Linda Rotert-Garduno
San Diego,California
Summary
Dedicated professional well-versed in performing comprehensive assessments, providing kind and compassionate care, focused on increasing client strengths, needs and overall functioning. Experienced developing and managing client treatment plans, providing exceptional learning experiences though group and individual therapy sessions. Committed to establishing goals and objectives to help clients build healthy and positive personal relationships.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Psy.D
Sharp Mesa Vista- EC
El Cajon, CA
06.2009 - Current
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for clients with similar issues or diagnoses.
- Provided psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families.
- Created documentation including assessment notes, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and referrals.
- Maintained accurate records of clinical activity in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Developed individualized therapeutic interventions based on diagnosis and best practices in the field of mental health counseling.
- Educated clients on evidence-based treatments to enhance their understanding of the therapeutic process.
- Applied and interpreted PHQ-9, CSSRS, GAD-7, DLA-20 effectively
- Completed various job assignments in different hospital departments.
- Facilitated Seniors and Adult outpatient groups, Dual diagnosis, Life Skills (DBT), Adolescent tracks.
- Well versed in a variety of therapeutic interventions and skills
Therapist, MFT
Scripps Healthcare
El Cajon
06.1996 - 06.2009
- Provided group and individual therapy sessions, developed treatment plans, and documented goals and progress. Scheduled meetings with patients, their families, and caregivers to ensure seamless continuity of care.
- Developed curriculum for Dual Diagnosis and individuals with Schizophrenia, specializing in paranoid subtype.
- Developed and personally installed the Serenity Garden at this site.
- Developed innovative interventions to enhance program engagement and adherence.
- Implemented regular Medication Management group sessions to optimize patient-psychiatrist communication.
- Experience in trainings to reduce high stress and violent events.
Education
Psy.D - Psychology
San Diego University For Integrative Studies
06-2013
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
University of Humanistic Studies
06-1994
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
University of San Diego
06-1982
Spanish Language and Cultural Program-ITESO
University of San Diego Spanish Immersion
06-1980
Skills
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Adolescent Counseling
- Anger Management
- Behavior Modification
- Emotional Regulation
- Substance abuse treatment
- Grief counseling
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Self-Care Promotion
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Relapse Prevention
- Multitasking
- Problem-Solving
- Professional Demeanor
- Time Management
- One-on-one counseling
- Analytical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Crisis Management
- Self Motivation
- Treatment Planning
Certification
- Certified in Mindfulness Meditation.
- Certified in Anxiety Management.
- Certified Well Being Coach (psychological).
- EMDR training complete 8/2024 with future certification.
- Supervised interns and associates.
Accomplishments
- Development of 30 weeks of Dual Diagnosis curriculum including narrative, cognitive, expressive arts and creative 12 Step interventions.
- Individualized trainings for interns for increased skills and confidence in taking over specialized tracks.
- Expressive Art intervention for Dual Diagnosis in which group painted and created the 12 Steps for program art display.
- Assisted in hiring panels for incoming students and interns.
Timeline
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Psy.D
Sharp Mesa Vista- EC
06.2009 - Current
Therapist, MFT
Scripps Healthcare
06.1996 - 06.2009
Psy.D - Psychology
San Diego University For Integrative Studies
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
University of Humanistic Studies
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
University of San Diego
Spanish Language and Cultural Program-ITESO
University of San Diego Spanish Immersion