Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) pursuing full-time role providing high-quality, evidence-based mental health care that promotes patient well-being and resilience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Discovery Mood and Anxiety Program
02.2022 - 10.2024
Conducted individual, group, couples and family counseling sessions as clinically indicated to provide psychotherapeutic interventions and establish and assess treatment goals.
Administered therapy using specialized techniques, solution-focused strategies and multi-systems approach.
Documented behavior patterns and relationship dynamics to create accurate and effective treatment plan.
Provided crisis intervention services, effectively de-escalating and stabilizing clients in distress.
Assisted clients in setting achievable goals, increasing their motivation and engagement in the therapeutic process.
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
OPICA Adult Day Care and Counseling Center
01.2021 - 12.2023
Created stimulating and therapeutic cognitive and sensory programs that actively engaged patients with memory loss and/or related neurological impairment
Collaborated closely with therapists and other support staff to ensure seamless transitions between individual sessions, group treatments, and educational activities.
Improved patient outcomes by implementing individualized therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a licensed therapist.
Successfully led grief and loss groups and caregiver support groups along with individualized support.
Associate Teacher
Ad Astra
08.2019 - 06.2020
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering respectful, open communication between students and staff.
Collaborated with instructors to deliver curriculum grounded in deep thinking and ethical problem-solving
English and World History Teacher
Crespi Carmelite High School
08.2017 - 06.2018
Achieved positive student outcomes by providing clear expectations, thorough feedback, and consistent support throughout the school year.
Established a positive learning environment by fostering respect, empathy, and open-mindedness among students of diverse backgrounds.
Strengthened students'' critical thinking abilities by implementing Socratic seminars and debate activities within the classroom setting.
Supported struggling learners with targeted interventions, tailored instruction, and regular progress monitoring to ensure academic growth.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA
06-2021
Master of Arts - Humanities
Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA
05-2014
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
06-2010
Skills
Rapport Building
Multicultural Competency
Ethical Decision Making
DSM Assessment and Diagnosis
Case Conceptualization
Intervention Planning and Implementation
Individual and Group Therapy Facilitation
Professional Documentation
Certification
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) - California Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing Board 152195
CPR/AED/First Aid
Languages
English
Hindi
Timeline
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Discovery Mood and Anxiety Program
02.2022 - 10.2024
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
OPICA Adult Day Care and Counseling Center
01.2021 - 12.2023
Associate Teacher
Ad Astra
08.2019 - 06.2020
English and World History Teacher
Crespi Carmelite High School
08.2017 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Pepperdine University
Master of Arts - Humanities
Mount Saint Mary's University
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California - Los Angeles
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