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Overview
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KATE BLISSMER

HUNTINGTON BEACH,US

Summary

Dedicated mental health professional with a strong foundation as an MFT Trainee. Skilled in providing therapeutic support, guiding client progress, and excelling in collaborative team settings. Known for active listening, conflict resolution, reliability, and flexibility in adapting to diverse client needs.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MFT TRAINEE

Emmaus Road Counseling Center
01.2025 - Current
  • Conduct individual in-person and telehealth therapy sessions addressing emotional, behavioral, and social challenges.
  • Maintain detailed case notes, treatment plans, and progress reports in compliance with BBS legal and CAMFT ethical guidelines.
  • Attend weekly group supervision meetings with licensed clinician(s) and trainees to review cases and enhance clinical skills.
  • Engage in ongoing learning to stay updated on therapy techniques and legal/ethical considerations in community health.

COURT MONITOR

Carabajal Monitoring & Court Services
09.2024 - Current
  • Ensures participant safety by enforcing regulations and completing incident reports and logs.
  • Fosters positive relationships with court staff and participants. Facilitates open communication channels, enhancing overall program effectiveness.

HOMESCHOOL EDUCATOR

Excel Charter Academy
08.2012 - Current
  • Enhances academic development with rigorous learning program featuring instruction, exploration and immersion.
  • Improves students' grasp of materials by adapting curricula with supplementary activities.
  • Aligns curriculum with state education standards while maintaining flexibility for individualized instruction.

Education

MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CA
05.2026

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - COMMUNICATIONS

Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE
01.1993

Skills

  • Effective documentation practices
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Boundary Setting
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Therapeutic Communication
  • Behavior Analysis
  • Play therapy techniques
  • Individual counseling
  • Behavior modification
  • Adolescent counseling

Affiliations

  • CAMFT

Certification

CPR

ABA

Timeline

MFT TRAINEE

Emmaus Road Counseling Center
01.2025 - Current

COURT MONITOR

Carabajal Monitoring & Court Services
09.2024 - Current

HOMESCHOOL EDUCATOR

Excel Charter Academy
08.2012 - Current

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - COMMUNICATIONS

Nebraska Wesleyan University

MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Vanguard University of Southern California