Manuela Gomez Arango
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Dedicated bilingual professional with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and four years of experience as a child care provider with a strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals, kids and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of patients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Remote Counseling
Self Employed Web
01.2023 - Current
- Developed rapport with 10 Latin patients from different age groups, cultural backgrounds, or socioeconomic statuses.
- Tracked 10 patients' attendance rates at therapy sessions to identify any patterns or barriers impacting engagement.
- Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting treatment approaches as needed based on individual responses to therapy.
- Educated clients about mental health issues, helping them develop self-awareness and understanding of their conditions.
Au Pair
Cultural Care
12.2019 - 07.2022
- Implemented creative activities that stimulated children between five months and twelve years old to develop in areas such as motor skills, cognitive abilities, and social interactions.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques in four children to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Supported emotional development in children and parents through empathetic listening and guidance during difficult situations or conflicts.
- Collaborated closely with parents to establish consistent routines expectations promoting stability security for their children.
School Counseling Intern
Joger Isaacs School
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to inform program planning throughout Internship period.
- Served as liaison between school staff, parents, and community partners to facilitate communication and maintain strong relationships.
- Facilitated social-emotional learning workshops for 40 students, increasing resilience and emotional intelligence.
- Created safe and supportive environment for students discuss their concerns, fostering trust and rapport openly.
- Developed prevention-focused programming to address common issues among students such as bullying, substance abuse, and mental health concerns.
- Improved 40 student's academic success through targeted interventions and tailored support plans.
Intern Psychologist
Foundation Shambala
12.2017 - 07.2018
- Delivered counseling services to 60 older adults in vulnerable conditions under close supervision of psychologists.
- Shadowed experienced clinicians to gain in-depth knowledge of treatment, diagnosis and assessment techniques.
- Collected 60 case histories covering personal, work and social details for permanent records.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques to help individuals through complex situations.
- Contributed to multidisciplinary team meetings, providing valuable insights into progress and needs of 60 older adults in vulnerable conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
San Buenaventura University
Medellin, Colombia09.2019
Skills
- Relapse Prevention
- Multicultural Competence
- Mental Health Assessment
- Behavioral analysis
- Family Dynamics Understanding
- Care Plan Development
- Crisis Intervention
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
Certification
- Colombian Psychologist License, COLPSIC, 2019/10.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Remote Counseling
Self Employed Web
01.2023 - Current
Au Pair
Cultural Care
12.2019 - 07.2022
School Counseling Intern
Joger Isaacs School
07.2018 - 09.2019
Intern Psychologist
Foundation Shambala
12.2017 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
San Buenaventura University