Neda Nakhai
Camarillo,CA
Summary
Dedicated and empathic Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT#131818) committed to establishing goals and using cognitive restructuring and rapport to help clients build healthy interpersonal relationships and learn to function comfortably with their mental health through an emphasis in validation and encouragement. Outspoken ally and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, seeking to provide a nourishing space for individuals of this population.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Clinician II
Ventura County Behavioral Health
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Individual therapy sessions for a caseload or 30 high risk adult clients, focusing on coping skills, emotion regulation, insight development, and accountability.
- Care coordination for a caseload of 100 adult clients.
- Facilitation of a weekly women's group focusing on psychoeducation, the development of coping skills, and connection with fellow women seeking support for their mental health.
- Regular risk assessments for high risk clients and advocation for clients' needs in the healthcare system.
- Development of individual treatment plans for clients with short term and long term goals in collaboration with the client.
- Participation in daily clinic treatment team meetings collaborating with psychiatrists and case managers to discuss clients and their progress toward their goals.
- Close collaboration with supervisors to discuss areas of improvement, countertransference, and client progress.
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Phoenix School
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Individual therapy sessions focusing on emotion regulation and symptom management in a school setting with adolescents experiencing social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
- Collaboration with the VCOE school system in maintaining clients' IEP goals.
- Collaboration with clients' families, guardians and teachers to provide support and work on goals.
- Weekly psychoeducational group therapy with high school and middle school aged children.
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Passages Addiction Treatment Center
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Individual psychotherapy and case management
- Process therapy, art therapy, and psychoeducation in group settings
- Couples therapy, family therapy, and family group co-facilitation
- Clinical treatment of clients with Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders and co-occurring mental health diagnoses at the residential, PHP, and IOP levels of care
Education
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
California Lutheran University
08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University - Channel Islands
06.2016
Skills
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Assessments, treatment planning, diagnosis, discharge summaries
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Clinical Documentation through EHR
- Direct, gentle, and empathic approach
- LGBTQ Ally and Advocate
- Fluent in English and Farsi
Certification
- Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT #131818)
Timeline
Behavior Clinician II
Ventura County Behavioral Health
08.2023 - 08.2024
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Phoenix School
01.2023 - 07.2023
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Passages Addiction Treatment Center
05.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University - Channel Islands
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
California Lutheran University
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