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Linda Arroyo

Ventura,CA

Summary

Collaborates effectively with treatment team, ensuring adherence to evidence-based protocols and compliance with company and state regulations.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

LMFT-children, Teens, Adults

911 At Ease
11.2020 - Current
  • Delivered targeted treatment interventions addressing unique needs of each client.
  • Collaborated with first responders, including fire, sheriff, and probation officers.
  • Facilitated support for families affected by PTSD, enhancing emotional resilience.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices to optimize recovery outcomes.
  • Conducted assessments to determine individualized treatment plans.
  • Engaged in ongoing co

LMFT-Children, Teens, Adults

Private practice
09.2019 - Current
  • Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for clients.
  • Facilitated office and telehealth sessions to improve client accessibility.

LMFT-Child-Adolescents-Adults (Private Practice Group)

Growing Minds Psych Corp
10.2017 - 08.2021
  • Managed calendar and scheduled client appointments for efficient time utilization.
  • Conducted assessments and developed individualized treatment plans for clients.
  • Provided family and individual counseling to address specific client needs.
  • Submitted paperwork promptly to ensure compliance with regulations.

Reentry Trauma Therapist/adult probation

Interface Children and Family services
Camarillo, ca
10.2017 - 09.2019
  • Provide TF-CBT to address current and past trauma
  • Conduct assessments, individualized treatment planning, crisis intervention, group and individual counseling, case management, community referrals, & clinical documentation
  • Psychoeducation-related to substance abuse
  • Provide appropriate treatment interventions relative to the specific needs of each client.

EPSDT & CHAT Program /Child Abuse Treatment 5-17yrs Old

Interface Children and family services
Camarillo, ca
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Conducted individual therapy sessions targeting trauma from abuse exposure.
  • Utilized TF-CBT techniques to effectively address trauma-related challenges.
  • Educated families and victims on trauma and abuse dynamics.
  • Facilitated discussions aimed at reducing feelings of guilt, shame, and blame.
  • Addressed PTSD symptoms linked to distressing memories and mood disorders.

Mental Health Therapist- (13-17yr Old)

Destinations to Recovery
Ventura, Ca
11.2015 - 11.2017
  • Facilitated weekly teen group sessions to enhance awareness of relapse prevention and life skills.
  • Assisted clients in processing feelings through open discussions on treatment progress and family issues.
  • Provided coping skills and grounding strategies to help manage stress, anger, and anxiety.
  • Maintained comprehensive documentation of each client’s progress in treatment.

Juvenile Drug /Solutions Court Therapist (14-19 Yr.old)

Interface Children and family services
Camarillo, Ca
01.2015 - 05.2017
  • Conducted dual diagnosis preadmission screenings and intake assessments for accurate client evaluation.
  • Collaborated with probation, Judge, DA, and public defender to present client recovery stability.
  • Facilitated substance abuse treatment and recovery sessions to support client rehabilitation.
  • Promoted awareness of relapse prevention strategies, mood regulation techniques, and family dynamics.

Bilingual Mental Health Therapist Triple P- Evidence Based Parenting Program 0-17yr Old

Interface Children and Family services
Camarillo, CA
08.2010 - 12.2015
  • Conducted assessments and diagnostics to evaluate pre- and post-outcome measures.
  • Developed treatment plans addressing emotional and behavioral concerns of parents and teachers.
  • Performed classroom observations and home visits to gather relevant data.
  • Facilitated communication skills training for couples, enhancing relationships.
  • Led parenting groups and individual sessions focused on limit-setting, stress management, and behavior modification.
  • Engaged in community outreach through booths, presentations, and distribution of flyers.
  • Operated within field-based and school settings across West County.

Bilingual Mental Health Trainee (paid Internship)

Kids and Families Together
Camarillo, Ca
09.2009 - 08.2010
  • Conducted individual sessions for foster parents, blended families, and children.
  • Delivered psychoeducation on parenting, attachment, bonding, and emotion regulation.
  • Facilitated treatment planning and goal-setting for clients.
  • Performed office and home visits to ensure comprehensive support.

