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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Degree
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Karla Gonzalez-Rubio

Miramar

Summary

Highly motivated (bilingual) Therapist – completed licensure requirements for LCSW supervision in April 2023 and holds active Provisional Clinical Social Worker (PCSW) licensure through 2025. On track to sit for LCSW exam in Summer 2025. Outstanding experience as a Psychotherapist, Virtual Mental Health Therapist, Individual Therapist, and Domestic Violence Certified Counselor. Expert in crisis stabilization, relationship development, and psychosocial competence. Strong clinical background diagnosing and treating mental and behavioral health concerns. Dedicated to both clinical excellence and academic leadership in social work education.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Professor of Social Work

Ana G. Mendez University
Miami Lakes
04.2024 - Current
  • Instruct graduate courses including Therapy with Individuals and Families.
  • Lead curriculum development, community outreach, and academic assessment.
  • Create inclusive, student-centered classroom environments.
  • Promote DEI and ethical social work practice in teaching.

Psychotherapist – Group Therapy

One Soul CMHC
Miami Lakes
02.2023 - Current
  • Orchestrate immersive training sessions, weaving cutting-edge psychotherapeutic techniques into clinical programs for groups.
  • Conduct 120 group therapy sessions weekly, documenting psychosocial rehabilitation for 30 patients/day.
  • Execute biopsychosocial intakes, addressing holistic therapeutic needs.
  • Facilitate bilingual group therapy and peer education to enhance cultural competence in care.

Virtual/In-Person Therapist (Contract)

Genesis Community Counseling Center
Hollywood
11.2022 - 02.2023
  • Provided virtual therapy sessions and developed new therapy delivery systems.
  • Led workshops/seminars for therapist development.

Individual Therapist Counselor

Gainesville Community Counseling Center
Gainesville
12.2020 - 11.2022
  • Specialized in therapy for victims of domestic abuse using flexible and adaptive models.
  • Managed full caseload using digital platforms and EMR.

Mental Health Therapist

One Soul CMHC
Miami Lakes
05.2019 - 11.2021
  • Provided psychosocial rehabilitation to clients with depression and anxiety.
  • Led mindfulness, meditation, and chair yoga sessions.

Mental Health Therapist

Peace and Harmony Mental Health Clinic
Miami
02.2018 - 05.2019
  • Specialized in elderly care for depression and anxiety.
  • Created and updated Master Treatment Plans every 90 days.

Director of Social Services

Florida Renal ACO
Miami
01.2017 - 02.2018
  • Led development of social service programs supporting chronic illness management.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care.

Renal Social Worker

Synergy Dialysis
Pompano Beach
01.2017 - 02.2018
  • Managed care for 50+ dialysis patients, supporting interdisciplinary coordination and patient advocacy.

Hospital Discharge Coordinator

Leon Medical Centers
Doral
02.2016 - 01.2017
  • Coordinated care and discharge planning to reduce hospital readmissions.

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) -

Barry University
12.2015

Bachelor of Social Work - Gender Studies/Domestic Violence

FIU
12.2014

Skills

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Affiliations

  • NASW (National Association of Social Workers)
  • International Association of Social Work – Group Workers

Certification

  • Domestic Violence Certified Counselor
  • Public Health and Administration Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • Active, 2025, 04/23, Scheduled 06/25

Languages

Bilingual – English and Spanish

Degree

MSW

Academic Areas Of Expertise

  • Inclusive Bilingual Teaching Philosophy
  • Learning Objectives
  • Curriculum Development
  • Academic Process
  • Student Consultation
  • Social Work Research
  • English/Spanish Proficiency
  • Social Justice Issues
  • Equitable Teaching
  • DEI Initiatives in Practice
  • Curriculum Peer-Review
  • Classroom Collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Recipient of Florida International University Award for 100 Successful Female Graduates 2017.

Timeline

Professor of Social Work

Ana G. Mendez University
04.2024 - Current

Psychotherapist – Group Therapy

One Soul CMHC
02.2023 - Current

Virtual/In-Person Therapist (Contract)

Genesis Community Counseling Center
11.2022 - 02.2023

Individual Therapist Counselor

Gainesville Community Counseling Center
12.2020 - 11.2022

Mental Health Therapist

One Soul CMHC
05.2019 - 11.2021

Mental Health Therapist

Peace and Harmony Mental Health Clinic
02.2018 - 05.2019

Director of Social Services

Florida Renal ACO
01.2017 - 02.2018

Renal Social Worker

Synergy Dialysis
01.2017 - 02.2018

Hospital Discharge Coordinator

Leon Medical Centers
02.2016 - 01.2017

Master of Social Work (MSW) -

Barry University

Bachelor of Social Work - Gender Studies/Domestic Violence

FIU
Karla Gonzalez-Rubio