Ricardo Ponce
Lake In The Hills,IL
Summary
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
IMCANS (Illinois Medicaid Comprehensive Assessment of Needs and Strengths)
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre Licensed Therapist
Amy Wilhelmi & Associates
West Dundee, Illinois
06.2025 - Current
- Conducted psychosocial assessments to diagnose and plan effective interventions.
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions addressing grief, addiction, PTSD, and crisis intervention.
- Collaborated with families for comprehensive counseling in supportive environments.
- Led therapy sessions to evaluate and address diverse mental health challenges.
- Delivered psychotherapy using evidence-based techniques like CBT and Psychodynamic Therapy.
- Provided individual psychotherapy for serious mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Recovery Counselor
Trilogy
Chicago, Illinois
03.2024 - 06.2025
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments, diagnostic interviews, and treatment planning across home, office, and community settings.
- Developed and updated individualized care plans with interdisciplinary teams and psychiatric providers, including risk assessments and coordinated interventions.
- Delivered individual and group psychotherapy for clients with SMI and substance use disorders, using CBT, DBT-informed strategies, psychodynamic therapy, motivational interviewing, and psychoeducation.
- Provided direct support with symptom management, emotional regulation, crisis intervention, harm reduction, life skills training, housing stabilization, benefits assistance, and community resource referrals.
Client Intake Specialist
Thriveworks Counseling And Coaching
Chicago, Illinois
04.2021 - 03.2024
- Managed high-volume client intake, appointment scheduling, and therapist matching across multiple locations.
- Educated clients on mental health services, therapeutic modalities, and care pathways.
- Maintained accurate client records in practice management systems and ensured HIPAA compliance.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
National Louis University
Chicago, IL06-2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Chicago, IL01-2009
Skills
- Psychosocial and mental health assessments
- Individual psychotherapy using evidence-based practices (CBT, DBT-informed, MI, psychodynamic)
- Crisis intervention and risk assessment
- Treatment and care planning across diverse client needs
- Group therapy and psychoeducation facilitation
- Grief, loss, and trauma-informed support
- Child, adolescent, and family-focused counseling
- Marriage, couples, and relationship counseling
- Proficient in EHR systems (CareLogic, Athena, DrCloud) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
Timeline
Pre Licensed Therapist
Amy Wilhelmi & Associates
06.2025 - Current
Recovery Counselor
Trilogy
03.2024 - 06.2025
Client Intake Specialist
Thriveworks Counseling And Coaching
04.2021 - 03.2024
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
National Louis University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix