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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Patricia Ross, MFT

Kentfield,CA

Summary

The majority of my work experience in psychology has been in private practice working with individual adults and couples. I have also led therapy groups, the most recent for women in transition.

I have had experience in classroom teaching, however not in psychology. My experience has been that there are many similarities in teaching from one subject to another. Accomplished Behavioral Therapist with almost 30 years of experience counseling individuals and families with social, emotional and behavioral disorders. Positive, vibrant team member with focus on accurately identifying issues and evaluating best techniques for treatment. Dedicated to offering quality services and maintaining knowledge of latest industry advancements by attending professional conferences and continuing education courses.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Psychotherapist, Private Practice

Self
06.1996 - Current
  • Saw individual clients in one-to-one psychotherapy
  • Made arrangements for hospitalization when necessary
  • Assessed and diagnosed individuals for current level of functioning
  • Assessed medication
  • Consulted with psychiatrist on staff for client medication
  • Participated in workshops and presentations related to working directively but thinking analytically
  • Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
  • Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
  • Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
  • Provided crisis support and emergency care for patients.
  • Enhanced patient well-being by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches in individual and group sessions.

Psychotherapy Intern

Mt. Zion Crisis Clinic
06.1991 - 06.1992

Assessed individuals for degree of pathology, need for medication and level of lethality

  • Participated in professional development opportunities to enhance skill set, contributing to overall intern growth and potential future employment prospects.
  • Attended educational training sessions.

Photography/Private Piano Instructor

Santa Catalina School
09.1981 - 09.1991
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
  • Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
  • Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
  • Organized extracurricular activities that enriched students'' educational experience beyond classroom setting.

Education

Master of Arts -

New College of California
San Francisco, CA.
09.1992

Bachelor of Arts -

New College of California
San Francisco, CA
09.1990

Skills

  • Psychosocial Assessment
  • Patient Documentation
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Developing Relationships

Accomplishments

Before entering the field of psychology, I performed and taught piano for approximately 30 years. In addition, I have been involved in fine art photography, assisting at Ansel Adams' Yosemite workshops in 1978-79. I was raised in Rome, Italy, from 1948 until 1959, at which time I returned to the U.S. and attended the University of California, Berkeley.

Certification

Drug and Alcohol Certification, University of California, Santa Cruz

Languages

Italian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Psychotherapist, Private Practice

Self
06.1996 - Current

Psychotherapy Intern

Mt. Zion Crisis Clinic
06.1991 - 06.1992

Photography/Private Piano Instructor

Santa Catalina School
09.1981 - 09.1991

Master of Arts -

New College of California

Bachelor of Arts -

New College of California
Patricia Ross, MFT