Sheri Shimazu
Gardena,CA
Summary
Licensed associate marriage and family therapist with over 3 years of experience providing evidence-based telehealth and in-person therapy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
SALT Marriage and Family Therapy
Long Beach, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Facilitated couples therapy, improving communication skills and effectively resolving conflicts to strengthen relationships.
- Developed tailored treatment plans aligned with clients' specific needs and objectives.
- Provided clinical assessments, establishing and monitoring personalized treatment goals that aligned with clients' diverse needs.
- Conducted individual and family counseling sessions, delivering targeted psychotherapeutic interventions that addressed specific client challenges.
Marriage and Family Therapist, Associate
Child Net Youth and Family Services
Long Beach, CA
11.2020 - 04.2022
- Achieved 30% improvement in client-reported outcomes through cognitive behavioral therapy and strengths-based therapy.
- Conducted 20+ weekly therapy sessions for individuals, couples, and families utilizing evidence-based practices.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, social workers, and case managers to develop and implement integrated care plans.
- Delivered tailored therapy to diverse populations, improving client mental health and quality of life.
Marriage and Family Therapy, Trainee
Hope Counseling Center
Anaheim, CA
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Delivered over 300 hours of therapeutic services under licensed supervision, implementing evidence-based treatment modalities.
- Counseled six to ten clients weekly using attachment theory and EMDR, providing tailored interventions and tracking progress to foster client growth.
- Addressed grief, depression, anxiety, family issues, multicultural concerns, narcissistic personality disorder, and codependency to improve mental health outcomes.
- Achieved a 75% improvement rate in reported family dynamics for diverse client populations.
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles, CA
04.2016 - 08.2017
- Administered speech-language evaluations and therapeutic interventions for over 50 clients weekly, resulting in measurable improvements in communication skills.
- Conducted therapy sessions for diverse caseload exceeding 30 patients, utilizing evidence-based techniques to effectively improve speech and language skills.
- Delivered tailored interventions for preschoolers with severe autism and middle schoolers with communication goals, significantly enhancing communication abilities.
Education
M.A. - Marriage and Family Therapy
Hope International University
Fullerton, CA05-2020
B.A. - Speech Language Pathology
California State University Long Beach
Long Beach03-2012
Skills
- Couples therapy strategies
- Cognitive-behavioral techniques
- Behavioral assessment
- Child-centered approach
- Evidence-based practice
- Tailored therapy delivery
- Session management
- Outcome improvement
- Progress tracking and intervention adjustment
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Independent and teamwork skills
- Parent support
Certification
EMDRIA-approved Basic Training in EMDR, Hope International University, Anaheim, CA, 08/01/19
Timeline
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
SALT Marriage and Family Therapy
08.2025 - Current
Marriage and Family Therapist, Associate
Child Net Youth and Family Services
11.2020 - 04.2022
Marriage and Family Therapy, Trainee
Hope Counseling Center
05.2019 - 05.2020
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District
04.2016 - 08.2017
M.A. - Marriage and Family Therapy
Hope International University
B.A. - Speech Language Pathology
California State University Long Beach