Clearance.
Education
MS - Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Minneapolis, MNBA - Psychology
Ashford University
Clinton, IowaSkills
- Treatment Planning
- Building rapport
- Crisis intervention
- Individual counseling
- Suicide prevention
- Individual and group counseling
- Multicultural competence
- Grief counseling
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
I. Reyes Counseling Services LLC.
05.2020 - Current
Mental Health Counselor
Pittington
03.2019 - Current
Intern
The House Next Door
01.2018 - 11.2018
Social Services Assistant
MTF Assisted Living
12.2014 - 02.2018
Volunteer
New Hope for Kids Inc.
09.2014 - 12.2014
Targeted Case Manager
Hands on Central Florida
05.2012 - 09.2014
BA - Psychology
Ashford University
MS - Mental Health Counseling
Walden University