Rebeca Salazar
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to children, adults and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinician
Garcias Family Wellness Clinic
02.2023 - Current
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions for children, utilizing age-appropriate therapeutic techniques to address emotional, behavioral, and developmental concerns.
- Conducted one-on-one counseling sessions with adult clients to address a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship issues.
- Utilized evidence-based therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution-focused therapy, to help clients achieve their therapeutic goals.
- Maintained accurate and confidential client records, documenting progress, treatment interventions, and relevant information in accordance with ethical and legal standards.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Texas A&M International University
08.2021 - Current
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate students on topics such as Introduction to Psychology and Life Span Growth and Development.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Organized, prepared and revised psychology course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software.
Counselor
Serving Children And Adults In Need
04.2021 - 01.2023
- Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals including Parent Child Interaction Therapy.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of child development principles and suggested alternative parenting methods to suit individual family needs utilizing Triple P curriculum.
- Conducted Child and Relationship Enhancement trainings for colleagues and community.
- Collected information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques and other assessment methods.
- Maintained updated client notes, treatment plans and responses.
- Attended weekly staff meetings.
Graduate Research Assistant
Texas A&M International University
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Researched information regarding Dating Violence and Spanish Speaking Therapists to assist professors with academic pursuits.
- Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
- Assisted faculty members with data collection for potential academic publications.
- Wrote and edited data collection forms and questionnaires.
First Time Student Mentor
Texas A&M International University
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Offered stability and positive reinforcement in student lives to build strong rapport and trust with students.
- Observed student performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX05.2018
Skills
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Therapeutic Assessment
- Online Instruction
- Team Collaboration
Additional Information
Licensed Professional Counselor, January 2023
Certification
Bilingual Certification in Spanish Counseling
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinician
Garcias Family Wellness Clinic
02.2023 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Texas A&M International University
08.2021 - Current
Counselor
Serving Children And Adults In Need
04.2021 - 01.2023
Graduate Research Assistant
Texas A&M International University
08.2019 - 12.2020
First Time Student Mentor
Texas A&M International University
08.2017 - 07.2019
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Texas A&M International University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Texas A&M International University
Bilingual Certification in Spanish Counseling
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