NATALIE MONTAÑO-EWING
Longview,WA
Summary
- Career background in public service, higher education area of focus DEI, community outreach and mental/ behavioral health services.
- Specialized in working with youth, adults and families regarding mental health, vocation and educational development.
- Background in advocating those from underserved and diverse backgrounds to include sensitive needs and marginalized communities.
- Assessment and Diagnosis.
- Program Management
- Child and Youth specialization.
- Collaborating with community resources to aide in support of persons in need.
- Community development, engagement to support intersectional and community relationships.
- Mediation conflict and resolution specialist.
- Multi-cultural, Child and Youth specialization.
- ACA (American Counseling Association) insured, affiliated, and registered.
- AAC (Agency Affiliated Counselor) registered.
- Qualified Mental Health Associate registered - I (QMHA-I)
Client assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing evaluations. Well-versed in effective intervention and assessment techniques.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Functioning Therapist
Creative Solutions Counseling, LLC
11.2024 - Current
- Provided care-informed services to families using the strength-based FFT approach, focusing on acceptance and respect.
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Care-informed services helping families.
- The FFT approach is strength-based, grounded in principles of acceptance and respect. It emphasizes assessing and intervening to tackle both risk and protective factors that affect the adolescent's development within and outside the family context.
- Work with families that have been referred due to behavioral or emotional issues from various systems such as juvenile justice, mental health, education, or child welfare. FFT services are provided in a variety of settings, including clinics, homes, schools, child welfare facilities, and probation or parole offices.
Clinical Counselor, Internship
Full Moon Therapy LLC Mental Health
10.2023 - Current
- Facilitate and advising behavioral supportive services to assist clients within area of local
- Community outreach and interacting with local and state agencies working within and outside of the Foster Care system
- Case management, assessment, analysis, behavior modification and intervention
- Goals when working with clients and caregivers is to reframe maladaptive behaviors and advise on best practices
- Assisting caregivers with coping tools and applications
- Provide direct counseling, case management pertaining to families, adults, and children with severe needs
- Primary focus when working with those in need is improving the overall quality of life for them and their support person/s
- Case manager and health professional collaboration
- Cognitive behavioral counseling
- Assessment and case review
- Collaboration with other community support organizations
Passport Navigator
WSU Vancouver
05.2017 - Current
- Student Diversity Center mentor for individuals in Foster Care wanting to attend Washington State University
- Events and planning organizer
- Advised on best practices to promote a multi-cultural environment for international students
- Community outreach and interacting with local and state agencies working within and outside of the Foster Care system
Caregiver Advocate
02.2016 - 07.2023
- Personal care assistant to family member with severe trauma special needs/disabilities
- Advocacy, medication management and overall care and well-being
- Assessment
Student Diversity Center Intern and Team Lead Director of Campus and Community Outreach
WSU Vancouver
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Team Lead for center and students, appointed liaison for department connections, community outreach to promote campus events, growth, and development on and off campus
- Bias crisis response and food pantry committee member
- Assisted students with advising and retention
- Project Management, technical writing, tutored and developed relationships with students, faculty and administration within campus, Clark County, and surrounding areas
- Counseled on equity and inclusion protocols and best practices on Campus
- Directed Mediation with law enforcement, administration and students regarding issues and conducted regular meetings with students and volunteers in connection with the Student Diversity Center
Territory Account Executive
YRC Freight
05.2012 - 10.2013
- Account Management from small business to large corporations
- Organized weekly meetings with fortune500, C-Level clients and business owners to negotiate new and existing contracts and introduce new products
- Reporting and forecasting of business profits and projected losses
- Project Management and business consulting regarding business practices
Education
Masters in Mental Health Counseling (In Progress) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Northwestern University- The Family Institute (Hybrid)
Evanston, IL05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science (Psychology and Anthropology)
Washington State University
Vancouver, WA05.2019
Professional Writing Certificate - undefined
Washington State University
Vancouver, WA05.2019
Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer
Clark College
Vancouver, WA05.2016
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Building rapport
- Crisis intervention
- One-on-one or group sessions
Awards
WSU Presidents Civic Leadership Award2019, WSU Community Advocate Award2019, Woman of Distinction Nominee and Honorable Mention.2019, WSU Scholarship Keynote Speaker2017
Affiliations
- Chi Sigma Iota, Nu Upsilon Omega Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society.
- Nominated and accepted2024- present
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion board member2021-2022
- Phi Theta Kappa member2014 – Present
- Who (Winter Housing for Homeless Volunteer2016- Present
WSU Presidents Civic Leadership Award WSU Community Advocate Award Woman of Distinction Nominee and
Community advocacy within campus to help bridge communication with faculty, staff, law enforcement and students. Provided mediation and advising.
Timeline
Family Functioning Therapist
Creative Solutions Counseling, LLC
11.2024 - Current
Clinical Counselor, Internship
Full Moon Therapy LLC Mental Health
10.2023 - Current
Student Diversity Center Intern and Team Lead Director of Campus and Community Outreach
WSU Vancouver
07.2018 - 05.2019
Passport Navigator
WSU Vancouver
05.2017 - Current
Caregiver Advocate
02.2016 - 07.2023
Territory Account Executive
YRC Freight
05.2012 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science (Psychology and Anthropology)
Washington State University
Professional Writing Certificate - undefined
Washington State University
Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer
Clark College
Masters in Mental Health Counseling (In Progress) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Northwestern University- The Family Institute (Hybrid)
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