Neli Sahebekhtiari
San Diego,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated student and employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
License to Freedom
El Cajon, California
05.2025 - Current
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions for diverse client needs.
- Engaged in regular supervision sessions to refine therapeutic techniques and approaches.
- Assisted families experiencing crises due to substance abuse, domestic violence or financial difficulties.
- Formulated and implemented individualized family treatment plans designed to strengthen intact families, reunite divided families and support personal growth.
Behavior Interventionist
Easterseals
Irvine, CA
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Work with children on the autism spectrum to give them the life skills they need to function at home, in the classroom, and out in the community successfully.
- Developed engaging activities to reinforce positive behaviors in clients.
- Utilize data collection methods such as frequency counts, duration recording, and ABC charts to monitor each child's progress.
- Train caregivers on implementing behavior plans and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Tutor/Front Desk Operator
Irvine Valley College
Irvine, CA
01.2020 - 05.2024
- · Tutor students in various subjects such as writing, ESL, and communications at IVC's tutoring center.
- · Learned how to accommodate to different students learning styles and accommodate to learning disabilities.
- Help students develop critical thinking skills by engaging them in interactive dialogue about challenging concepts.
- Efficiently manage appointment scheduling, addressing questions and concerns students may have while ensuring compliance with FERPA regulations in managing confidential student information.
Education
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.2023
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Irvine Valley College
Irvine, CA05.2021
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Progress tracking
- Organizational ability
- Behavior modification techniques
- Continuous professional development
- Rapport building
- Treatment planning
- Therapeutic techniques
- Client engagement
- Domestic violence prevention
- Family dynamics
- Psychodynamic approaches
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Farsi
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- CSUF Psychology Department Student Association (2021-2023)
- CSUF Iran Student Association (2021-2023)
Timeline
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
License to Freedom
05.2025 - Current
Behavior Interventionist
Easterseals
02.2023 - 05.2024
Tutor/Front Desk Operator
Irvine Valley College
01.2020 - 05.2024
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University - Fullerton
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Irvine Valley College