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Neha Sutaria

Fresno,CA

Summary

Passionate mental health advocate with 8 years' diverse experience. Graduating in May 2024 with a Master's in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling. Certified in CBT, trauma-informed care, sexual assault counseling, and Rehabilitation counseling (CRC). Multicultural competency developed over 3 years as a first-responder on a suicide prevention helpline. Skilled in crisis intervention, treatment planning, and individual and group counseling. Firm believer in individuals' innate capacity to overcome challenges. Philosophy emphasizes humility, recognizing strength in each person's journey and resilience in shared humanity.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Professional Clinical Counselor Trainee

Fresno Mental Psychological Health Services
09.2023 - Current

Job Coach

Wayfinders, California State University
08.2023 - 01.2024

Career Counselor Trainee

Workability IV, California State University
01.2023 - 05.2023

Student Coordinator

California State University
08.2022 - 03.2023

Job Coach

Wayfinders, California State University
10.2021 - 08.2022

Job Coach (Oct '21 - Aug '22), Residential, Academic, & Activities Coach (Jan - Aug '22)

Life Skills Trainer

Freelance
12.2017 - 10.2021

Photographer

ZAP Marketing
12.2020 - 02.2021

Program Officer

Aga Khan Health Services
01.2019 - 10.2020

Helpline Responder

Samaritans Mumbai- Suicide Prevention Helpline
08.2016 - 01.2021

Project Lead

Jai Hind Wellness Cell
09.2018 - 10.2019

Education

Master of Science - Clinical Rehabilitation And Mental Health Coun

California State University
Fresno, CA
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Mumbai University
Mumbai, India
08.2019

Skills

  • Mental Health Advocacy
  • Individual and Group Counseling
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Treatment Planning
  • Multi-cultural competence
  • Communication skills
  • Community Outreach
  • Organizational Skills
  • Digital Competence
  • Crisis and Trauma intervention
  • Goal Setting
  • Bilingual- Hindi

Affiliations

  • Chi Sigma Iota: Student Member · Mar 2023-Present Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society, California State University Fresno
  • American Counseling Association: Student Member · Jan 2023 - Present
  • Rehabilitation Counseling Student Association: Student Member, October 2021- Present
  • President · May 2022 -September 2023 - Rehabilitation Counseling Student Association- California State University, Fresno
  • Befrienders Worldwide- Member

Certification

  • CBT for Suicide Prevention, Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dec 2023
  • QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program, QPR Institute, January 2023
  • Sexual Assault Counseling, Rape Counseling Services Fresno, January 2023
  • Psychological First Aid, John Hopkins University, May 2022
  • CPR/AED/First Aid, National CPR Foundation, January 2022
  • Certified Life Skills Master Trainer, Indian Association of Life Skills Education, January 2018

Additional Information

  • Proficient in Technology
  • Photography Enthusiast
  • Animal-lover

Timeline

Professional Clinical Counselor Trainee

Fresno Mental Psychological Health Services
09.2023 - Current

Job Coach

Wayfinders, California State University
08.2023 - 01.2024

Career Counselor Trainee

Workability IV, California State University
01.2023 - 05.2023

Student Coordinator

California State University
08.2022 - 03.2023

Job Coach

Wayfinders, California State University
10.2021 - 08.2022

Photographer

ZAP Marketing
12.2020 - 02.2021

Program Officer

Aga Khan Health Services
01.2019 - 10.2020

Project Lead

Jai Hind Wellness Cell
09.2018 - 10.2019

Life Skills Trainer

Freelance
12.2017 - 10.2021

Helpline Responder

Samaritans Mumbai- Suicide Prevention Helpline
08.2016 - 01.2021

Master of Science - Clinical Rehabilitation And Mental Health Coun

California State University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Mumbai University
  • CBT for Suicide Prevention, Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dec 2023
  • QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program, QPR Institute, January 2023
  • Sexual Assault Counseling, Rape Counseling Services Fresno, January 2023
  • Psychological First Aid, John Hopkins University, May 2022
  • CPR/AED/First Aid, National CPR Foundation, January 2022
  • Certified Life Skills Master Trainer, Indian Association of Life Skills Education, January 2018
Neha Sutaria