Rachel Zuniga
Marysville,MI
Summary
I am a dedicated humanistic psychologist committed to empowering individuals to realize their full potential and improve their overall quality of life. I strive to create a nurturing and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, valued, and understood. I integrate various scientifically backed approaches, tailoring interventions to meet the unique needs and preferences of each individual. By fostering a collaborative therapeutic relationship built on trust and respect, I empower clients to explore their feelings, thoughts, and experiences in a safe and supportive space.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Psychologist
United Psychological Services
01.2019 - Current
- Enhance client satisfaction with therapy sessions by building strong rapport and maintaining open communication channels.
- Develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients, resulting in improved mental health and wellbeing.
- Conduct psychological, intelligence, memory, and personality assessments for adults and children to accurately diagnose disorders and inform appropriate interventions.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of clinical psychology.
- Provide crisis intervention services during critical situations, ensuring patient safety and stabilization.
- Maintain accurate records of client progress, adhering to strict confidentiality policies while ensuring continuity of care across providers.
- Collaborate closely with psychiatrists when necessary to coordinate medication management efforts alongside psychotherapy interventions.
Master's Student Practicum
Sanctum House
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Completed one-year practicum placement treating adult female clients in a residential facility who have experienced human trafficking. This included co-occurring mental health disorders, trauma therapy and substance abuse treatment.
- Facilitated weekly group therapy, life skills training, performed crisis intervention, and safety planning.
- Provided on-demand individual therapy utilizing client centered and trauma informed care practices.
- Co-Researched and built local and multi-state reference guide for human trafficking related services.
- Created suicide prevention and self-harm protocol for training and implementation.
- Participated in launch of Human Trafficking Anonymous Step Forward (HTASF).
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Michigan School of Psychology
Farmington, MI07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology
University of Michigan - Flint
Flint, MI06.2015
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Baker College
Clinton Township, MI07.2008
Skills
Testing Administration Experience:
WRAML 2 & 3
WAIS IV, WISC
RBANS, BVMT
CVLT, REY, DKEFS
Bender, TAT, CAS
Rorschach
Specific Interventions and Therapies Utilized:
Interactive Metronome
Play/Executive Function Therapy
CBT, DBT
Motivational Interviewing
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
LGBTQ Affirming Therapy
Trauma Informed Therapy
Certification
Fully Licensed- Limited Licensed Psychologist
Timeline
Clinical Psychologist
United Psychological Services
01.2019 - Current
Master's Student Practicum
Sanctum House
08.2017 - 12.2018
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Michigan School of Psychology
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology
University of Michigan - Flint
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Baker College