Sondra sien
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Skilled and compassionate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFT-A) specializing in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Expert in guiding individuals, couples, and families through challenging times and intricate emotional terrains. Demonstrated success in establishing a secure, empathetic, and nurturing atmosphere that promotes honest communication and emotional wellness. Committed to upholding the utmost ethical principles while consistently advancing expertise to deliver effective and empathetic treatment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Service Coordinator
MHMR of Tarrant County
01.2022 - Current
- Provided service coordination functions as outlined by Texas Administrative Code for individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities
- Incorporated the values of Person Directed Planning for 45 to 50 assigned consumers
- Coordinated and monitored monthly supports and services
- Worked closely with providers of Home & Community-Based Services, building relationships and partnerships with consumers and family members
- Assisted consumers in determining outcomes
- Resolved problems or concerns
- Worked with tight deadlines and timeframes.
Counseling Practicum Student
Texas Wesleyan Community Counseling Center
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions under the supervision of a licensed counselor, addressing a range of mental health issues including complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression for clients from diverse backgrounds.
- Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual client assessments and therapeutic goals.
- Document client progress meticulously, including session notes and updates to treatment plans, ensuring adherence to confidentiality and accuracy standards.
- Participate in regular supervision meetings to review case management, receive constructive feedback, and enhance clinical skills and therapeutic techniques.
- Engage in ongoing professional development through workshops and seminars, focusing on various therapeutic models and emerging practices in the field.
Executive Administrative Assistant
Calvary Chapel Fort Worth
07.2015 - 01.2022
- Oversee daily office operations and management
- Direct administrative tasks and optimize information flow
- Assess and address departmental needs
- Prepare and review weekly reports with the executive pastor
- Train and manage office staff, ensuring confidentiality
- Develop presentations, handle scheduling, and set procedures
- Manage correspondence with community, city officials, church members, and vendors
- Provide logistical support for ministries and manage church media, calendar, and social media
- Design digital media, posters, flyers, and event presentations
- Order supplies and oversee online giving
Executive Director
Love Never Fails International (LNFI)
07.2016 - 05.2017
- Oversaw after-school programs and managed assistant directors
- Built and maintained relationships with school administrators
- Interviewed, hired, and trained staff; facilitated staff and volunteer meetings
- Managed personnel records and recruited volunteers
- Developed curriculum and coordinated extracurricular activities
- Ensured compliance with government policies and communicated with the Board
- Fostered church and community partnerships
- Created and submitted monthly invoices and established annual budgets
- Maintained financial account and gathered information for annual reports
- Applied for grants, managed correspondence with grant makers, and facilitated annual giving
- Maintained website and social media pages
Director of Development
Love Never Fails International (LNFI)
04.2016 - 07.2016
- Applied for grants and updated budget numbers and proposal letters
- Invited grant makers and sponsors to events and sent correspondence, including thank you and update letters
- Scheduled site visits and researched new grants
- Managed financial account and established the annual budget
- Collected data for annual reports and maintained donation partnerships
- Led annual giving program and identified potential donors
- Managed social media pages and developed fundraising events
- Created and distributed monthly newsletters and mailings
Program Coordinator
Love Never Fails International (LNFI)
07.2015 - 04.2016
- Ensured student numbers met Fort Worth After School standards
- Maintained site records and submitted reports on time
- Communicated with school administrators and monitored Site Supervisors
- Assisted with program supplies and participated in parent conferences
- Reported critical incidents to the Executive Director
- Fostered positive relationships with administrators, staff, and volunteers
- Created and distributed monthly Principal Updates and contributed to newsletters
- Led trainings, attended supervised events, and participated in PTA/PTO functions
Service Coordinator
MHMR of Tarrant County
11.2013 - 07.2015
- Provided service coordination functions as outlined by Texas Administrative Code for individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities
- Incorporated the values of Person Directed Planning for 45 to 50 assigned consumers
- Coordinated and monitored monthly supports and services
- Worked closely with providers of Home & Community-Based Services, building relationships and partnerships with consumers and family members
- Assisted consumers in determining outcomes
- Resolved problems or concerns
- Worked with tight deadlines and timeframes.
Qualified IDD Professional
ResCare
06.2007 - 06.2011
- Supervised 20+ staff, 3 Residential Directors, and an LVN across three group homes for 18 individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities
- Coordinated and scheduled service and personal futures plan meetings, ensuring consumer and guardian participation
- Managed program vacancy screenings, developed waiting lists, and chaired meetings
- Ensured service sites complied with contractual, legal, and regulatory standards, and implemented corrective plans as needed
- Monitored and investigated incident reports, addressing patterns and coordinating with external agencies
- Managed service and personal futures plans, supervised staff training, and documented consumer progress
- Oversaw budget adherence, including household, vehicle, and personnel expenses
- Monitored worker’s compensation and unemployment claims, working proactively to reduce risks and claims
Education
Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy -
Texas Wesleyen University
Fort Worth, TX05.2024
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice -
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX05.2005
Associate of Arts -
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX05.2003
Skills
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Therapeutic Techniques and Modalities: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Families Systems (IFS), and Family Systems Therapy
Effective Communication - Empathy and Emotional Support
- Conflict Resolution
- Cultural Competency
- Crisis Intervention
- Ethical and Professional Standards
- Documentation and Record-Keeping
- Interpersonal Skills
- Educational and Informational Skills
Certification
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFT-A)
Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council, 2024, License # 205595
Scholarship
Transfer TCU Scholarship, $7,000, 2 years
Volunteer Experience
- June 2024 to Present, Parliamentarian, Spirit of Saginaw Band Boosters
- June 2021 to May 2023, Treasurer, Spirit of Saginaw Band Boosters
- 2017 ot 2021, Volunteer, Calvary Chapel Fort Worth, Twice a month in the media department
- 2019, Outreach Administrator, Candy Cane Lane Christmas, A $35,000+ community outreach project and event in which single moms in Haltom City, TX, were given gifts cards to help with Christmas and jackets and shoes for their children.
- 2010, Fundraiser, The Leukemia and Lymphoma’s Team in Training, Completed the first of three full marathons, raising $2,000 to help fund blood cancer research.
Affiliations
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Timeline
Counseling Practicum Student
Texas Wesleyan Community Counseling Center
01.2023 - 05.2024
Service Coordinator
MHMR of Tarrant County
01.2022 - Current
Executive Director
Love Never Fails International (LNFI)
07.2016 - 05.2017
Director of Development
Love Never Fails International (LNFI)
04.2016 - 07.2016
Executive Administrative Assistant
Calvary Chapel Fort Worth
07.2015 - 01.2022
Program Coordinator
Love Never Fails International (LNFI)
07.2015 - 04.2016
Service Coordinator
MHMR of Tarrant County
11.2013 - 07.2015
Qualified IDD Professional
ResCare
06.2007 - 06.2011
Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy -
Texas Wesleyen University
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice -
Texas Christian University
Associate of Arts -
Tarrant County College
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFT-A)
Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council, 2024, License # 205595
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