Ramon Diah
Athena Psych
New York,NY
8
years of professional experience
Compassionate Mental Health Therapist with extensive experience in client assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing clinical evaluation. Skilled in helping clients explore interpersonal patterns, attachment dynamics, and the emotional experiences that shape their relationships with themselves and others. Utilizes evidence-based interventions to support insight, emotional regulation, effective communication, and development of healthy coping strategies. Committed to creating a collaborative, supportive therapeutic environment where clients can better understand themselves, strengthen relationships, and work toward meaningful and sustainable change. Recognized for reliability, adaptability, and a warm, relationship-centered approach to client care.
Work History
Psychotherapist
2 Years 2 Months- Conducted individualized, couples, and family sessions using evidence-based interventions to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns.
- Developed treatment plans aligned with client goals, clinical assessments, and ongoing progress monitoring.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, primary care providers, and case managers to coordinate integrated client care.
- Documented clinical notes, assessments, and treatment updates in compliance with confidentiality and practice standards.
Therapist
8 Months- Built rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication to enhance effectiveness of therapy sessions.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, tracking progress and ensuring continuity of care across providers.
- Established clear boundaries with clients to uphold ethical practice standards while supporting therapeutic relationship.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
Research Assistant
4 Years 4 Months- Investigated influence of genetic and social factors on mental illness in children to enhance understanding of risk factors.
- Conducted interviews with parents regarding family history, pregnancy/birth experiences, and negative life events to gather comprehensive data.
- Administered clinical assessments (WIAT, CTOPP, CELF, TOWRE, VINELAND).
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Collaborated as primary liaison with project team to ensure effective communication and coordination. on sub-study EDUCATE project focused on improving reading proficiencies.
Social Work Intern
8 Months- Managed caseload of 24 efficiently, prioritizing tasks and maintaining timely communication with clients, colleagues, and supervisors.
- Assessed client needs and concerns during sessions.
- Evaluated family & individual client needs and concerns.
- Organized and compiled socio-psychiatric case histories to facilitate accurate diagnoses.
- Recorded client social history and treatment details to ensure continuity of care.
- Employed active listening and supportive communication to build trusting relationships.
Lead Research Assistant
8 Months- Conducted research on child learning development and reading habits to inform educational practices.
- Assisted with participant recruitment efforts, securing diverse samples for enhanced generalizability of study findings.
- Coordinated data collection at Head Start Elementary Schools.
- Analyzed effects of various teaching methods on learning outcomes to enhance instructional strategies.
- Monitored compliance with institutional review board requirements to uphold ethical standards in human subject research.
- Coordinated research activities, ensuring accurate data collection, entry, and file management.
- Analyzed study data using Excel, SPSS, and R to support project decisions.
- Maintained IRB documentation, regulatory records, and compliance procedures for ongoing studies.
Education
Master of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Skills
Cultural Awareness
Motivational Interviewing
Client engagement techniques
Behavioral Therapy
Suicide risk assessment
Motivational interviewing techniques
Psychosocial assessment
Behavior Modification
Psychoeducation
Case documentation
Multicultural Competence
Motivational interviewing
Timeline
Psychotherapist
Athena Psych
08.2024 - CurrentRead More
Therapist
Fifth Ave Counseling Center
09.2023 - 05.2024Read More
Social Work Intern
Child Mind Institute
09.2022 - 05.2023Read More
Research Assistant
Child Mind Institute
05.2019 - 09.2023Read More
Lead Research Assistant
New York University
09.2018 - 05.2019Read More
New York University
Master of Social Work
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Skidmore College
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
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