Marissa Barajas
8601 Lincoln Blvd Apt 1-229, Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Empathetic masters student who has worked with a wide range of ages and psychological issues. Able to adapt well to different situations and come up with creative alternatives to solving problems. Enjoys collaborating with others and gaining new perspectives, which aids in quick learning. Reliable and able to stay in the moment and focus at the task at hand. Implements cultural humility throughout practice.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Therapy Intern
City of Gardena Senior Day Care Center
Gardena, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Created individualized treatment plans for clients based on their abilities, needs and goals.
- Developed weekly art therapy groups and facilitated group sessions.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings through creative activities such as drawing, painting, sculpting while also considering the need for adaptive arts.
- Facilitated psychoeducation on topics like stress management and relaxation techniques.
- Participated in weekly case consultation meetings with supervisors to review cases and discuss any concerns or issues that arose from the previous week's sessions.
- Utilized evidence-based therapeutic approaches when working with diverse populations.
Graduate Assistant
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Provided guidance and assistance to prospective students regarding academic procedures.
- Collaborated with faculty on special projects related to department news and events.
- Co-monitor department's social media.
- Clerical work and inventory
Behavior Technician
ABS Kids
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Applied proven strategies to positively affect client behaviors.
- Collected and analyzed data and monitored progress and efficacy of individualized treatment plans.
- Communicated with patients' family members to explain treatment process, answer questions and maintain relationships.
- Monitored clients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to supervisor and parental figures.
- Monitored and redirected student behavior in a classroom setting.
- Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
- Implemented art-based interventions catered to clients' interests.
Psychology Intern
Nancy J. Stoops MFT
Walnut, CA
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with Marriage and Family therapist to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Built rapport and guided discussion with patients using therapeutic communication techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Gestalt Therapy
- Developed individual courses of treatment for each patient by evaluating goals, mental health and practical conditions.
- Determined central concerns and identified optimal strategies of investigation and remediation.
- Developed interpersonal and communication skills to better address problems with participants
- Reviewed, selected and obtained materials for counseling groups as well as event flyers.
Elderly Caregiver
Bertha Green
Diamond Bar, CA
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Provided emotional support and daily living assistance
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy, Art Therapy
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cal State University Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.2021
Skills
- Professionalism
- Hardworking
- Analytical thinking
- Emotional awareness
- Group therapy
- Individual therapy
- Team contribution
- Time management
- Patience
Objective
- Practicum position as an MFT and Art Therapy Trainee gaining hours of experience.
Coursework
- Child Psychotherapy - Engaged interaction with 4th grade youth in East Los Angeles
- Marriage and Family Systems
- Introduction to Mental Health Services
- Group Psychotherapy
- Art Therapy Literature/ Assessment
- Psychopathology
- Psychological Testing
- Trauma Theory and Suicide Assessment
- Art-Based Explorations of DEI
- MFT: Issues and Applications
- Adolescent Psychotherapy - Engaged interaction with adolescence in South Central Los Angeles
Timeline
Art Therapy Intern
City of Gardena Senior Day Care Center
01.2024 - Current
Graduate Assistant
Loyola Marymount University
09.2023 - Current
Behavior Technician
ABS Kids
04.2021 - 05.2022
Psychology Intern
Nancy J. Stoops MFT
01.2019 - 03.2021
Elderly Caregiver
Bertha Green
03.2018 - 04.2019
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy, Art Therapy
Loyola Marymount University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Cal State University Fullerton
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