Leah Hutchinson Sanchez
Monmouth,OR
Summary
Driven by strong social justice ethic and an intersectional lens, I am an empathetic and attentive student counselor looking to increase accessibility to counseling services for underserved populations and decrease mental health stigmatization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Practicum Counselor
Portland State Community Counseling Clinic
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted therapeutic individual sessions with adults and children
- Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and accessibility needs of clients
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from a wide variety of theories such as Narrative, CBT, Gestalt, Psychodynamic and Somatic therapies
- Utilized active listening, reflective listening, summarizing, and immediacy skills to help clients gain insight
Crisis Texter
Crisis Text Line
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving to connect with texters
- Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments
- Built safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures
- Conversed with individuals in crisis who texted hotline for assistance
Team Member
Partnerships In Community Living
06.2014 - 12.2017
- Provided home maintenance for clients with disabilities
- Engaged teams in collaborative problem-solving
- Assisted underserved community members through creative, active involvement in local fundraising events
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Portland State University
Portland, OR06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Portland State University
06.2022
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Interpersonal Communication
- Advocacy
- Documentation Skills
- Alliance Building
- Neurodiversity Affirming
Continuing Education
- Social Determinants of Mental Health: Case Conceptualization and Treatment Planning
Lewis and Clark, 2023
- Fatphobia as Misogynoir: Gender, Race, and Weight Stigma
Lewis and Clark, 2023
- A Brief Introduction to EMDR Therapy: Theory, Practice, and Research
Lewis and Clark, 2023
Timeline
Practicum Counselor
Portland State Community Counseling Clinic
09.2023 - Current
Crisis Texter
Crisis Text Line
06.2021 - 01.2022
Team Member
Partnerships In Community Living
06.2014 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Portland State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Portland State University
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