Keith Persico
Simi Valley
Summary
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma-informed care. Proficient in CBT, mindfulness, narrative therapy, and psychodynamic inner child work. Delivered inclusive mental health services to diverse populations, including LGBTQ and disabled clients. Expertise in motivational interviewing, mindfulness awareness, and suicide prevention.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Headway Emotional Health
07.2024 - Current
- Acquired experience working with LGBTQ clients to address diverse needs.
- Developed expertise in supporting clients with disabilities, enhancing service delivery.
Marriage and Family Therapist
Maple Counseling Center
Ventura
08.2019 - Current
- Acquired required hours for Marriage and Family Therapist licensure.
- Delivered mental health services to diverse populations during COVID-19 pandemic.
- Addressed substance abuse, anxiety, depression, and stress management issues.
- Ensured inclusive care for LGBTQ individuals and clients with disabilities.
- Assisted clients managing chronic pain and rare medical conditions.
- Achieved Marriage and Family Therapist licensure in September 2023.
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Simi Valley School District
Simi Valley
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Provided mental health services to elementary school students on campus.
- Volunteered in Kindergarten and special education classrooms to support learning environments.
- Achieved MFT Associate certification in January 2018.
Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist
California PsychCare
Camarillo
02.2012 - 06.2012
- Recieved training in order to provide one on one in-home behavioral therapy to children with autism
- No cases were assigned
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology, MFT, Emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy
Pepperdine University, Graduate School of Education & Psychology
Malibu, CA06-2018
BS - Psychology
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks05.2011
Skills
- American Sign Language proficiency
- Suicide prevention experience
- Cognitive behavioral therapy skills
- Motivational interviewing techniques
- Emotion regulation strategies
- Mindfulness interventions for chronic pain
- Trauma-informed care
- LGBTQ inclusive practices
References
- Jennifer Jones, LMFT
- Luciane De Greef, LMFT
Additional Information
- Participated in Autism Walk, Spring 2013
- Participated in Crop Walk, Spring 2011
- Member of CLU Psych Club, 2009 - 2011
Affiliations
- Participates in a creativity group
- Engages in writing hobby for leisure activity
- Uses creative projects to process emotional experiences and heal from trauma
Accomplishments
- Member of CAMFT since 2015
Certification
- Acquired basic knowledge and training in Attachment Theory, IFS, EFT, and mindfulness
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Headway Emotional Health
07.2024 - Current
Marriage and Family Therapist
Maple Counseling Center
08.2019 - Current
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Simi Valley School District
01.2016 - 05.2018
Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist
California PsychCare
02.2012 - 06.2012
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology, MFT, Emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy
Pepperdine University, Graduate School of Education & Psychology
BS - Psychology
California Lutheran University
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