Kitte Anderson
Menlo Park,CA
Summary
Perceptive and caring counselor committed to helping clients to live happier lives through developing healthy ways of thinking and being. Collaborative and reliable team player dedicated to learning and growing.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Palo Alto Therapy
Palo Alto, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Created individualized treatment plans based on client assessments and applied targeted therapeutic interventions tailored to their unique situations.
- Assisted clients in improving coping skills to manage a range of mental health challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, OCD, while guiding them in adopting healthy strategies for effective coping.
- Engaged in regular team meetings with supervisors and clinicians to review case progress, providing support to families as they navigated their children's needs.
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Community Health Awareness Council (CHAC)
Mountain View, CA
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Delivered compassionate, evidence-based therapy services to individuals and families in school-based and community mental health settings, promoting resilience and encouraging positive behavioral changes.
- Worked closely with social workers, parents, and educators to ensure consistent support and comprehensive care for clients.
- Engaged family members in the treatment planning process, teaming up with school staff and mental health providers to develop empowering plans that enhanced outcomes and satisfaction with therapy.
Substitute Teacher
Las Lomitas School District
Atherton, CA
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Created and or presented engaging lesson plans adapted to the diverse needs of K-8 students, fostering a supportive environment that encourages emotional well-being and active participation in learning.
- Utilized strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with students and offer meaningful assistance when needed.
- Helped maintain smooth operations by taking on various roles and responsibilities during teacher and staff absences.
Executive Team Leader- Assets Protection
Target
Sunnyvale, CA
06.2005 - 06.2008
- Generated proactive solutions for managing challenging situations while ensuring best practices compliance, and quickly utilized de-escalation and crisis intervention strategies to address emergencies as they arose.
- Built strong relationships with employees, management, and law enforcement by communicating effectively, enhancing team cohesion to maintain safety and reduce risk.
- Conducted thorough investigations into internal theft and fraud, working closely with store teams and law enforcement to resolve issues efficiently.
Special Day Class Teacher
Teach For America, Evergreen Valley High School
San Jose, CA
08.2002 - 06.2004
- Developed and carried out Individualized Learning Plans (IEPs) for Special Education students in grades 9-12, focusing on their unique educational and social objectives.
- Worked closely with district and school administrators, parents, staff, and psychologists to ensure adherence to legal mandates, while supervising paraeducators to deliver personalized support.
- Boosted student engagement by building strong relationships with students and parents, highlighting the value of open communication and parental involvement in educational success.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Touro University
Los Alamitos, CA03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - International Marketing/Journalism, Chinese
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR06.2001
AMFT # 132616
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Rapport Building
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Cultural Competence
- Self-Awareness
- Assessment/Diagnostic Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Planning & Organization
- Team Collaboration
- Professional Maturity
Affiliations
- California Association for Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
Accomplishments
References are available upon request
Timeline
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Palo Alto Therapy
08.2022 - Current
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Community Health Awareness Council (CHAC)
08.2020 - 01.2022
Substitute Teacher
Las Lomitas School District
01.2016 - 12.2019
Executive Team Leader- Assets Protection
Target
06.2005 - 06.2008
Special Day Class Teacher
Teach For America, Evergreen Valley High School
08.2002 - 06.2004
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Touro University
Bachelor of Arts - International Marketing/Journalism, Chinese
University of Oregon
AMFT # 132616
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