Sara Ringo
Pittsburg,CA
Summary
Culturally responsive, BBS Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with 3 years of experience providing clinical counseling services in community mental health and college settings, and 17 years as a student service professional in community colleges.
Passionate about social justice, empowering people, and making a positive difference in the lives of others.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Las Positas College Health & Wellness Center
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Supported students dealing with life transitions, navigating the effects of the pandemic, interpersonal difficulties, work/academic challenges, stress management, and anxiety and depression through empathetic, culturally responsive individual therapy.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary to protect client safety and well-being.
- Empowered students through psychoeducation and teaching coping mechanisms for managing stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges.
- Developed personalized treatment plans tailored to student needs.
- Conducted weekly group therapy sessions, fostering connections among participants and promoting shared healing experiences.
- Connected students to appropriate clinical and community resources as needed.
- Engaged in professional development workshops and training to enhance knowledge and ensure up-to-date with best practices and requirements.
MFT Trainee
JFK Community Counseling Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Provided empathetic, culturally responsive therapy for individuals, couples, and families with limited resources dealing with life transitions, interpersonal difficulties, systemic oppression, career/work/academic challenges, stress management, grief, abuse and trauma, and anxiety and depression.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for clients to address specific mental health concerns or relationship issues.
- Improved client mental health by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
- Connected clients to appropriate clinical and community resources.
- Promoted positive coping strategies among clients by teaching stress management techniques and self-care practices.
- Maintained documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
MFT Trainee
Planned Parenthood Clinic
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Delivered culturally responsive and trauma informed counseling services to individuals, families and couples dealing with mental health and interpersonal issues.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions and techniques.
- Conducted intakes, crisis assessment/intervention
- Fostered resilience and self-awareness in clients by incorporating mindfulness and wellness practices into therapy sessions.
- Connected clients to appropriate clinical and community resources
- Provided psychoeducation on mental health topics, helping clients understand symptoms and coping strategies.
- Participated in regular supervision meetings to discuss cases, receive feedback, and refine clinical skills.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling – Marriage & Family Therapy Emphasis
Saint Mary’s College
Moraga, CA06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development-Adults & Gerontology Emphasis
California State University East Bay
Hayward, CA06.2010
Skills
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Stress Management Techniques & Coping Skills
- Mental Health Assessment
- Solution-Focused
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Problem-solving
BBS Registration Number
AMFT#117848
Other Relevant Work Experience
- EOPS Program Coordinator, Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA, 2020-Present
Develop and provide training and supervision for Peer Advisors; outreach and inreach on campus and with local high schools; create and facilitate student orientations providing advisement of program requirements and services; coordinate academic and community building events; develop online canvas shell to allow for more accessibility and flexibility for students; planned, recruited for and coordinated annual summer bridge program. Co-facilitated student-parent support group.
- Student Life Program Coordinator, Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA, 2016-2019
Guided students in developing skills and strategies for dealing with interpersonal challenges. Proposed, designed, and implemented new equity-framed comprehensive student programming increasing awareness of difference, identity, leadership, wellness, action, and social justice. Oversaw campus Multicultural Center focused ensuring inclusivity and culturally responsive programming; co-facilitated non-violent communication and healing circles.
- Interim EOPS/CARE Assistant, Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA, 2010-2011
Supported and advocated for student parents (single and couples) in their academic endeavors. Connected underrepresented and under-served students to resources and helped them learn self-advocacy skills.
Presentations, Workshops & Groups
- Self-love and Compassion Wellness Workshop, EOPS Programming - Diablo Valley College, 2023
- DVC Summer Institute Wellness Day, Conference Presentation - California Community College EOPS Association, 2023
- Gratitude Jar and Affirmations Wellness Workshop, EOPS Programming - Diablo Valley College, 2023
- Student Parent Support Group, EOPS Programming - Diablo Valley College, 2021
- Chill & Chat Group Therapy, Student Health & Wellness Center - Las Positas College, 2020
- Self-Care: A Tool for Wellness In Advocacy, Impact Leadership Student Conference - Los Medanos College, 2019
Affiliations Continuing Education
- American Counseling Association, 2023
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, 2023
- Law & Ethics CE Course, 2023
- Stir Fry Seminars & Consulting Cross-cultural training seminar, 2018
Timeline
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Las Positas College Health & Wellness Center
02.2020 - 10.2020
MFT Trainee
JFK Community Counseling Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
MFT Trainee
Planned Parenthood Clinic
01.2014 - 01.2015
Master of Arts - Counseling – Marriage & Family Therapy Emphasis
Saint Mary’s College
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development-Adults & Gerontology Emphasis
California State University East Bay
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