Maxine Sanchez
Queens
Summary
Versatile, dual-licensed Mental Health Counselor (NY & NJ) with extensive experience providing evidence-based psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families across diverse cultural backgrounds. Skilled in treating serious mental illness, trauma, and mood and anxiety disorders within foster care, community mental health, outpatient, and neurocognitive rehabilitation settings. Adept at managing large, diverse caseloads while maintaining high-quality, culturally competent, client-centered care. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong leadership and teamwork skills developed through collegiate athletics.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Contractor/Mental Health Counselor
Headway
New York
03.2025 - Current
- Provide telehealth psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults, utilizing trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches.
- Independently manage a supplemental caseload within a private practice model, including scheduling, client engagement, and continuity of care.
- Conduct clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, and monitor client progress in a virtual setting
- Maintain timely, insurance-compliant documentation, and progress notes.
- Deliver culturally responsive care to clients from diverse backgrounds.
Mental Health Counselor
New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center
Brooklyn
03.2024 - Current
- Provide individual psychotherapy to a high-volume caseload of approximately 45 clients, ranging from ages 6 to 67, representing diverse cultural backgrounds, and a wide range of mental health diagnoses.
- Conducted family sessions to help strengthen family relationships and improve communication skills.
- Utilize trauma-informed and evidence-based interventions to support children, adolescents, and adults presenting with anxiety, mood disorders, trauma-related conditions, and psychosocial stressors.
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments, and ongoing evaluations, to inform individualized treatment planning.
- Develop, implement, and regularly update treatment plans in compliance with agency, ethical, and insurance standards.
- Provide crisis intervention services, including risk assessments, and safety planning, as clinically indicated.
- Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation, and progress notes within electronic health record systems.
- Participate in regular clinical supervision and multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care and support treatment outcomes.
Mental Health Counselor (O.L.P Therapist)
Forestdale Inc
Queens
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Conducted comprehensive clinical and trauma-based assessments for youth and families involved in child welfare services
- Established collaborative treatment goals with children, caregivers, and family members, using historical and current clinical data.
- Provided individual, family, collateral, and group psychotherapy, utilizing trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches.
- Delivered crisis intervention services for children experiencing acute emotional or behavioral distress.
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams, including case planners, and clinical staff, to support continuity of care.
- Participated in clinical team meetings and case conferences to review treatment progress, and adjust interventions as needed.
Mental Health Counselor and Psychometrics Assistant
Bridge Medical
Manhattan
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided individual psychotherapy to clients with traumatic brain injuries and co-occurring mental health conditions, under clinical supervision.
- Assisted neuropsychologists in administering, scoring, and interpreting cognitive and psychological assessments.
- Conducted cognitive testing to evaluate memory, attention, executive functioning, and overall cognitive abilities.
- Documented psychotherapy sessions and assessment findings to track clinical progress and cognitive functioning.
- Supported treatment planning for individuals experiencing cognitive decline and neurological impairment.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Long Island University Post
Brookville, NY12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Albertus Magnus College
New Haven, CT05.2019
Skills
- Trauma-focused treatment (TF-CBT trained and EMDR trained)
- High-volume caseload management (45 or more clients)
- Crisis intervention and safety planning
- Psychosocial, trauma-based, and cognitive assessments
- Treatment planning and progress monitoring
- Individual, family, and group psychotherapy (adults, children, adolescents)
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Additional Skills:
- Bilingual: Spanish and English
- Clinical documentation and EHR systems
- Microsoft Office Suite (PC and Mac)
- Telehealth and in-person psychotherapy
Extracurricular Activities
Albertus Magnus Collegiate Softball (Infield/Outfield)/NCAA Division III
Albertus Magnus Collegiate Basketball (Guard) NCAA Division III
- Demonstrated strong time management, discipline, and teamwork while maintaining academic honors and a full course load
Timeline
Independent Contractor/Mental Health Counselor
Headway
03.2025 - Current
Mental Health Counselor
New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center
03.2024 - Current
Mental Health Counselor (O.L.P Therapist)
Forestdale Inc
08.2022 - 02.2024
Mental Health Counselor and Psychometrics Assistant
Bridge Medical
07.2021 - 06.2022
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Long Island University Post
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Albertus Magnus College