Marisa Caratachea, LMFT
Sonora,Tuolumne
Summary
Adept Behavioral Therapist with proven success rate in counseling individuals and families with destructive social, emotional and behavioral disorders. Highly skilled in trauma informed care and Humanistic focused modalities to provide effective treatment to children and families in underserved populations. Positive, vibrant team member who strives for full identification of issues and evaluation of techniques for treatment. Licensed Marriage Family Therapist well-regarded in the native community and therapy field.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Therapist
Tuolumne Me-Wuk Indian Health Center
Sonora, California
12.2019 - Current
- Documented patient information through analyzing data, interview notes, and test results and identified and diagnosed nature of clients' problems.
- Evaluated treatment techniques after sufficient time periods to determine effectiveness for each client.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Developed behavior intervention plans based on principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Determined if non-progressing clients should continue to be counseled or referred to other specialists.
- Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively.
- Consulted with other therapists, public, and private service agencies and university researchers to advise clients on resources available.
- Referred clients to specialists, educational outreach programs, or social service agencies for additional interventional needs.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships, fostering trust and rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities to expand knowledge base and enhance practice capabilities continuously.
- Served as a mentor to new therapists within the organization, providing guidance and sharing expertise in clinical practice development.
- Promoted community awareness about mental health issues by organizing events, workshops, and seminars targeting various demographics.
- Coordinated care seamlessly with external providers such as psychiatrists or medical doctors when necessary for optimal client outcomes.
- Increased client satisfaction by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care and address complex needs.
- Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
Mental Health Clinician
Stanislaus County Behavioral Health and Recovery
Modesto, California
12.2015 - 12.2019
- Provided crisis intervention services, de-escalating high-risk situations and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
- Conducted thorough assessments to diagnose mental health disorders and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Trained new clinicians in agency policies and procedures, ensuring consistent service delivery across the organization.
- Developed tailored treatment plans by utilizing various therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, and solution-focused therapy.
- Participated actively in weekly case conferences discussing progress/needs of clients to inform overall treatment approach.
- Supervised busy caseload, managing clients, balancing workload and prioritizing client needs.
- Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling Marriage, Child and Family
University of Phoenix
Lathrop, California 04.2011 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Stanislaus State University
Turlock, California 05.2007 - 06.2009
Skills
- EMDR Trained
- Client-centered approach
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Professional ethics
- Multicultural Competence
- Group therapy facilitation
- Anger Management
- Family systems therapy
- Play therapy techniques
- Suicide Prevention
- Treatment Plans
- Crisis Intervention
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
Certification
Current LMFT 120665
EMDR trained 2021
CPR Certified 2023
Timeline
Behavioral Health Therapist
Tuolumne Me-Wuk Indian Health Center
12.2019 - Current
Mental Health Clinician
Stanislaus County Behavioral Health and Recovery
12.2015 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Counseling Marriage, Child and Family
University of Phoenix
04.2011 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Stanislaus State University
05.2007 - 06.2009
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