Kaya Klos
Hamden
Summary
Compassionate marriage and family therapy candidate with expertise in systemic therapy for individuals, families, couples, and groups. Committed to empowering clients through a systemic approach that fosters understanding and collaboration. Focused on maintaining ethical standards and cultural humility in all therapeutic practices.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern
Southwest Community Health Center
Bridgeport
08.2025 - 08.2026
- Provided direct client care through individual, couples, and family therapy sessions using evidence-based systemic approaches.
- Maintained accurate, timely, and confidential client records, including progress notes and discharge summaries.
- Assessed clients to identify emotional, behavioral, and psychological needs while collaborating on goal achievement.
Graduate Assistant
Southern Connecticut State University - MFT Dept.
Hamden
08.2025 - 08.2026
- Managed admissions process for MFT program, enhancing engagement with prospective students.
- Connected with prospective students to provide information about program offerings.
- Attended graduate open houses to represent and promote MFT program.
- Logged cohort hours to maintain accurate records.
Research Assistant
APT Foundation
New Haven
01.2023 - 08.2026
- Assisted in NIH-funded research study on improving adherence to PrEP among individuals with cognitive impairments.
- Collected and monitored data, ensuring accuracy and reliability for research integrity.
- Developed scoring programs, streamlining data analysis and improving research outcomes.
- Recruited, screened, and assessed study participants for eligibility.
- Facilitated group sessions and conducted one-on-one interviews, enhancing participants' understanding of HIV prevention skills.
Education
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
Southern Connecticut State University
Hamden, CT08-2026
Skills
- Individual therapy
- Family systems therapy
- Couples/Partner therapy
- Child and adolescent therapy
- Client documentation
- Program management
- Data analysis
- Group facilitation
- Colombia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) Certified
- TF-CBT Certified
- DCF Mandated Reported Trained
- Cultural humility
- LGBTQIA Affirmative Therapy
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Polish
Full Professional
Timeline
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern
Southwest Community Health Center
08.2025 - 08.2026
Graduate Assistant
Southern Connecticut State University - MFT Dept.
08.2025 - 08.2026
Research Assistant
APT Foundation
01.2023 - 08.2026
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
Southern Connecticut State University