Interior design, cycling, comedy shows, hosting game nights, trying TikTok recipes
Sophia Borelli
New York
Summary
Soon-to-be LMSW passionate about delivering warm, empathetic therapy to adolescents and adults, with clinical training in community mental health and school settings. Experienced in providing individual therapy, diagnostic assessments, and evidence-based interventions. Background in consumer insights and media provides a unique lens into human behavior, communication, and data interpretation, skills that are now integrated into a thoughtful and client-centered therapeutic approach.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Clinician, Social Work Intern
The Institute for Family Health
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Provide individual therapy to a caseload of 15-20 weekly patients (adolescents and adults) in a community mental health setting, using evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, and MI
- Demonstrate cultural humility, empathy, and strong engagement skills with a diverse range of populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness, LGBTQ+ population, and the elderly
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans aligned with patient goals and clinical insights
- Diagnose using the DSM-5-TR and treat a range of conditions including GAD, MDD, PTSD, Social Anxiety, Agoraphobia, Schizoaffective Disorder, BPD, Adjustment Disorder, Bipolar Disorder
- Support patients in developing and strengthening coping skills to manage distress, regulate emotions, and navigate life stressors through ongoing therapy
- Provide care to several high-risk patients experiencing suicidal ideation, working collaboratively to develop individualized safety plans and continuously assessing and monitoring risk
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams including psychiatric NPs, primary care doctors, and case managers; Present high-risk cases at weekly case conferences and contribute to treatment strategies
- Maintain timely and compliant documentation in Epic EHR system, including billing information
School Social Work Intern (High School)
New York City Public Schools
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided weekly individual counseling to high school students using trauma-informed and strengths-based interventions
- Facilitated weekly peer support group counseling sessions, focusing on topics such as self-esteem, depression, anxiety, intimate partner violence, career exploration, college readiness, and grief
- Developed suicide safety and treatment plans for at-risk students in collaboration with parents
- Contributed to IEP meetings with multidisciplinary teams, including school psychologist and speech-language pathologist, to provide holistic support for students with behavioral/emotional needs
- Maintained clear and ethical case documentation in accordance with school policy and social work standards
- Participated in monthly professional development trainings focused on crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, cultural competency, and providing therapeutic support to migrant students
Specialist, promoted from Analyst, Consumer Insights & Data Strategy
Havas Media Group
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Analyzed psychological and behavioral research, leading presentations on the drivers of consumer decisions to brands including Puma, Swarovski, BNY Mellon, Keurig Dr Pepper, and Choice Hotels
- Translated complex emotional and cognitive data into meaningful insights for client teams
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, strengthening communication and coordination skills essential for interdisciplinary work
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Brogden School of Psychology
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Goal Setting & Intrinsic Motivation Lab: Investigated how motivation impacts learning
- Brave Youth Lab: Assisted in trauma-focused research on the adolescent brain
Standards & Practices Intern
Nickelodeon Productions
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Researched and presented to Standards & Practices team the impact of media on early child development, reinforcing my interest in psychology and development
- Screened television shows including Rugrats, the Proud Family, and Paw Patrol to ensure compliance with industry guideless to maintain moral, ethical, and legal standards for children’s programming
Psychiatry Assistant
Dr. Della Bella Psychiatry
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Synthesized clinical research on psychiatric medication and its integration with therapeutic modalities; presented findings to psychiatry team
Education
Master of Social Work -
Fordham University
New York, NY05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI05.2021
Skills
- Stress management strategies
- Individual counseling
- Suicide risk assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Motivational interviewing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Crisis Intervention
- Multicultural competence
- Collaborative goal setting
- Grief and loss support
- Attention to detail
- Time management
Certification
Improving Cultural Competency for Behavioral
Health Professionals, Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk, Mandated Reporter: Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment
Interests
Timeline
Mental Health Clinician, Social Work Intern
The Institute for Family Health
09.2024 - 05.2025
School Social Work Intern (High School)
New York City Public Schools
09.2023 - 05.2024
Specialist, promoted from Analyst, Consumer Insights & Data Strategy
Havas Media Group
05.2021 - 08.2023
Standards & Practices Intern
Nickelodeon Productions
05.2020 - 08.2020
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Brogden School of Psychology
08.2019 - 05.2021
Psychiatry Assistant
Dr. Della Bella Psychiatry
05.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Master of Social Work -
Fordham University
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