ORIANNA TORRES
Weston,FL
Summary
Compassionate Professional Counselor in Psychology with 4 years of experience in counseling children and adolescents with a diverse range of mental disorders. Bilingual therapist with extensive knowledge in behavioral and cognitive therapies. Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Master's in Psychology from Florida International University. Strong advocate to improving access and care for youth mental health.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
Family Therapy Group of Weston
Weston, FL
09.2022 - Current
- Utilized evidence-based interventions including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing.
- Monitored client progress through regular reviews of assessment data and feedback from caregivers and family members.
- Facilitated therapeutic sessions for clients experiencing various mental health challenges.
- Developed treatment plans in collaboration with clients, families, physicians and other healthcare providers.
MINT Therapist Intern
Center for Children and Families
Miami, FL
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Conducted assessments on children between the ages of 3 to 17 who presented with internalizing and/or externalizing problems
- Conducted a CBT-focused group therapy for 8 children with Selective Mutism, and a Unified Protocol group for 10 adolescents with anxiety disorders
- Worked closely with parents and teachers to implement consistent behavioral therapy techniques at home and school
- Applied Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Exposure-Based techniques as therapeutic interventions
- Coordinated and executed booster sessions and intensives for patients with Selective Mutism and other anxiety disorders
- Provided free clinical services to families in the community who lacked financial resources
Parent Training Coordinator
Center for Children and Families
Miami, FL
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Conducted bilingual group therapy for 20 families on a weekly basis with the School Readiness Parenting Program (SRPP)
- Coordinated training sessions logistics by preparing equipment and securing facilities
- Managed a team of 8 therapists, scheduled weekly supervisions to assist with difficult cases, and recommended new training methods and tools
- Scheduled and conducted individual sessions for parents with lack of resources
- Entered and maintained data in SPSS to evaluate program effectiveness
Parent-Child Interaction Therapist
Center for Children and Families
Miami, FL
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Assessed and evaluated at-risk children between the ages of 3 to 7 who presented with severe behavioral problems
- Provided PCIT individual counseling sessions through Telehealth and in person to 10+ families
- Educated and coached caregivers on positive interaction skills and discipline procedures to reduce disruptive behaviors
- Assisted on training personnel on the Dyadic Parent-Child Interaction Coding System (DPICS)
Research Assistant
Center For Children and Families
Miami, FL
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Administered standardized IQ, achievement, academic, and neuropsychological tests as well as comprehensive socio-emotional and temperament testing for children with expected behavioral problems
- Administered C-DISC (Computerized Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children and Parents) and a semi-structured clinical interview to determine treatment eligibility
- Worked extensively on the use of data entry programs such as Qualtrics, SPSS, Redcap, & Basecamp for various research projects (e.g., AHEAD)
Mental Health Counselor Intern
Summer Treatment Program at FIU
Miami, FL
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Provided early behavioral intervention to 15 children at-risk for externalizing behavioral problems within the classroom and recreational contexts over an eight-week period
- Implemented training on contingency and physical management, Child-Directed Interaction (CDI) skills, and discipline strategies
- Delivered treatment components to help 15 children improve their problem-solving skills and academic performance
- Daily tracking of behavioral progress and data entry into Redcap to develop appropriate treatment goals
Education
Master of Science - Professional Counseling Psychology
Florida International University
Miami, FL08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Florida International University
Miami, FL06.2019
Skills
- Tracking Client Progress
- Therapeutic Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Skilled Working with Children & Adolescents
- Family Education and Communication
- Behavior Modification
- Counseling
- Proficient in SPSS Software
- Proficient in Redcap
- Proficient in Valant
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proficient in Simple Practice
Languages
Native/Bilingual, Native/Bilingual
Training
- PCIT-SM Online Training
- Motivational Interviewing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
- Diagnostic Tools (e.g., ADIS, DISC)
- Cultural Formulation Interview (CFI)
- Gottman Institute Training Level 1 and 2
- FIU Selective Mutism Counselor Training
- School Readiness Parenting Program (SRPP)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
References
- Paulo Graziano, PhD, Associate Professor and Clinical Psychologist, 305-348-4007, pgrazian@fiu.edu
- Aileen Herrera, M.S., LMHC, Clinical Director of the MINT Anxiety Clinic, aherrera@fiu.edu
- Jami Furr, PhD, Clinical Assistant Professor and Senior Psychologist at MINT, 305-348-3258, jfurr@fiu.edu
Timeline
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
Family Therapy Group of Weston
09.2022 - Current
MINT Therapist Intern
Center for Children and Families
09.2021 - 06.2022
Parent Training Coordinator
Center for Children and Families
06.2021 - 08.2021
Parent-Child Interaction Therapist
Center for Children and Families
09.2020 - 08.2021
Mental Health Counselor Intern
Summer Treatment Program at FIU
06.2019 - 08.2019
Research Assistant
Center For Children and Families
08.2018 - 08.2020
Master of Science - Professional Counseling Psychology
Florida International University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Florida International University
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