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Maria Mora Venegas

Summary

Professional mental health practitioner with experience in delivering therapeutic interventions and fostering emotional well-being. Skilled in individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and grief therapy. Adaptable to changing client needs. Known for empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Facilitator-Volunteer

Jessicas House
06.2018 - Current
  • Facilitated group sessions, promoting a supportive environment for shared learning, growth, while processing grief.
  • Provide crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients in distress and connecting them with necessary resources.
  • Guide patients through mindfulness exercises, enhancing their ability to manage stress and anxiety.

Professional Clinical Counselor-Intern

California State University Stanislaus
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Contributed to a positive therapeutic environment through empathetic listening and non-judgmental support for clients'' emotional experiences.
  • Stay current on best practices within the field of mental health counseling to best assist a diversity of clients.
  • Enhanced client progress by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions and techniques.

Lead Peer Mentor

California State University Stanislaus
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Shared resources, opportunities and activities to support mentee's learning, and create flyers to promote events.
  • Counseled 18 students individually to assist in overcoming obstacles, make proper choices to stay focused and adjust to college life.

Education

Master of Arts - Professional Clinical Counselor

California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock, CA
05-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California State University Stanislaus
Turlock, CA
12.2022

Skills

  • Spanish Proficient
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Grief counseling
  • Couples/ Individual Therapy
  • Self-esteem building
  • Client-centered approach
  • Group Therapy
  • Organizational Strengths

Timeline

Professional Clinical Counselor-Intern

California State University Stanislaus
08.2024 - 05.2025

Lead Peer Mentor

California State University Stanislaus
08.2022 - 05.2023

Group Facilitator-Volunteer

Jessicas House
06.2018 - Current

Master of Arts - Professional Clinical Counselor

California State University, Stanislaus

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California State University Stanislaus