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Sandra Susana Sierra

El Paso,Texas

Summary

Licensed Professional Counselor - Associate

Supervised by Cynthia Torres, LPC-S, NCC

First Licensure Date: 06/28/2024

Expiry Date: 06/27/2029

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Professional Counselor – Associate Intern

The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic
El Paso, USA
08.2024 - Current
  • Provided individual counseling services to military-related clients of all ages.
  • Developed treatment plans and goals in collaboration with clients.
  • Conducted biopsychosocial assessments to identify mental health issues, diagnose disorders, and develop treatment plans.
  • Staffed all cases with assigned supervisor; received feedback and guidance on each client.
  • Documented all client interactions following Cerner guidelines and submitted each note to be reviewed by my supervisor.
  • Attended weekly supervision and staff meetings.

Bartender/server

West Texas Chophouse
El Paso, USA
05.2018 - Current

Counseling intern

The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic
El Paso, USA
05.2023 - 05.2024
  • Completed 700 clock hours of internship experience, including 280 direct service hours and 420 indirect.
  • Completed the same tasks as listed above.

Research Assistant

University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, USA
09.2019 - 12.2021
  • Supervised by: Dr. Theodore Cooper, Ph.D.
  • Attended weekly lab meetings to discuss research projects, data significance/insignificance, and assigned/distributed lab duties.
  • Used software programs, including SPSS, Qualtrics, and Excel, to analyze data.
  • Performed literature reviews and database research.
  • Exercised skills in scientific writing.
  • Aided graduate students with abstracts, manuscripts, and posters.

Assistant coach

Sol Volleyball Club
El Paso, USA
08.2020 - 05.2021

Server/hostess

Logan’s Roadhouse
El Paso, USA
07.2017 - 05.2018

Education

Masters of Science - Mental Health Counseling

University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, Texas
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Criminal Justice

University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, Texas
05.2021

Skills

  • Mental Health Assessment
  • Intervention Planning
  • Treatment Plans
  • Clinical documentation
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Building rapport
  • Diagnostic ability
  • Client Counseling

Trainings

  • PTSD Assessment - 11/2023
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy - 11/2023
  • Counseling on Access to Lethal Means - 09/2024
  • Firearms, Means Safety, and Suicide Prevention - 09/2024
  • Youth, Lethal Means Safety, and Suicide Prevention - 09/2024
  • CBT with Children & Adolescents - 08/2023
  • Adult Mental Health First Aid USA - 06/2023

Timeline

Licensed Professional Counselor – Associate Intern

The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic
08.2024 - Current

Counseling intern

The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic
05.2023 - 05.2024

Assistant coach

Sol Volleyball Club
08.2020 - 05.2021

Research Assistant

University of Texas at El Paso
09.2019 - 12.2021

Bartender/server

West Texas Chophouse
05.2018 - Current

Server/hostess

Logan’s Roadhouse
07.2017 - 05.2018

Masters of Science - Mental Health Counseling

University of Texas at El Paso

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Criminal Justice

University of Texas At El Paso
Sandra Susana Sierra