Rebecca Gonzalez
McAllen,TX
Summary
A compassionate licensed professional counselor with a proven track record in delivering mental health counseling to diverse populations in individual and group settings. Extensive experience includes behavioral health and counseling services for children, adolescents, and adults, fostering a supportive environment for personal growth. Skilled in implementing therapeutic interventions and cognitive-behavioral techniques to navigate emotional and psychological challenges, promoting resilience and mental wellness. Proficient in crisis management, ensuring clients receive effective and timely support during critical moments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Healthy Young Minds
10.2025 - Current
- Provide individual teletherapy services to children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and adjustment-related challenges
- Execute evidence-based interventions customized for developmental appropriateness in a virtual setting.
- Conduct psychosocial intakes, assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing progress monitoring
- Facilitate collaboration among caregivers and multidisciplinary teams to achieve treatment objectives.
- Facilitate educational sessions for clients, families, and caregivers on disorders and therapeutic strategies.
- Ensure HIPAA-compliant documentation and upheld ethical and legal standards in telehealth practices.
- Utilize trauma-informed and strengths-based techniques to support individuals in developing emotional regulation and resilience skills.
Mental Health Therapist
Children’s Advocacy Center of Hidalgo and Starr Counties
10.2023 - 06.2025
- Delivered mental health counseling to children and non-offending families affected by abuse.
- Provided individual and group counseling services using cognitive behavioral models for primary and secondary victims of child abuse. Assisted with various support services including parent classes, parent support groups, children's camps, and parent seminars.
- Conducted mental health screenings to assess and address children's psychological needs.
- Conducted mental health intakes, assessments (CATS, GAD 7 / PHQ 9, and PCL 5), risk assessments, safety plans, and treatment plans for clients.
- Maintained weekly client caseload by prioritizing and utilizing supervision when needed.
- Conducted assessments and tailored treatment plans to address the needs of children and non-offending family members affected by abuse.
- Ensured that all administrative and clinical forms, case records, and documentation is accurate and submitted in a timely manner.
- Provided age-appropriate treatment options that include trauma focused therapies and play therapy interventions.
- Delivered crisis intervention services to children facing suicidal ideations, ensuring timely access to professional mental health resources.
- Participated in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral trainings to support clients in recovery. Engaged in cognitive processing therapy workshops to enhance therapeutic skills. Completed play therapy trainings to assist children in expressing emotions. Attended child abuse awareness seminars to better understand and address client needs. Joined training on sex trafficking prevention to increase awareness and support for affected individuals. Developed parenting skills through targeted workshops to provide better guidance to clients. Studied ethics in counseling to uphold professional standards and integrity.
- Provided expert testimony in court as mandated by subpoenas from prosecuting agencies for Child Abuse Cases.
- Provided essential crisis counseling and on-call support to address urgent client needs outside regular business hours.
Licensed Professional Counseling - Associate
Abundant Grace Counseling Center
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Applied clinical methodologies to provide effective mental health counseling services under the supervision of Dr. Brian Dutremaine.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients via phone and in-person interactions to establish eligibility criteria.
- Facilitated client intake processes to collect comprehensive background information and identify presenting issues.
- Led individual counseling sessions focused on addressing complex issues such as depression, anxiety, and trauma. Managed therapeutic interventions for clients dealing with substance abuse and relational conflicts. Developed tailored strategies for clients facing challenges related to self-esteem and marital discord.
- Participated in weekly supervision meetings to support team collaboration. Assisted in trainings to enhance team skills. Contributed to case staffing discussions to facilitate effective service delivery.
- Developed and implemented systems for managing and maintaining client files, enhancing data organization and security.
- Implemented person-centered therapy approaches in child play therapy to enhance emotional and social development for ages 3 to 8.
- Supported individuals in overcoming life's challenges through tailored personal development strategies.
- Delivered educational information and resources to clients, enhancing community engagement.
Licensed Professional Counselor – Associate
UTRGV Counseling Center
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Executed mental health counseling services under the guidance of Dr. Brian Dutremaine, utilizing clinical methodologies.
- Conducted comprehensive screenings for college students to assess needs and provide support.
- Safeguarded confidentiality of student records, including notes and treatment plans.
- Practiced individual brief or personal mental health counseling sessions with students on situations or conditions that be addressed include: anxiety, depression, self-esteem, academic stress, substance abuse, eating concerns, relationship issues, family problems and sexual abuse.
