Summary
Certification
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Timeline
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Sabrina Guidicipietro-Varona

Logan Twp,NJ
"I never fail, I either win or learn from the experience"
Sabrina  Guidicipietro-Varona

Summary

Mental Health and Behavioral Health Counselor specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis, Trauma-Focused care, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. A responsible self-starter who communicates well and is dedicated to improving the well-being of clients. An analytical professional with technical knowledge and critical thinking skills who thrives in diverse environments. Tackles challenges with positivity, and drive to overcome. Works great alone or with others, and consistently exceeds expectations. Passionate mental health counselor with over 20 years of comprehensive experience delivering inpatient and outpatient services for optimal treatment. Well-rounded and respectful professional possessing critical understanding of complex, personalized diagnoses and treatment roadmaps. Familiar with community-based education programs and initiatives to improve situational understanding, and overall patient health.

Certification

  • National Counselors Certification, NCC
  • LAC from the state of New Jersey

Work History

Golden Care Therapy
Mobile Position, NJ

Mental Health Counselor/Behavioral Therapist
10.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Conducted assessments of client's social, emotional, educational and behavioral functioning in order to develop treatment plans.
  • Created a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore difficult emotions or behaviors.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions and adjusting as needed based on client feedback.
  • Provides individualized behavioral support and therapy to children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders, as well as developmental disabilities.
  • Participates in team meetings, case conferences, and supervision sessions to review client progress, discuss challenges, and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
  • Supports clients in various settings, such as home, school, or community environments, to facilitate skill acquisition across different contexts.
  • Develops a strong rapport with clients by establishing trust through empathy, active listening, and clear communication.

Independent Contractor
Mobile Position, NJ

ABA Behavioral Therapist
01.2000 - Current

Job overview

  • Trained parents and caregivers in implementing behavioral strategies at home, and provided ongoing support and guidance.
  • Collect and analyze data on client progress, making adjustments to your treatment plans as needed.
  • Provide crisis management support during instances of severe challenging behaviors, following established protocols, and ensuring client safety.
  • Collaboratively develop goals based on assessment results that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).
  • Serve as lead condition for clients with ADD, ADHD, PDD-NOS, autism, and other developmentally challenged individuals.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to coordinate care and ensure holistic treatment approaches for clients.
  • Created a safe environment for clients by utilizing de-escalation techniques when needed.
  • Facilitated workshops on topics related to mental health awareness and behavior management techniques.

My Friends House Counseling and Rehabilitation
Woodbury Heights, NJ

Internship-Mental Health Counselor
04.2024 - 12.2024

Job overview

  • Provided individual and group counseling to clients struggling with co-occurring disorders.
  • Conducted initial assessments of clients to diagnose mental health disorders and develop treatment plans.
  • Facilitated psychoeducation groups on topics such as stress management, coping skills, and relapse prevention.
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions based on best practices in the field of mental health counseling.
  • Documented service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity and competence in treating clients from diverse backgrounds.

Eden Autism Services
Mobile Position, NJ

ABA Behavioral Therapist
10.2015 - 12.2018

Job overview

  • Work in various home-based programs for children with Autism under BCBA supervision
  • Utilize methods of Applied Behavior Analysis and Discrete Trial teaching to increase and decrease desired and non-desired behaviors.
  • Provide parent training in all home-based programs to promote generalization.
  • Design and organize daily routine for client and family.

Education

Capella University

Master’s Degree from Clinical Mental Health Counseling
12-2024

Capella University

Graduate Certificate from Mental Health Counseling
01.2021

The University of Phoenix

Psychology, BS
01.2014

Essex County College

AS from Psychology & Early Childhood Education
01.2000

Skills

  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • ABA: Applied Behavior Analysis
  • CBT: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • DBT: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Solution-focused counseling
  • Individual and Group Counseling
  • Rehabilitative counseling
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • DSM-IV-TR knowledge
  • Treatment planning and implementation
  • Biopsychosocial Assessments
  • Social skills training
  • Exceptional problem solver
  • Interpersonal and Social Skills
  • Superior communication skills
  • Team Leadership
  • Parenting skills education
  • Clinical documentation

Affiliations

  • High Honors In BS and MS programs
  • Support Group facilitator for grief and loss
  • Organize and lead weekly Girl Scouts meeting
  • Effectively managed caseloads of more than 15 clients at any given time
  • Continues to actively expand knowledge in the field, through University courses, seminars, and conferences
  • Multiple instances of volunteer work, primarily with the elderly
  • Self-motivator, the first person in the family to attend and complete college

Timeline

Internship-Mental Health Counselor

My Friends House Counseling and Rehabilitation
04.2024 - 12.2024

Mental Health Counselor/Behavioral Therapist

Golden Care Therapy
10.2021 - Current

ABA Behavioral Therapist

Eden Autism Services
10.2015 - 12.2018

ABA Behavioral Therapist

Independent Contractor
01.2000 - Current

Capella University

Master’s Degree from Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Capella University

Graduate Certificate from Mental Health Counseling

The University of Phoenix

Psychology, BS

Essex County College

AS from Psychology & Early Childhood Education