Maria L. Barcelo
Austin
Summary
Empathetic and well-trained Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate student at the University of the Southwest (Class of 2026), with a strong commitment to serving children, adolescents, and their families through trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and expressive therapies. Backed by advanced training in play therapy, sandtray interventions, TF-CBT, and group facilitation, along with professional experience in holistic wellness, leadership, research, and organizational training. Specializing in working with clients with ADHD, driven by a deep understanding of the challenges they face, and a dedication to empowering them through personalized support. Actively seeking a clinical internship to support youth and families in various settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
Austin
12.2012 - Current
- Company Overview: Global Support Office
- Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams, promoting psychological safety, conflict resolution, and collaboration
- Provide emotional support and coaching to team members facing workplace stress and communication barriers
- Facilitate values-based meetings and reflective conversations, reinforcing counseling-related leadership skills
- Transferable strengths in team cohesion, empathy, and ethical decision-making
- Global Support Office
Research Assistant & Corporate Trainer
Pure Essence Labs
Las Vegas
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Company Overview: Las Vegas, NV
- Conducted research and product analysis on wellness supplements
- Created detailed research summaries and product bibliographies for use in further investigations and product development
- Designed and facilitated company-wide staff training on wellness education and product knowledge
- Sourced and tested raw materials with a focus on safety, efficacy, and mind-body wellness outcomes
- Gained early experience in program development, psychoeducation, and curriculum design
Education
M.S. - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of The Southwest
Hobbs, NM12-2026
B.A. - English
Amherst College
Amherst, MA06.1993
Skills
- Person-centered therapy
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Trauma-focused CBT
- Child-centered play therapy
- Sandtray therapy
- ADHD psychoeducation
- Executive functioning coaching
- Parent/Caregiver support
- Strengths-based approach
- Group facilitation
- Research application
- Program development
Affiliations
- American Counseling Association (ACA) – Student Member
- Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling (ACAC) – Member
- American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA) – Member
- Austin Group Psychotherapy Society – Member
- Texas Sandtray Association – Member
Awards
Austin Group Psychotherapy Society Scholarship Recipient, 2025
Specialized Trainings
- TF-CBT Graduate Seminar – University of Colorado
- CBT Graduate Student Training – Beck Institute
- Sandtray Therapy Levels 1–4 – Texas Sandtray Association
- Sandtray Therapy Level 6 Children & Adolescents – Texas Sandtray Association
- Sandtray in the System: Families & Caregivers – Texas State University
Timeline
Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
12.2012 - Current
Research Assistant & Corporate Trainer
Pure Essence Labs
01.2010 - 01.2012
M.S. - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of The Southwest
B.A. - English
Amherst College
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