Sabrina Shalemi
Laguna Niguel,CA
Summary
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist committed to supporting clients through a culturally sensitive, strengths-based approach. Experienced in addressing a range of emotional and relational challenges, fostering resilience, personal growth, and positive outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Therapist
Medens Health
Beverly Hills, CA
01.2026 - Current
- Provide individual, couple, and family therapy services via telehealth under supervision.
- Review client intake documentation prior to sessions to support clinical understanding and session planning.
- Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans based on client-identified goals and presenting concerns.
- Work with diverse populations across the lifespan, addressing a range of mental health and relational concerns.
- Complete timely and ethical clinical documentation and participate in ongoing clinical supervision.
Clinical Diversion Trainee
Waymakers
Irvine, CA
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Conducted intake sessions with adolescents and their parents to assess needs and presenting issues
- Integrated Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and art therapy techniques to promote self-expression, build insight, and support client strengths
- Provided individual counseling focused on behavior change, emotional regulation, and decision-making under supervision of LMFT
- Maintained detailed documentation of client sessions, treatment plans, and progress reports
- Facilitated psychoeducation and brief interventions aligned with diversion program goals
Human Resources Assistant
Ensign Services
San Juan Capistrano, CA
05.2023 - 08.2025
- Conduct background check reviews for new hires
- Process new hire documentation and verify I-9 forms
- Pull and analyze reports related to HR metrics
- Conduct interviews with potential candidates
- Train other HR representatives in business processes
- Proficient in Workday software for HR management
- Excel in data analysis and reporting for metrics, accuracy, and workflows
- Manage HR tasks during acquisitions
- Assist in handling large volumes of data effectively
- Provide guidance and problem-solving support to employees by investigating concerns
Student Leader Internship
St. Jude Medical Gerontology Program
Fullerton, CA
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Coordinated and led weekly meetings to discuss technologies and their applications
- Assisted program participants with tech-related questions and concerns
- Conducted research on emerging technologies to inform program curriculum and content
- Led student group activities during presentations and facilitated discussion
- Provided guidance to geriatric clients during weekly meetings
- Fostered clients in digital literacy and emotional well-being
Research Assistant
Dr. Michael Perrotti & Associates
Brea, CA
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Compiled and organized patient files and assisted with preparation of legal documents
- Conducted literature reviews and provided support for research design and methodology
- Analyzed police reports and evidence, in and prepared summaries for use in legal proceedings
- Provided consultation services to patients, assisting with treatment planning and goal setting
- Coordinated trial-related meetings and facilitated collaboration among team members
- Forensic, Clinical, Neurological
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology with Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy
Pepperdine University, Graduate School of Education and Psychology
07.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State Fullerton
05.2022
Skills
- Self-Manageable
- Adaptability
- Strong Leadership
- Problem Solver
- Active Listener
- Emotional Intelligence
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Empathetic
Certification
- License: Board of Behavioral Sciences- AMFT Number 159055 Issued October 2025
- Certificate: Foundations of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) - Humanitarian Leadership Acdemy
Timeline
Associate Therapist
Medens Health
01.2026 - Current
Clinical Diversion Trainee
Waymakers
07.2024 - 08.2025
Human Resources Assistant
Ensign Services
05.2023 - 08.2025
Student Leader Internship
St. Jude Medical Gerontology Program
01.2022 - 05.2022
Research Assistant
Dr. Michael Perrotti & Associates
05.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State Fullerton
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology with Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy
Pepperdine University, Graduate School of Education and Psychology