Bilingual Family Advocate/Case management

Santa Paula Family Resource center/Interface
Santa Paula, CA
10.2007 - 06.2008
  • Provide information/ referrals to local agencies. Attend meetings with parents for family support.
  • Facilitate Art groups for children. Ages 5-12 once a week
  • Provide homework assistance and short-term goals for improving academic skills to children attending center
  • Keep weekly progress notes on each client and weekly follow-up calls.
  • Coordinate application process, assistance & support with divorce, medical, social security forms, IEP’s

Center Director/Supervisor

Children’s Wonderland/Tutor Time
Oxnard, CA
07.2000 - 02.2004
  • Ensured compliance with daily operations, licensing, and state requirements for program effectiveness.
  • Scheduled staff hours weekly to maintain appropriate coverage for 140 children and 20 staff members.
  • Oversaw budget management for center programs to optimize resource allocation.
  • Established behavioral improvement goals in collaboration with staff and parents.
  • Delivered monthly educational training sessions for staff, modeling developmentally appropriate adult/child interactions.

Bilingual Crisis Hotline Shift Manager/Case Management

Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence
Oxnard, CA
10.2000 - 08.2002
  • Oversaw daily operations of shelter during day and night shifts.
  • Conducted intakes and assessments, developing safety plans and providing referrals.
  • Facilitated daily group meetings with clients to review progress and deliver psychoeducation.
  • Supervised residents, assisting with problem-solving and conflict resolution between clients.
  • Answered 24-hour crisis hotlines, assessing crises and screening for shelter needs.
  • Managed casework for live-in clients, connecting them to essential community resources.

Early Head Start Family Development Educator

Child Development Resource Center
Oxnard, CA
01.2000 - 07.2000
  • Recruited new parents and conducted weekly home visits to support family engagement.
  • Offered community resources and parenting skills to enhance family development.
  • Maintained accurate weekly lesson plans, records, development screenings, and state documentation.
  • Developed individual short- and long-term goals tailored to each child and parent.
  • Incorporated nutrition and prenatal psycho-education for high-risk pregnant women and families.
  • Delivered case management services to address family-specific needs.
  • Role-modeled child/parent activities to stimulate developmental learning for children aged zero to three.

Education

M.S. - Counseling

California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA
05.2010

B.A. - Psychology

Channel Islands University
Camarillo, ca
05.2008

Associate Degree - Liberal Arts

Ventura College
Ventura, CA
05.1996

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Evidence-based practices
  • Treatment planning
  • Client assessment
  • Agency collaboration
  • Relapse prevention

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

LMFT-children, Teens, Adults

911 At Ease
11.2020 - Current

LMFT-Children, Teens, Adults

Private practice
09.2019 - Current

LMFT-Child-Adolescents-Adults (Private Practice Group)

Growing Minds Psych Corp
10.2017 - 08.2021

Reentry Trauma Therapist/adult probation

Interface Children and Family services
10.2017 - 09.2019

Mental Health Therapist- (13-17yr Old)

Destinations to Recovery
11.2015 - 11.2017

EPSDT & CHAT Program /Child Abuse Treatment 5-17yrs Old

Interface Children and family services
01.2015 - 01.2018

Juvenile Drug /Solutions Court Therapist (14-19 Yr.old)

Interface Children and family services
01.2015 - 05.2017

Bilingual Mental Health Therapist Triple P- Evidence Based Parenting Program 0-17yr Old

Interface Children and Family services
08.2010 - 12.2015

Bilingual Mental Health Trainee (paid Internship)

Kids and Families Together
09.2009 - 08.2010

Bilingual Family Advocate/Case management

Santa Paula Family Resource center/Interface
10.2007 - 06.2008

Bilingual Crisis Hotline Shift Manager/Case Management

Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence
10.2000 - 08.2002

Center Director/Supervisor

Children’s Wonderland/Tutor Time
07.2000 - 02.2004

Early Head Start Family Development Educator

Child Development Resource Center
01.2000 - 07.2000

M.S. - Counseling

California Lutheran University

B.A. - Psychology

Channel Islands University

Associate Degree - Liberal Arts

Ventura College

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