Sharon Hong
Irvine,CA
Summary
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#165576) with a warm, trauma-informed, and client-centered approach to supporting individuals and families across diverse populations and a range of mental health challenges. Committed to creating a safe, collaborative, and empowering environment that promotes healing, personal growth, and meaningful change.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Defining Moments Counseling and Assessment
10.2026 - Current
- Delivered evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including CBT, ACT, and IFS, to effectively address client challenges and promote lasting change.
- Utilize trauma-informed, attachment-based, and evidence-based interventions tailored to clients’ clinical needs and treatment goals.
- Conducted clinical assessments and developed individualized treatment plans to enhance client progress and therapeutic outcomes.
- Provided individual, couples, and family therapy using evidence-based counseling interventions.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation to ensure compliance with ethical, legal, and professional standards.
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Defining Moments Counseling and Assessment
08.2023 - 10.2026
- Provided individual and family psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges.
- Developed treatment plans and implemented therapeutic interventions to address client needs and promote emotional well-being.
- Collaborated with supervisors and other providers to support continuity of care and effective treatment planning.
Child and Family Therapist
Manatee
07.2025 - 08.2026
- Conducted individual and family therapy sessions, fostering improved mental health and emotional resilience.
- Applied evidence-based practices, increasing therapeutic effectiveness and client engagement.
- Guided families in coping strategies and resources, empowering them for sustained support and recovery.
FSP Clinician
The People Concern
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Delivered client-centered mental health services to homeless individuals on Skid Row, facilitating resource access and developing long-term treatment plans that addressed immediate and ongoing needs.
- Delivered comprehensive, client-centered mental health services to homeless individuals on Skid Row, facilitating access to resources, crisis intervention, and long-term treatment plans.
- Coordinated care with multidisciplinary teams, including social workers and medical professionals, enhancing holistic service delivery and improving client outcomes.
- Developed and implemented safety plans for clients in mental health crises, ensuring immediate intervention and stabilization to prevent further escalation.
Education
Masters of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy
Biola University
La Mirada, CA05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Social Behavior
University of California
Irvine06-2019
Timeline
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Defining Moments Counseling and Assessment
10.2026 - Current
Child and Family Therapist
Manatee
07.2025 - 08.2026
FSP Clinician
The People Concern
04.2024 - 03.2025
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Defining Moments Counseling and Assessment
08.2023 - 10.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Social Behavior
University of California
Masters of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy
Biola University