Michelle Sanchez
Santa Ana,CA
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable clinician with experience in crisis intervention and treatment planning. Skilled in building rapport and linking families to essential resources, committed to enhancing client mental health through evidence-based methodologies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Schools Clinician
Villages of California
12.2025 - Current
- Collaborated weekly with campus coordination of services team to identify at-risk students, review referrals, and coordinate behavioral health interventions.
- Oversaw full caseload independently while coordinating regular clinical check-ins and tracking client progress.
- formulated and modified specific treatment plans incorporating measurable targets through evidence-based methodologies tailored to client demands.
- Implemented continuous on-call crisis intervention providing timely stabilization and support during behavioral emergencies.
- Executed weekly risk and threat assessments to evaluate client safety, developing and implementing immediate safety plans when necessary.
- Linked families to essential resources such as legal aid, parenting classes, and social services. Executed monthly food distribution initiatives alongside Mary's Kitchen. Directed local community closet offering clothing and basics to those in need.
Substitute Teacher
Santa Ana Unified School District
08.2024 - 12.2026
- Delivered engaging lesson plans to diverse classrooms, adapting materials for varying learning styles.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a positive learning environment for all students.
- Collaborated with teachers to align instructional strategies and maximize student comprehension.
- Provided individualized support to students, fostering academic growth and confidence in their abilities.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Therapist Intern
Turning Point Center for Families
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions to support client mental health and emotional well-being.
- Assisted in developing treatment plans based on client assessments and therapeutic goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for families and individuals.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance therapeutic outcomes for clients.
- Engaged in regular supervision meetings to discuss case management and professional development goals.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CA07.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CA05.2022
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA05.2020
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Building rapport
- CBT techniques
- DBT techniques
- Group therapy coordination
- Crisis intervention
- One-on-one sessions
Certification
- AMFT #158091
- APCC #20520
Timeline
Community Schools Clinician
Villages of California
12.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Santa Ana Unified School District
08.2024 - 12.2026
Therapist Intern
Turning Point Center for Families
01.2024 - 06.2025
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
Vanguard University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Vanguard University of Southern California
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Orange Coast College