Sherill Ren
Psychological Counselor
Seattle,WA
Summary
Excellent ability in rapport building, cross-cultural understanding, and case conceptualization.
Strong clinical interpersonal and communication skills, fostering a supportive and empathetic therapeutic environment.
Proven track record of successfully assisting clients in overcoming personal challenges and achieving their mental health and personal development goals.
Extensive knowledge of therapeutic techniques tailored to address the specific needs of East Asian and immigrant populations.
Strong presentation skills honed from conducting workshops, seminars, and training sessions online and in person.
Excellent bi-lingual (Mandarin and English) writing skills demonstrated through comprehensive progress notes and public-facing content creation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Psychological Counselor
C.R.E.A.T.S. Development LLC
06.2015 - Current
- Provide over 4,000 hours of direct client counseling and coaching service, currently under the supervision of Sue N. Carlson.
- Developed workshops and psychoeducational materials for clients, families, and the community at large, increasing mental health awareness.
- Provide training to overseas private companies and agencies working to support Chinese immigrants and families throughout their acculturation process.
- Advocate for cultural awareness, global mental health, and mental fitness through independent projects and collaboration with the Superintendent Office of Washington State.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists or other medical professionals when necessary to coordinate medication management for clients requiring pharmacological intervention.
- Established rapport with clients, creating a safe and supportive environment conducive to effective therapeutic interventions.
- Key Opinion Leader on Zhihu.com in psychology and education with 260,000 followers.
Research Assistant
UW NEW Moms Connect Study, Dr. Liliana Lengua
1 2022 - 1 2023
- Administer cognitive tests to preschoolers via Zoom in a longitudinal study on the effects of prenatal and postnatal parental stress, mental health, and parenting practices on infant well-being
- Administer mental health and behavioral measures via the REDCap questionnaire to adult subjects via Zoom
- Administer interaction tasks and saliva collection demonstrations to parent-child dyads via Zoom
- Assess adult subjects' need for mental health help and offer a lab-approved list of resources.
- Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
Guest Instructor & Curriculum Developer
Compassionate School Project, Ron Hertel
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Conducted and presented literature research results on Adverse Childhood Experiences and neuroscience studies on relevant topics
- Co-hosted and supported meetings with scholars and school leaders developing trauma-informed education programs for King County public school districts
- Participated in program research to promote community alliance supporting educators incorporating the development of trauma-informed learning
- Demonstrated ability to collect and produce detailed reports on critical projects.
Head of Assessment
Ivy Labs Education
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Established trusting relationships with immigrant families and international student clients by understanding the existing family dynamics and addressing the many nuances of their needs in college application and family acculturation.
- Led family brainstorming meetings to increase client engagement and awareness.
- Assessed and generated reports on personality traits, interview feedback, and aptitude profiles to tailor company services to families and students.
- Collaborated with six consultants across multiple countries, supporting 150 clients through reliable case management efforts.
- Prioritized projects, managed multiple tasks, and met deadlines.
- Provided assessment, documentation, counseling, and coaching services to increase international student admission rate by 30% and life satisfaction score by 70%.
Education
MA. M.Ed. Counseling Psychology -
Columbia University Teachers College
New York, NY 09.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts. Psychology -
University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario. Canada 09.2007 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies. Business with a specialization in Human Resources -
University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario. Canada 09.2007 - 05.2010
Skills
Psychological interventions
undefinedAffiliations
- Member of ACA (American Counseling Association)
City
Seattle
State
WA
Zip
98133
Street
2326 N 120th St
References
Available upon request
Publications
Ren, S. X. (2016, February 14). Why Living Alone [Lecture]. Zhihu Live, Psychology Section.
Ren, S. X. (2016, May 7). Why Intimacy in Relationships Leads to Increased Criticism [Lecture]. Zhihu Live, Psychology Section.
Ren, S. X. (2016, August 31). Dealing with Stubborn and Easily Angered Individuals [Lecture]. Zhihu Live, Psychology Section.
Ren, S. X. (2017, January 22). How to Handle Disagreements with Your Partner [Lecture]. Zhihu Live, Psychology Section.
