Nancy Sanchez
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a proven track record at The Traveling Therapist, adept in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychosocial assessments. Demonstrated success in developing client-centered treatment plans, enhancing multicultural competence, and achieving significant client progress. Skilled in crisis intervention and fostering therapeutic relationships, ensuring comprehensive care and support.
Overview
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9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
The Traveling Therapist
Fort Myers, FL
01.2025 - Current
- Establish rapport quickly with new clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding.
- Conduct psychotherapy sessions with individuals, couples and families to address a variety of mental health issues.
- Meet with patients and provide diagnoses and consultations.
- Utilize evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to treat various psychological disorders.
- Offer individual counseling to individuals and family members to help work through depression, anxiety, and trauma.
- Provide crisis intervention services for clients in need of immediate assistance.
- Complete detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations.
- Develop client-centered treatment plans with specific goals and objectives and provide therapeutic counseling in accordance with such plans.
- Assess client's progress towards their established goals through frequent evaluations.
- Maintain contact with previous clients via phone calls or emails regarding their ongoing progress.
- Collect information necessary for psychological diagnosis by interviewing, observing and surveying patients.
- Develop treatment plans based on individual needs and goals set by client.
- Maintain updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Director of Social Services
The Heights Center
Fort Myers, FL
02.2022 - Current
- Assess client needs and develop treatment plans accordingly.
- Implement social service interventions to achieve treatment goals, and address client needs.
- Coordinate referrals to outside agencies for additional services, such as housing programs or vocational training.
- Evaluate and address individual client needs and concerns.
- Maintain and develop community relationships to support various client referrals.
- Use active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
- Assist individuals experiencing homelessness by providing referrals for emergency shelter placements.
- Assist clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options.
- Participate in professional development activities such as seminars, workshops, trainings.
- Conduct assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans.
- Identify and address financial and emotional barriers to discharge and recovery.
- Collaborate with state agencies and benefits coordinators to develop individualized plans for each case.
- Maintain accurate records of client progress and interactions according to agency standards.
- Engage with schools and other educational institutions on behalf of students who are struggling academically or socially due to life circumstances.
- Assist and advocate for clients obtaining financial resources and government entitlements.
- Provide crisis intervention services, as needed.
- Maintain lists of resources helpful to clients.
- Refer clients to community resources for mental health treatment, child protective services and assistance for people with developmental disabilities.
- Maintain updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Mental Health Counselor
Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice
Naples, Florida
09.2017 - Current
- Conducted initial assessments of clients to diagnose mental health disorders and develop treatment plans.
- Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
- Provided individual and group mental health counseling in alignment with evidence-based practice and clinical models.
- Provided counseling for relapse prevention, social issues and mental health problems.
- Modified treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status.
- Met with probation officers and police to exchange necessary information during treatment process.
- Offered referrals to community resources that could assist clients in meeting their needs.
- Monitored client safety by assessing risk factors associated with suicide or self-harm behaviors.
- Created and reviewed master treatment and discharge plans for clients.
- Conducted programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health or counseling services.
- Provided individual and group counseling to clients struggling with mental health issues.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with clients and their families to ensure effective communication.
- Assisted in crisis intervention when needed to provide immediate support for clients in distress.
- Assisted individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health.
- Provided case management services including linking clients to necessary social services or community supports.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Barry University
Fort Myers05-2013
Bachelor of Social Work -
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers04-2012
Skills
- Discharge planning
- Psychosocial assessments
- Anger management
- Suicide prevention
- Individual counseling
- Behavior modification
- Family therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Multicultural competence
- Assessment skills
- Group therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Grief counseling
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
License/Certifications
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker SW24038
- EMDR Trained
- CPR Certified March 2025
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
The Traveling Therapist
01.2025 - Current
Director of Social Services
The Heights Center
02.2022 - Current
Mental Health Counselor
Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice
09.2017 - Current
Master of Social Work -
Barry University
Bachelor of Social Work -
Florida Gulf Coast University