Shayna Strauch
San Mateo,California
Summary
Experienced psychotherapist providing comprehensive counseling to individuals, couples, and families. Proficient in maintaining timely, accurate records and reports concerning client progress, treatment, and termination. Excellent active listening and verbal communication skills with proven ability to work collaboratively and independently to provide high standards of care. Committed to establishing goals and objectives for optimal client well-being.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Counselor
San Mateo Union High School District
01.2024 - Current
- Improved student emotional and behavioral outcomes by conducting individual and group counseling sessions.
- Implemented social-emotional learning initiatives that fostered self-awareness, responsible decision-making, empathy building, relationship management skills among students across grade levels.
- Conducted psychoeducational assessments to identify learning difficulties and recommend necessary interventions.
- Collaborated with external agencies to ensure access to community resources for families in need of additional support services.
Associate Mental Health Therapist
Sutter Health
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Facilitated individual therapy, group psychotherapy, and art therapy to assist clients in pinpointing their emotions and underlying personal and relational conflicts.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients experiencing acute mental health distress, ensuring safety and stabilization.
- Applied behavioral modification techniques for clients struggling with unhealthy patterns of behavior or thought processes contributing to their mental health challenges.
- Cultivated safe therapeutic environment, ensuring confidentiality and respect for all patients.
Professional Clinical Counselor Trainee
Star Vista
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Enhanced client well-being by implementing evidence-based counseling techniques and treatment plans.
- Advocated for clients seeking additional resources such as housing, employment, and educational opportunities to support holistic wellbeing.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes that improved service delivery quality at the clinic level by identifying areas of improvement from client feedback surveys.
- Updated professional knowledge through participation in continuing education workshops and conferences, enhancing the quality of care provided to clients.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Counseling
Alliant International University
San Diego, CA10-2022
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA05-2019
Skills
- Evidence Based Approaches
- DSM IV Assessment and Diagnosis
- Depression Treatment
- Anxiety Reduction Techniques
- Multicultural Competence
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
License and Certification
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) : 19464
- National Certified Counselor (NCC): 1727359
- National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1114643780
Timeline
Mental Health Counselor
San Mateo Union High School District
01.2024 - Current
Associate Mental Health Therapist
Sutter Health
10.2022 - 01.2024
Professional Clinical Counselor Trainee
Star Vista
10.2021 - 10.2022
Master of Arts - Clinical Counseling
Alliant International University
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Dominican University of California
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