Jacob Costa, LMFT
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Empathetic Marriage and Family Therapist with hands-on experience providing quality psychological services to individuals. Passionate about helping people manage mental health and improve quality of life. Has provided child, adolescent, adult, and school-based psychotherapy within the South Bay for over four years. Looking to obtain a position to work with young to older adults coming from diverse backgrounds. Has a strong desire for providing therapy to young to older adults within the LGBTQ+ community. Working from a Cognitive Behavioral and Solutions-Focused approach to treatment and is an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
School-Based Mental Health Therapist
South Bay Children's Health Center
Redondo Beach, CA
07.2021 - Current
- Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of students suffering from various issues.
- Promoted self-advocacy skills among students by empowering them to communicate their needs effectively both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Provided crisis intervention support during critical situations, ensuring the safety of all students involved.
- Managed caseloads efficiently by prioritizing students with urgent needs while maintaining long-term progress for others.
- Developed strong rapport with students by actively listening and empathizing with their concerns, fostering trust in therapeutic relationships.
Marriage and Family Therapist
Peninsula Center For Children And Families
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
06.2021 - Current
- Empowered clients by teaching coping mechanisms for managing stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges.
- Cultivated a safe and trusting environment for clients to openly discuss sensitive issues and experiences.
- Encouraged individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for constructively confronting problems.
- Increased client self-awareness by utilizing various therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques.
- Assisted clients in navigating life transitions, such as career changes or divorce, with a focus on resilience and adaptation.
Banquet Server
Dalmatian American Club
San Pedro, CA
01.2010 - 08.2021
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Counseling Partners of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.
- Worked in collaboration with students, teachers, parents, and supervisors.
- Facilitated on-going assessment of student and school needs to provide a team-oriented care plan.
- Provided life skills for students including social skills, organization skills, and conflict-management techniques.
- Provided crisis intervention and stabilization to clients in psychological distress.
Dining Room Waiter
Ports O'Call Waterfront Dining
San Pedro, CA
01.2014 - 07.2018
Education
Master of Science - Marital and Family Therapy
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA05.2017
Skills
Clinical Skills:
- Solution-focused techniques
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Anxiety Management
- Coping skills
- Problem-Solving
Interpersonal Skills:
- Building Rapport
- Boundary Setting
- Self-Care Promotion
- Interpersonal Communication
- Active Listening skills
Diversity and Inclusion Skills:
- Culturally Sensitive
- Safe Space Creation
- LGBTQ Affirming
- Trauma-Informed
- HIV and AIDS awareness
Administrative and Technical Skills:
- EHR and Records Management
- Computer literate and highly efficient in Google Suite, TheraNest, and TherapyNotes
Pronouns
He, Him, His
References
- Dr. Julie Payne, LMFT- (310) 936-1324, Peninsula Center for Children and Families, Clinical Supervisor and Founder
- Yessica Aranda, LMFT- (626) 993-5697, South Bay Children's Health Center, Clinical Supervisor
- Therese Funk, LMFT- (310) 489-5551, Counseling Partners of Los Angeles, Executive Director & Co-Founder
- Monica Dessert, LMFT- (310) 748-2170, Deena Margolin, Clinical Supervisor & Parent Coach
Affiliations
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Timeline
School-Based Mental Health Therapist
South Bay Children's Health Center
07.2021 - Current
Marriage and Family Therapist
Peninsula Center For Children And Families
06.2021 - Current
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Counseling Partners of Los Angeles
01.2019 - 01.2020
Dining Room Waiter
Ports O'Call Waterfront Dining
01.2014 - 07.2018
Banquet Server
Dalmatian American Club
01.2010 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Marital and Family Therapy
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology
California State University, Dominguez Hills
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