Ren, S. X. (2017, February 9). What Does a Healthy Intimate Relationship Look Like? [Lecture]. Zhihu Live, Psychology Section.
Ren, S. X. (2017, February 20). Why Do You Have Strong Control Issues? [Lecture]. Zhihu Live, Psychology Section.
Ren, S. X. (2017, March 2). How to Understand Jealousy in Intimate Relationships [Lecture]. Zhihu Live, Psychology Section.
Ren, S. X. (2017, March 9). Is it Normal to Always Feel Guilty Towards Your Partner? [Lecture]. Zhihu Live, Psychology Section.
Ren, S. X. (2017, March 15). What to Do When You Feel Your Relationship Slowly Fading? [Lecture]. Zhihu Live, Psychology Section.
Ren, S. X. (2018, February 14). How Do We Understand our Hope for a Relationship with No Arguments? [Lecture]. Zhihu Live, Psychology Section.
Ren, S. X. (2018, March 10). Newlywed Family Series Lecture 1: Connections and Boundaries with the Original Family [Workshop]. Zhihu Live, Psychology Section.
Ren, S. X. (2018, March 17). Newlywed Family Series Lecture 2: Authentic Marriage: The Practice of Embracing Your Whole Partner [Workshop]. Zhihu Live, Psychology Section.
Ren, S. X. (2018, March 24). Newlywed Family Series Lecture 3: How to Establish and Develop a Family Culture that Allows and Encourages Open Communication in Newlywed Families [Workshop]. Zhihu Live, Psychology Section.
Ren, S.X. (2018, March 31). Newlywed Family Series Lecture 4: Why is it Hard for Newlyweds to Discuss Money and What to Do About it? [Workshop]. Zhihu Live, Psychology Section.
Ren, S.X. (2018, March 31). Newlywed Family Series Lecture 5: Conflict Resolution and Management in Newlywed Families [Workshop]. Zhihu Live, Psychology Section.
Ren, S. X. (2018, May 7). Love Yourself: Mind and Heart [Lecture]. Zhihu Live, Psychology Section.
Ren, S.X. (2018, June 1). Who is the Self in Self Compassion and How To Live Authentically? [Lecture]. Zhihu Live, Psychology Section.
Ren, S. X. (2018, June 8). Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences and What We Can Do in Fine-Tuning Our Neural Pathways [Lecture]. Zhihu Live, Psychology Section.
Ren, S. X. (2019, January 02). Learn to Let Go: Boosting Your Inner Energy [Lecture]. Zhihu Live, Psychology Section.
Ren, S. X. (2020, April-September). The Practical Guide to Personality: A Must-Read Handbook for Understanding Yourself and Others. 壹心理 [Yi Psychology].
Ren, S. X. (2021, April). We Are All Islands, Fortunately, Connected by Bridges that We Can Create [TEDxShenzhen talk].
Shi, X., Ren, S. X., et al. (2018, April). Our Original Family: The Starting Point of Love and Pain. Zhihu E-books.
Zhang, Z., Ren, S. X., et al. (2015, December). 300 Questions of 2015 (Volume 1): Psychology. Zhihu E-books.
Li, S., Ren, S. X., et al. (2015, February). The First Day of Marriage: Cultivating Happy Days with Heart. Zhihu E-books.
Qing, L., Ren, S. X., et al. (2017, March). Family Psychology. Zhihu E-books.
Timeline
Psychological Counselor
C.R.E.A.T.S. Development LLC
06.2015 - Current
Guest Instructor & Curriculum Developer
Compassionate School Project, Ron Hertel
01.2015 - 01.2020
Head of Assessment
Ivy Labs Education
01.2013 - 01.2015
MA. M.Ed. Counseling Psychology -
Columbia University Teachers College
09.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts. Psychology -
University of Western Ontario
09.2007 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies. Business with a specialization in Human Resources -
University of Western Ontario
09.2007 - 05.2010
Research Assistant
UW NEW Moms Connect Study, Dr. Liliana Lengua
1 2022 - 1 2023
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