Ryan Candito
Austin,TX
Summary
I have a passion for helping clients unravel physical, mental and emotional layers to identify root causes of difficulties and develop strong coping skills so they can build self esteem regardless of the circumstances.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Austin Mindfulness Center
10.2023 - Current
- Tailored therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of diverse client populations, including individuals with substance use disorders and trauma histories.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans for clients to address specific mental health concerns and goals.
- Implemented behavioral modification techniques for clients struggling with unhealthy patterns of behavior or thought processes contributing to their mental health challenges.
- Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
Therapist
Clearhope Counseling & Wellness Center
07.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented intensive trauma-informed treatment plans, addressed relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior, and family of origin issues
- Guided clients in the development of coping skills through cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, EMDR, and insight-oriented therapy.
- Introduced grounding, meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques, and mindfulness to help clients develop emotion regulation and present moment awareness in order to observe thoughts and feelings without judgment and intensity.
Therapist
SUN Behavioral Houston
04.2019 - 03.2022
- I worked as the therapist on the Women’s Unit of the psychiatric hospital and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Documented patient information, treatment plans and patient responses.
- Provided tools for clients and families to communicate better and negotiate issues for improved family relationships.
- Encouraged clients and family members to practice and use skills and strategies for confronting problems constructively.
- Provided crisis support and emergency care for patients.
Clinician
The Mental Health Co-Op
05.2017 - 05.2018
- I worked as a practicum clinician and my primary responsibilities included facilitating DBT groups, preforming psychosocial assessments, and providing individual sessions.
- Established appropriate course of treatment and implemented interventions.
- I was also part of a collaborative team that provided Animal Assisted Therapy, accompanied clients on therapeutic outings, and facilitated a work study program.
Practicum Intern
The Montrose Center
05.2016 - 09.2016
- As a practicum intern, my responsibilities included completing individual sessions; preforming and writing up intakes; and co-facilitating groups
- I also completed administrative tasks, such as scheduling, filing, writing progress notes, and planning group activities.
Education
Masters - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University Of St. Thomas
Houston, TXBachelors - Photocommunications
St. Edward's University
Austin, TXSkills
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Therapeutic Assessment
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- EMDR Therapy
- Internal Family Systems Informed
- Somatic Experiencing
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Client Coping Mechanisms
- Treatment Planning
- Multicultural Competence
- Patient documentation
- Psychoeducation
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Austin Mindfulness Center
10.2023 - Current
Therapist
Clearhope Counseling & Wellness Center
07.2021 - Current
Therapist
SUN Behavioral Houston
04.2019 - 03.2022
Clinician
The Mental Health Co-Op
05.2017 - 05.2018
Practicum Intern
The Montrose Center
05.2016 - 09.2016
Masters - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University Of St. Thomas
Bachelors - Photocommunications
St. Edward's University
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