Niki Maghzy
Manhattan Beach,CA
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Puc Schools
Los Angeles, CA
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Provided individual therapy to adolescent clients in a school-based setting, building strong therapeutic rapport through warmth, humor, and creative interventions such as art-based activities. Sessions focused on emotional regulation, self-esteem, and relationships, while also helping clients explore and shift their perspectives on themselves, others, and life challenges.
- Conducted intake assessments and administered standardized measures (e.g., BDI, SAK Screener) to evaluate client needs and track progress.
- Collaborated with clinical supervisors and interdisciplinary teams to inform treatment planning and address client risk factors.
- Utilized evidence-based approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), family systems, and mindfulness-based strategies.
- Created a safe, nonjudgmental therapeutic space to build rapport, and support client expression.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation, and adhered to ethical standards of care and confidentiality.
- Referred clients to appropriate school and community resources when additional support was needed.
Receptionist
Spinal Touch
Reseda, CA
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed multi-line phone system: answered calls, directed inquiries, took messages, and routed calls to appropriate staff.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments for clients, customers, and visitors.
- Greeted and assisted guests, ensuring a welcoming and organized reception area.
- Provided administrative support, including drafting emails, typing letters, filing, scanning, and copying documents.
- Maintained front desk organization and ensured cleanliness of waiting areas and shared spaces.
Intern
Full Circle Learning/EHG Fund
Los Angeles, CA
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Provided encouragement and emotional support to youth using a calm, strengths-based approach.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, counselors, and support staff to promote positive social, emotional, and academic development.
- Facilitated group and individual activities aimed at building coping skills, self-esteem, and peer connection.
- Demonstrated cultural and religious sensitivity in all interactions, fostering an inclusive and respectful environment.
Accounts Receivable Associate
DentalXChange
Irvine, CA
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Conducted outbound calls and sent follow-up emails to recover overdue payments and resolve outstanding invoices.
- Maintained accurate records of customer invoices, payment histories, and account statuses.
- Verified and processed vendor invoices and incoming payments in accordance with company protocols.
- Handled customer billing inquiries and disputes with professionalism, and attention to detail.
- Managed insurance claims by confirming coverage, preparing documentation, and submitting claims electronically and manually.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology/Marriage And Family Therapy
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Los Angeles, CA06-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
National University
San Diego, CA01.2022
High School Diploma -
Mira Costa High School
Manhattan Beach, CA06.2014
Some College (No Degree) - General Education
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CASkills
Clinical & Therapeutic Skills
- Client assessment and engagement
- Treatment planning strategies
- Individual counseling techniques
- Emotional regulation and mindfulness approaches
- Strength-based and evidence-based interventions (eg, CBT, interpersonal therapy, Bowen Family Systems)
- Child and adolescent therapy support
- Administration and scoring of mental health assessment measures
Communication & Collaboration
- Active listening and rapport-building
- Culturally competent care
- Caregiver collaboration and client communication
- Teamwork with mental health professionals
Administrative & Organizational
- Record keeping and documentation
- Appointment scheduling and client coordination
- Document management and billing inquiries
Professional Strengths
- Dependability and initiative
- Creative problem-solving
- Mental health advocacy
- Honest, open-minded, and self-directed
Certifications & Trainings
- California Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Online Training Certification (02/18/2022)
- Suicide Assessment & Intervention Training Certification (06/08/2023)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Certification (05/10/2023)
- Working with Self-Injury Training (11/24/24)
- Music Therapy Training (08/02/2024)
- Play Therapy Training (02/03/2025)
- Grief and Loss Training (03/08/25)
References
- Sana Moussavi (She/Her); Director, Operations & Board Member of EHG Nonprofit Fund; sana.moussavi@gmail.com
- Dr. Sam Amirmoazzami (Him/He); Doctorate degree in Chiropractics; Certification in Master Herbalist; sama95@gmail.com
- Maria Avila Gengenbacher (She/Her): Supervisor, Licensed Psychologist; m.gengenbacher@pucschools.org
Timeline
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Puc Schools
06.2024 - 06.2025
Receptionist
Spinal Touch
10.2019 - 01.2020
Intern
Full Circle Learning/EHG Fund
05.2018 - 06.2018
Accounts Receivable Associate
DentalXChange
07.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
National University
High School Diploma -
Mira Costa High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Education
Santa Monica College
Master of Arts - Psychology/Marriage And Family Therapy
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
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