- Maintained detailed records of weekly session progress to ensure continuity and support client goals.
- Participated in suicide prevention, self-harm risk, and crisis intervention workshops to enhance intervention skills.
- Engaged with community members at outreach events to provide information about counseling center offerings.
- Designed comprehensive treatment plans utilizing DSM-5 criteria to ensure precise diagnostic conclusions.
- Created targeted safety strategies to ensure protection and well-being of high-risk students.
- Participated in weekly supervision and case conference meetings to address case progress and strategies.
- Co-facilitated group meetings to enhance understanding of family dynamics.
- Guided students in developing healthier coping skills to enhance emotional and cognitive well-being.
- Established and maintained connections between students and essential support resources to enhance academic success.
Practicum / Internship Counseling Student
Abundant Grace Counseling Center Edinburg, TX
Edinburg, TX
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Monitored licensed professional counselor Dr. Brian Dutremaine as he demonstrated effective counseling techniques and applied relevant theories during individual sessions.
- Facilitated client intake processes through in-person and telephone interactions.
- Conducted client screenings in collaboration with supervisor.
- Organized, managed, and maintained client files to ensure data accuracy and accessibility.
- Engaged in professional development workshops and collaborative training to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Managed weekly client caseloads to ensure effective service delivery and optimal client outcomes.
- Applied counseling skills and techniques during informal client interactions.
- Provided targeted counseling to support individuals in overcoming challenges related to depression, anxiety, stress management, and addiction.
- Conducted child therapy sessions under supervision and independently to enhance therapeutic outcomes.
- Monitored anger management sessions to support participant development and improve intervention strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive research on various health-related disorders and substance abuse issues.
- Facilitated access to local educational resources and information for clients to support informed decision-making.
Practicum Student
Palmer Drug Abuse Program McAllen, TX
McAllen, TX
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Assisted in evaluating client interactions by observing licensed chemical dependency counselors during intake and counseling processes.
- Co-led group meetings to enhance collaboration and contributed to weekly discussions led by group leader.
- Utilized basic counseling techniques to enhance client communication and support in everyday situations.
- Designed and delivered educational presentations on drug and substance abuse awareness.
- Monitored and participated in 12-step meetings, enhancing group dynamics and individual support.
- Facilitated engagement and interaction during family support group meetings.
- Supported community engagement by attending weekend events with counselors and adolescents.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Rehabilitation Counseling
The University of Texas-Pan American
Edinburg, TX08-2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Rehabilitation Services
The University of Texas-Pan American
Edinburg, TX05-2012
Skills
- Proficient in interpersonal interactions
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint Electronic Health Record (EHR), Teams, Google Meets, and Zoom
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Individual counseling
- Suicide prevention
- Self-harm prevention
- Case documentation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Anxiety management
- Crisis intervention
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Active listening
- Organizational skills
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor May 2025
- Licensed Professional Counselor Associate August 2022-2025
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Healthy Young Minds
10.2025 - Current
Mental Health Therapist
Children’s Advocacy Center of Hidalgo and Starr Counties
10.2023 - 06.2025
Licensed Professional Counselor – Associate
UTRGV Counseling Center
01.2023 - 06.2023
Licensed Professional Counseling - Associate
Abundant Grace Counseling Center
12.2022 - 10.2023
Practicum / Internship Counseling Student
Abundant Grace Counseling Center Edinburg, TX
01.2014 - 08.2014
Practicum Student
Palmer Drug Abuse Program McAllen, TX
01.2012 - 05.2012
Master of Science (M.S.) - Rehabilitation Counseling
The University of Texas-Pan American
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Rehabilitation Services
The University of Texas-Pan American
Trainings
Trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) 2023-2024
Sex Trafficking 2024
Child Abuse Trainings 2023-2025
Trained in Basics for Play Therapy 2025
Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT) 2024
Fact or Expert- Introduction to Ethical Role and Use of Expert Witness 2024
HIPAA Trainings (Basic, Security, and Privacy Rule) 2025
Suicide Prevention Trainings ( assessing & screening for suicide risk, assessing suicide risk using C-SSRS) 2025
Ethical and Legal Consideration for Telehealth 2025
DEI for healthcare worker 2025
Trained in CPR/AED 2026