RAZ DERAKHSHAN
Summary
Committed and well-educated Associate Marriage & Family Therapist offering comprehensive experience with individuals, children, couples and families. Proficient in maintaining timely and accurate progress reports, treatment plans, termination summaries and organizing creative interventions. Eager to learn more and to take on more responsibilities to help achieve company goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
MFT Trainee
Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC Schools)
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Enhanced client and children's progress by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions and techniques.
- Counseled clients on concerns such as unsatisfactory relationships, divorce and separation or financial difficulties.
- Countered problematic behavior with healthy alternatives to enhance mental, emotional and physical wellness and increase energy.
- Garnered excellent reviews from individuals and couples and maintained long-term counseling relationships to provide ongoing care and support.
- Conducted intake and assessments to formulate treatment plan and manage client records.
- Developed and implemented creative interventions to engage children and promote therapeutic progress.
- Encouraged individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for constructively confronting problems.
- Collaborated with other mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans.
- Delivered counseling services to families and couples dealing with familial issues.
- Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
- Built rapport with diverse clientele by demonstrating cultural sensitivity and understanding of individual backgrounds.
- Improved family dynamics by guiding clients through conflict resolution strategies and healthy communication techniques.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering connection among participants while addressing common concerns.
- Utilized crisis intervention techniques when necessary to navigate high-stress situations effectively.
- Assisted children experiencing behavioral challenges at school by creating targeted interventions focusing on social skills development and emotional regulation.
Intern
Illuminated Psychological Services
01.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects and volunteer activities
- Evaluated dynamics of different personnel groups through a range of planned activities and programs
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Elementary/High School Teacher
Young Scholars Academy
12.2021 - Current
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading, and listening
- Provided individualized feedback to support student learning and development
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
Elementary School Tutor
Above & Beyond Learning, Inc
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Mentored and coached students with a focus on developing independence and self-confidence
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills
- Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
Licensed Sales Producer
Allstate Insurance Co - Rest Assured Agency
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Provided coverage option information to assist clients in protecting assets
- Designed presentations and marketing materials to promote insurance products
- Monitored customer feedback and identified areas of improvement
- Generated leads through cold-calling, networking, and other outreach methods.
High School Tutor
Self-Employed
01.2017 - 09.2019
- Created personalized lesson plans to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
Assistant
Canadian Mental Health Association
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Assisted in the development of therapeutic activities for patients
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive data to protect customer and business information
- Completed data entry and filing to keep records updated for easy retrieval
- Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records
- Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization
- Greeted guests at the front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing the check-in process.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Touro University Worldwide
Los Altos, CA06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC05.2020
Skills
- Mindfulness Practices
- Play therapy techniques
- Behavior Modification
- Empathy building
- Intervention Planning
- Multicultural Competence
- Behavior Redirection
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Family Systems Theory
- Group therapy facilitation
Languages
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
MFT Trainee
Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC Schools)
07.2023 - 06.2024
Intern
Illuminated Psychological Services
01.2022 - Current
Elementary School Tutor
Above & Beyond Learning, Inc
01.2022 - 09.2022
Elementary/High School Teacher
Young Scholars Academy
12.2021 - Current
Licensed Sales Producer
Allstate Insurance Co - Rest Assured Agency
09.2020 - 02.2022
High School Tutor
Self-Employed
01.2017 - 09.2019
Assistant
Canadian Mental Health Association
01.2014 - 01.2015
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Touro University Worldwide
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of British Columbia
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