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Kathliene Sundt

La Jolla,CA

Summary

Passionate about psychodynamic therapy and working with mild to severe mental illness and psychopathology to create healing from trauma. Excited about seeing people transformed into who they were created to be, and enjoy empowering lives to build new legacies. Have a great interest in integrating a person's ethnic culture into the therapeutic healing process. Possess a background in child law and courtroom advocacy for children and adolescents. A reliable, dedicated, resourceful, and motivated student committed to learning, developing skills in clinical therapy settings and assessments, and helping to create a successful and fruitful environment. Self-directed, energetic, and positive with experience and success in both working independently and collaborating with others. Love being part of a team and am willing to take on any task.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Practicum Intern

Just In Time For Foster Youth
08.2023 - Current
  • Provide Individual therapy for adult clients who were once in foster care
  • Facilitate Intake assessments
  • Complete clinical process and psychotherapy notes
  • Received training in WET for PTSD clients


Supervisor: Dr. Jill Ault, Psy.D.

C: 916.663.7121 Drjill@jitfosteryouth.org



Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)

Voices For Children
08.2015 - 08.2023
  • Advocated in court for foster youth's needs
  • Created extensive and intensive court reports
  • Supported individuals with mental health concerns in dealing with complex problems.
  • Completed home-visits, reports, scanning, paperwork and documentation accurately and in timely manner.
  • Worked effectively with judges, attorneys, social workers, Child Welfare employees, parents, teachers, therapists and supervisors to coordinate effective solutions for case children and their families.
  • Listened to children and assessed situations
  • Supervisor: Stephen Moore, Chief Program Officer, Voices for Children stephenm@speakupnow.org


Founder of Non-Profit

Xtreme Youth
01.2017 - Current
  • Hire, interview, and conduct payroll for tutors for foster youth
  • Act as liaison between tutor and caregiver
  • Establish and maintain business operations.
  • Build productive relationships with industry partners
  • Facilitate fundraising and grant writing
  • Maintain excellent relationships with colleagues


www.linkedin.com/in/kathliene-sundt-77018217

www.ixtremeyouth.org



Education

PsyD - Clinical Psychology

Alliant International University
San Diego, CA
05.2027

Masters in Jurisprudence - Child Law And Policy

Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
05.1990

Skills

  • Discerning and intuitive listener
  • Excel in providing psychotherapy with trauma-induced behaviors and mental illness
  • Adept at utilizing client's multiethnic culture to enhance therapy
  • Facilitating Psychological, Clinical, and Intellectual Assessments
  • Compelling writing and communication skills
  • Strong advocacy skills and familiarity with courtroom proceedings for juvenile youth and adults

Timeline

Practicum Intern

Just In Time For Foster Youth
08.2023 - Current

Founder of Non-Profit

Xtreme Youth
01.2017 - Current

Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)

Voices For Children
08.2015 - 08.2023

PsyD - Clinical Psychology

Alliant International University

Masters in Jurisprudence - Child Law And Policy

Loyola University of Chicago

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts

San Diego State University
Kathliene Sundt