Naomi Guteng
Summary
Psy.D Doctoral student with over 10 years of experience in counseling individuals and families with social, emotional and behavioral disorders, and intellectual disabilities. Positive, vibrant team member with a focus on accurately identifying issues and evaluating best techniques for treatment. Dedicated to offering quality services and maintaining knowledge of latest industry advancements by attending professional conferences and continuing education courses. Client-centered professional polished in identifying potential disorders in clients and developing successful treatment plans and therapeutic processes. Accommodating and warm individual possessing strong observational skills and in-depth understanding of human behavior. Offering comprehensive background conducting psychological tests, interviewing patients and monitoring patient progress.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychotherapist Intern
The Robert Sylvia Group, Inc.
07.2022 - Current
- Identified indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior or maladjustment through direct observation.
- Administered, scored and interpreted psychosocial examinations for assessment of different patient markers.
- Aided general practitioners and specialists with handling complex cases by consulting on psychological diagnoses and treatments.
- Trained in techniques such as hypnosis, stress reduction therapy and play therapy to improve outcomes.
- Critically analyzed and interpreted reports related to opioid addiction, self-harm and psychosis across many healthcare domains.
- Provided crisis support and emergency care for patients.
- Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
- Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques, to patients and families.
- Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Delivered mental health support for female patients suffering from post-partum depression and generalized anxiety disorder.
- Counseled individuals, groups or families to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.
- Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
- Collected information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques and other assessment methods.
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
- Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
- Assisted clients to better understand roles as parents, focusing on developing skills to nurture and guide children.
- Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
- Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques, and reiki to patients and families.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Offered perspective on effectiveness of treatments concerning conditions such as depression and anxiety.
- Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
- Leverages excellent oral and written communication skills to interact professionally with staff and clients.
- Helped clients obtain outside specialist services by coordinating referrals and advising on options.
- Offered specific advice to help clients work through educational or occupational issues.
Psychotherapist Intern
Johns Hopkins Hospital
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Delivered mental health support for female patients suffering from post-partum depression and generalized anxiety disorder.
- Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques to patients and families.
- Advocated for placement of patients into community-based treatment settings.
- Counseled individuals, groups or families to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.
- Collected information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques and other assessment methods.
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
- Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
- Offered perspective on effectiveness of treatments concerning conditions such as depression and anxiety.
- Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
- Leverages excellent oral and written communication skills to interact professionally with staff and clients.
- Offered specific advice to help clients work through educational or occupational issues.
- Identified indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior or maladjustment through direct observation.
- Trained in techniques such stress reduction therapy and play therapy to improve outcomes.
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor
Advantage Psychiatric Services
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Coordinated youth programs and activities to enhance life quality and self-esteem.
- Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to youth.
- Established and maintained relationships with youth, families and community partners.
- Helped youth develop and achieve personal goals with close support.
- Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
- Supervised individuals in small group atmosphere to cultivate safety, independence, and structure.
- Encouraged children to talk issues out with each other and without anger, which eased tense situations.
- Created and implemented individualized plans for individual youth.
- Wrote reports for family and caregivers, documenting progress, challenges, and therapy milestones.
- Arranged and facilitated therapy sessions for individuals, couples, and families.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Supervised meetings with family members to help create support system for clients.
Data Analyst Management Intern
United States Department Of Agriculture, USDA
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Identified, analyzed, and interpreted trends or patterns in complex data sets by finding correlations and visualizing with charts.
- Completed data cleaning and data validation of existing spreadsheets to promote robust data management platform, resulting in accurate data analysis and entry.
- Performed routine tasks under direct supervision and within established procedures and guidelines.
- Monitored and controlled data upload, checking for successful data import and quality.
- Triaged and tracked internal and external data requests.
- Utilized various professional statistical techniques and maintained large databases to collect and analyze data from partners and customers.
- Shadowed interdepartmental personnel to better understand methods for handling daily tasks and job duties.
- Commissioned and decommissioned data sets under mentor supervision.
- Analyzed data to identify root causes of problems and recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify business needs and data sources.
- Identified patterns and trends in large data sets and provided actionable insights.
- Deployed predictive analytics models to forecast future trends.
- Generated ad-hoc reports to evaluate specific business requirements.
- Implemented business intelligence solutions to coordinate Department campaigns/initiatives and increase operational efficiency.
Education
Psy.D - Criminal Psychology And Justice Studies
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ01.2027
Post Baccalaureate Pre-Medicine Certificate - Medicine (Pre-Medicine)
University of New England
Biddeford, ME08.2025
Master of Arts - Clinical Social Work
Simmons University
Boston08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD08.2019
Skills
- Crisis Intervention and Management
- Relationship Issues Management: Couples TPY, Family TPY
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Psychodynamic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Phase 1&2 Trauma Therapies, CBT, SFT, Child/Adolescent Therapy, Group Therapy, SUD Therapy, Grief Therapy
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Severe and Persistent Mental Illnesses, including Mood and Personality Disorders
- Motivational Interviewing
- Suicide Intervention
- Trauma Care
- Collaborative Treatment Planning
- Transitional/Referral Healthcare Care and Coordination
- American Sign Language - Bilingual
Languages
American Sign Language
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Psychotherapist Intern
The Robert Sylvia Group, Inc.
07.2022 - Current
Psychotherapist Intern
Johns Hopkins Hospital
09.2021 - 05.2022
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor
Advantage Psychiatric Services
05.2020 - 08.2021
Data Analyst Management Intern
United States Department Of Agriculture, USDA
05.2019 - 12.2019
Psy.D - Criminal Psychology And Justice Studies
University of Arizona
Post Baccalaureate Pre-Medicine Certificate - Medicine (Pre-Medicine)
University of New England
Master of Arts - Clinical Social Work
Simmons University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Maryland - College Park
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