Maria Aurora Rodriguez
Dallas,TX
Summary
MA, LPC-Associate
Communication and organization have been key to my success across diverse roles. I prioritize clear and confident communication to build trust and collaboration. My approach focuses on being accessible and understanding the unique needs of each individual. As a native Spanish speaker, I have had the opportunity to work effectively with diverse communities and cultures, broadening my experience and cultural competence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner - Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Balans Emotional Health
06.2024 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in referrals.
- Oversee daily operations, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new clients.
- Started own private practice.
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Stanford Couples Counseling
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation, adhering to ethical standards and guidelines.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering a supportive and safe environment for self-exploration and growth.
- Worked with clients by utilizing client centered based therapy techniques and individualized treatment plans.
Counseling Grad Student - Therapy
Family Life Center
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Worked with patients supporting adaptation to traumatic individual circumstances.
- Managed documentation regarding patient care, treatment and incidents, completing with concise language for review and approval by licensed supervisors.
- Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
- Maintained up-to-date clinical documentation via electronic recordkeeping systems.
Graduate Counseling Intern
The Vine Wellness Group
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
- Applied variety of psychological methods and techniques in screening, assessment, and evaluation of clients.
- Conducted client consultations and collaborated with Supervisors to discuss courses of treatment.
- Learned business part of running a private practice.
Personal Assistant And Translator
Hawks Psychological Services
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Working along side Dr. Bluntzer as a translator making sure to translate every word from Spanish to English and vise versa. In this job, I also worked many roles as the personal assistant which included: marking down meetings, ordering documents, and make phone calls. It was important to be very critical in this job due to its high importance in translating important meetings dealing with immigration cases. I was also able to experience hands on work in my degree in psychology.
Real Estate Assistant
Star Properties Realty Inc.
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Working with realtors in a company located in McAllen, Texas. A job requirement was to register new houses, properties, or building. I would also answer phone calls to write down meetings with clients. I would also put for sale signs in any new property listed.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
St. Marys University
12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio, TX2019
High School Diploma -
Oratory Athenaeum For University Preparation
Pharr, TX2015
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Schedule management
- Strong planning and coordination
- Social media savvy
- Responsible
- Individual Counseling
- Mental Health Counseling
- Relationship Issues Management
- Documenting Sessions
- Group Facilitation Support
- Relationship building
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Owner - Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Balans Emotional Health
06.2024 - Current
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Stanford Couples Counseling
07.2023 - 05.2024
Graduate Counseling Intern
The Vine Wellness Group
01.2022 - 07.2022
Counseling Grad Student - Therapy
Family Life Center
08.2021 - 08.2022
Personal Assistant And Translator
Hawks Psychological Services
01.2019 - 05.2019
Real Estate Assistant
Star Properties Realty Inc.
05.2018 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Our Lady of The Lake University
High School Diploma -
Oratory Athenaeum For University Preparation
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
St. Marys University
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