MICKESHA PUSEY
Mountain View,CA
Summary
Compassionate Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with experience in supporting individuals, couples, and families navigating complex relationship challenges. Proficient in implementing evidence-based therapies that cater to individualized client needs within a trusting and confidential environment. Experiences in providing crisis intervention and conflict resolution enhances client well-being through effective communication strategies. Committed to comprehensive assessments that identify strengths and areas for growth, enabling the development of targeted treatment plans that foster healthy relationships.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Child and Family Therapist
Homeless Children's Network
San Francisco, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Created supportive relationships with clients by actively listening, and responding empathetically during sessions.
- Developed treatment plans based on clients' needs, incorporating evidence-based practices as necessary.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary to ensure the safety of both the family unit and the individuals involved.
- Worked closely with school personnel to develop strategies designed to improve academic performance among students from at-risk families.
- Maintained client records, including documentation of all interactions, treatments, and outcomes.
MFT Intern
BILL WILSON CENTER
Santa Clara, CA
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Developed therapeutic relationships with diverse client populations.
- Conducted individual psychotherapy sessions to address mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, grief/loss, and trauma.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions on grief counseling, and worked with couples.
- Attended weekly supervision meetings with a licensed clinician to discuss cases and review ethical considerations related to practice.
- Provided education about mental health issues to clients through psychoeducation.
- Performed administrative duties associated with documenting progress notes, IMHA, payment, and treatment plan in an electronic medical record system.
Paraprofessional
SANTA CLARA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Worked one-on-one with students to reinforce learning of materials
- Devised special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based upon understanding of individual students and needs
- Assisted students with general homework and class assignments
- Provided positive and nurturing support while attending to students' physical, personal, and emotional needs.
Inclusion/Afterschool Teacher
SANTA CLARA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
, US
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with co-teacher on developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Scaffold children who have challenges with specific activities
- Performed assessments on each child and documented results
- Monitored sign-in and sign-out procedures for after-school sessions, maximizing student safety.
LEAD Teacher
KINDERCARE
Palo Alto, CA
07.2019 - 11.2021
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and weekly themes
- Performed assessments on each child and documented results
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts
- Created various strategies to engage students and deliver enriching educational opportunities.
Counsel/Teacher
EPIPHANY CENTER
San Francisco, CA
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders and speech problems
- Carefully identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics to individual needs.
Lead Teacher
LITTLE LYNC
San Francisco, CA
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Established a safe play environment for the children
- Supervised children on field trips to local parks, and zoos
- Encouraged teaching staff to continually improve strategies and maximize student learning
- Developed new course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
Infant/ Toddler Teacher
FRANDELJA ENRICHMENT CENTER
San Francisco, CA
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Encouraged early literacy through read-aloud time and alphabet games
- Worked on motor, visual, and physical skills through hands-on activities, supported play and looking at books
- Create monthly lesson plans appropriate for infants.
Substitute Teacher
CALIFORNIA STAFFING
San Francisco, CA
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Wu Yee Child Care Center: Clearly communicated to children in developmentally appropriate way
- Supported children's emotional and social development with one-on-one interactions
- Faces Hayes, Faces SF: Used redirection techniques to encourage children's safe, positive behavior
- FranDelJA Enrichment Center: Continually encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with age-appropriate playtime activities
- C5 Children Center: Maintained a safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment
- Martha Hills Learning Center: Create age-appropriate art activities to encourage children creativity.
Education
Master's Degree In Counseling Psychology -
Santa Clara University
California06.2023
Bachelor Of Arts In Psychology -
San Francisco State University
California01.2019
Associate Of Science In Child Development, And Social And Behavioral -
City College Of San Francisco
California01.2016
Skills
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Crisis Management
- Treatment Planning
- Grief counseling
- Child development knowledge
- Adolescent Counseling
- Intakes, Assessments, and Treatment plan
- Relaxation Techniques
- Active Listening
- Case Notes
- Confidentiality Requirements
- Level 1 TEAM-CBT
- Certificate of Completion- SBIRT for Health and Behavioral Health Professionals
- Teachers Permit Child Development Teacher
- Permit
- Crisis Line Volunteer
Certification
- AMFT: 142187
- APCC: 16259
- Level 1 TEAM-CBT
- Certificate of Completion- SBIRT for Health and Behavioral Health Professionals
- Teachers Permit Child Development Teacher, Permit
Volunteer Experience
Crisis Line Volunteer, SAFE AND SOUND, San Francisco, CA, 01/2019, 01/2022, Provided emotional support to callers in crisis situations and developed positive relationships with them., Developed an understanding of local resources available for crisis intervention and referrals., Engaged in active listening techniques to accurately assess caller's needs and concerns.
Timeline
Associate Child and Family Therapist
Homeless Children's Network
09.2023 - Current
MFT Intern
BILL WILSON CENTER
09.2022 - 08.2023
Paraprofessional
SANTA CLARA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2022 - 06.2023
Inclusion/Afterschool Teacher
SANTA CLARA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
11.2021 - 08.2022
LEAD Teacher
KINDERCARE
07.2019 - 11.2021
Counsel/Teacher
EPIPHANY CENTER
02.2018 - 06.2018
Lead Teacher
LITTLE LYNC
01.2017 - 02.2018
Infant/ Toddler Teacher
FRANDELJA ENRICHMENT CENTER
09.2016 - 02.2017
Substitute Teacher
CALIFORNIA STAFFING
01.2016 - 09.2016
Master's Degree In Counseling Psychology -
Santa Clara University
Bachelor Of Arts In Psychology -
San Francisco State University
Associate Of Science In Child Development, And Social And Behavioral -
City College Of San Francisco
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