Marcie Boden
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Compassionate and empathetic marriage and Family Therapist with a genuine, relational approach to care. Known for creating safe, supportive and engaging therapeutic environment, where clients feel heard understood and valued. Brings warmth, authenticity, and strength based perspective to working with individuals, couples children, and families.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Tribute CPS
Palmdale
10.2023 - Current
- compassionate, client centered therapeutic approach that fosters trust, safety, and rapport
- Strength in building strong, therapeutic alliances through empathetic, listening, and validation
- Conducted individual and family therapy sessions to address emotional issues.
- Developed treatment plans tailored to clients' specific needs and goals.
- Provided crisis intervention services in high-stress situations.
- Maintained accurate and confidential client records according to regulations.
- Educated clients on coping strategies and communication skills for healthier relationships.
Counselor for "At Risk" Students
Fair Oaks Elementary School
Santa Clarita, CA
01.2004 - 06.2005
- Conducted mental health counseling using play and art therapy.
- Maintained strict confidentiality
- Led group therapy for students with focus on self-advocacy and empowerment.
- Created unique themes for fun and educational activities designed for children between 5 and 12 years olds.
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
- Performed behavioral interventions to teach communication, social and daily living skills and reduce problematic behaviors in home, community and school settings.
Teacher
Homeschool
Palmdale, California
01.2015 - 06.2024
- Tailored instruction to align with diverse student skill levels.
- Established and enforced behavioral rules to maintain classroom order.
- Engaged students through targeted instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Utilized behavior management techniques to create a supportive learning environment.
Chief Home Officer
Stay At Home Mom
Agua Dulce
06.2005 - 08.2023
- Formulated and balanced budget for household of five, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Streamlined household chore processes to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Educated three children on shopping, meal preparation, and cooking healthy meals.
- Volunteered as room mom to support educational activities in children's classrooms.
- Participated in local events, delivering water at Santa Clarita Marathon and organizing Christmas boxes for Toys for Tots.
- Networked with fellow moms to establish play/art group, fostering community engagement.
English Teacher
Vipkid Online Teaching
VipkidChildren'shomeschoolingSanta Clarita, CA
02.2017 - 06.2020
- Provided one-on-one instruction for non-English speaking student in an online classroom.
- Taught grammar, writing, listening and reading in beginner and intermediate proficiency levels.
- Taught lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Built relationships with students of diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
- Customized instructional plans to meet individual student skill levels and learning styles.
Mental Health Therapist
The Childrens Center
Palmdale, CA
12.2003 - 01.2005
- Collected information necessary for psychological diagnosis by interviewing, observing and surveying patients.
- Developed individual courses of treatment for each patient by evaluating goals, mental health and practical conditions.
- Performed behavioral interventions to teach communication, social and daily living skills and reduce problematic behaviors in home, community and school settings.
- Assisted clients with identifying feelings and behaviors by asking open-ended questions.
- Provided individual and group mental health counseling in alignment with evidence-based practice and clinical models.
Waitress
Rattler's Bar B Que
Santa Clarita, CA
01.1996 - 03.2004
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques.
- Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts for customers.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Chapman University
Lancaster, CA01.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA12.1999
Associate of Arts - Psychology
College of The Canyons
Valencia, CA06.1999
Skills
Board of Behavioral Sciences
Regitrsation # AMFT 141627
Active
Timeline
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Tribute CPS
10.2023 - Current
English Teacher
Vipkid Online Teaching
02.2017 - 06.2020
Teacher
Homeschool
01.2015 - 06.2024
Chief Home Officer
Stay At Home Mom
06.2005 - 08.2023
Counselor for "At Risk" Students
Fair Oaks Elementary School
01.2004 - 06.2005
Mental Health Therapist
The Childrens Center
12.2003 - 01.2005
Waitress
Rattler's Bar B Que
01.1996 - 03.2004
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Chapman University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University Northridge
Associate of Arts - Psychology
College of The Canyons