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, Texas05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Criminal Justice
University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, Texas05.2021
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