Mpingo Uhuru
Harbor City,CA
Summary
Qualified and licensed domestic violence therapist and anger management counselor by the National Anger Management Association, with 7 years of clinical experience, and over 2,000 hours of clinical practice, most recently working with incarcerated persons.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Domestic Violence Therapist
New Options For Wellness
01.2018 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans.
- Wrote reports on clients and maintained required notes, confidential files and session reports, as well as maintained variety of other related paperwork.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients.
- Conducted thorough assessments to accurately access needs and develop appropriate treatment strategies.
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
- Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
Anger Management Counselor
New Options For Wellness
06.2017 - 11.2023
- Guided approximately 30 clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify client needs and appropriate intervention strategies.
- Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
- Established trusting therapeutic alliances with clients through empathetic listening, validation, and unconditional positive regard.
- Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
Assistant Instructor, Computer Technologies
Mule Creek State Prison
07.2016 - 02.2017
- Designed and implemented curriculum to accommodate different learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Assisted approximately 25 students in developing critical thinking skills through problem-solving exercises and group projects.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Education
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Folsom Lake College
Folsom, CA05.2019
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Coastline College
Fountain Valley, CA06.2018
Skills
- Group therapy facilitation
- One-on-one support
- Group facilitation
- Group Counseling
- Client Confidentiality
- Consultations
- Therapeutic Plans
Timeline
Domestic Violence Therapist
New Options For Wellness
01.2018 - 11.2023
Anger Management Counselor
New Options For Wellness
06.2017 - 11.2023
Assistant Instructor, Computer Technologies
Mule Creek State Prison
07.2016 - 02.2017
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Folsom Lake College
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Coastline College