Sonia Garcia
Orlando,Florida
Summary
I have always strived to support others in their emotional and mental well-being, believing that empathy and compassion are essential for healing and personal growth. With a forward-thinking mindset, I continually reflect on how I can better help to create a meaningful impact through kindness, relationships, and communication. My ultimate goal is to assist others in cultivating a sense of belonging in a supportive and connected world.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Therapist-Remote/Telehealth 1099 PT
Serving Children and Reaching Families
08.2024 - Current
- Evaluate treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.
- Maintain detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
- Reduce client symptoms of anxiety and depression with cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, mindfulness exercises, and psychodynamic approaches.
- Perform client assessments and develop treatment plans.
School Counselor, Mental Health and Wellness
Marion County Public Schools
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
School Counselor
School District of Osceola County
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Trained and mentored new School Counselors.
Certified School Counselor
School District of Palm Beach County
08.2007 - 06.2020
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual, whole group, and small group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Supervised and mentored School Counseling Interns.
Guidance Counselor
Pinellas County Schools
08.2003 - 11.2005
- Empowered students to take ownership of their education by teaching self-advocacy skills and fostering decision-making abilities.
- Conducted presentations at parent meetings, providing information on available resources and strategies for supporting student success.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
Guidance Counselor - Family Counselor
Broward County Public Schools
03.1999 - 06.2003
- Managed caseloads efficiently while maintaining accurate records of all counseling sessions and interventions provided.
- Implemented data-driven decision making practices that informed program planning efforts based on identified trends in student achievement data.
- Empowered students to take ownership of their education by teaching self-advocacy skills and fostering decision-making abilities.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
Senior Program Monitor- Clinical Crisis Unit Supervisor- Clinical Caseworker III
The Center for Health Care Services
03.1995 - 11.1998
- Managed expectations effectively by setting realistic goals and keeping stakeholders informed about achievements as well as challenges faced during program implementation.
- Monitored compliance with regulations and policies, proactively addressing any deviations from established guidelines.
- Built strong relationships with stakeholders through open communication channels, helping establish trust between parties involved in program execution.
- Provided intake, screening, assessment, diagnosis, case management, crisis intervention, brief therapy, referral, and support services to adults and children.
Education
MA - Counseling, School Guidance
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC01.1993
BS - Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia01.1991
Skills
- Mentoring
- Collaborative teamwork
- Clinical assessment
- Student counseling
- Case documentation
- Relationship building
- Interpersonal and communication skills
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist-Remote/Telehealth 1099 PT
Serving Children and Reaching Families
08.2024 - Current
School Counselor, Mental Health and Wellness
Marion County Public Schools
07.2023 - 06.2024
School Counselor
School District of Osceola County
08.2020 - 06.2023
Certified School Counselor
School District of Palm Beach County
08.2007 - 06.2020
Guidance Counselor
Pinellas County Schools
08.2003 - 11.2005
Guidance Counselor - Family Counselor
Broward County Public Schools
03.1999 - 06.2003
Senior Program Monitor- Clinical Crisis Unit Supervisor- Clinical Caseworker III
The Center for Health Care Services
03.1995 - 11.1998
BS - Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University
MA - Counseling, School Guidance
Gallaudet University
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