Sophia Plotkin
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Compassionate, person-centered, trauma informed therapist with diverse experience providing excellent client care. Views each client holistically, taking a collaborative, open-hearted, strengths based approach. Offers space for integration and exploration, as well as evidence based practices and practical interventions to support clients in healing and growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
Clearview Treatment Programs
10.2024 - Current
- Provided intensive therapeutic treatment and crisis intervention in a short term residential setting.
- Led therapy groups orienting clients to Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, Seeking Safety, DBT, CBT, ACT, Art Therapy, and Attachment and Codependency.
- Utilized behavioral and psychodynamic interventions with the purpose of establishing safety, providing person-centered care, and supporting clients in creating a life worth living.
- Completed documentation including biopsychosocial assessment, progress notes, comprehensive treatment plan, and behavior support plans.
Therapist
Aviva Child And Family Services
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Provided individual and family therapy utilizing a trauma informed, holistic, strengths based, person centered approach.
- Built strong rapport with child and adolescent clients, fostering trust for effective therapy sessions.
- Utilized play therapy and art therapy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients with complex needs.
- Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans and thorough documentation tailored to client goals.
Therapist (Clinical Social Work Intern)
Family Service Of Santa Monica
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided individual and family therapy using a compassionate, person centered approach.
- Completed clinical documentation and diagnosed clients by using DSM-IV criteria.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans.
Therapist (Clinical Social Work Intern)
Venice Community Housing
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided short-term therapy and responded to crisis situations.
- Treated patients with both primary mental health and dual-diagnoses.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
ISS Program Supervisor
Seneca Family Of Agencies
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Responsible for operations of the Immediate Stabilization Services program, including supervision of counselors, staffing and scheduling, and upholding standards of safety and high quality care for families.
- Worked to nurture and sustain a positive team culture.
- Responded to crises and provided supervision and consultation to staff.
- Approved documentation of staff to ensure compliance.
- Responsible for periodically holding crisis hotlines and dispatching counselors to support in the field.
- Participated in program development, working to create innovative solutions and improve client outcomes.
Connections Specialist
Seneca Family Of Agencies
08.2019 - 11.2020
- Partnered with the family team to lead the Family Finding and permanency process for foster youth.
- Provided counseling, crisis intervention, mental health services and case management to clients.
- Provided consultation and coaching to staff and participated in program development.
Family Support Counselor
Seneca Family Of Agencies
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Provided counseling services to youth in a community based setting, building support systems, connecting them to resources, and helping them meet their mental health goals.
- Provided crisis management and response to children’s emotional needs in a supportive and safe manner.
Writing Center Tutor
Sonoma State University
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Assisted undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty with essay writing, research, brainstorming, and creative writing.
- Led workshops on topics such research methods, brainstorming techniques, and thesis writing.
Research Intern
Shriners Hospitals For Children
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Worked with cerebral palsy patients in a HABIT-ILE research study under supervision of the research team.
- Drafted goals relating to motor skills and designed activities to help patient reach goals.
Program Assistant
Kinship House Mental Health Clinic
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Coordinated care for clients by setting up appointments, greeted and checked in clients.
- Conducted grant research and designed a system organizing grant information, applications, and current sources of funding.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of California Los Angeles
06-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Sonoma State University
05.2018
Timeline
Therapist
Clearview Treatment Programs
10.2024 - Current
Therapist
Aviva Child And Family Services
10.2023 - 10.2024
Therapist (Clinical Social Work Intern)
Family Service Of Santa Monica
08.2022 - 05.2023
Therapist (Clinical Social Work Intern)
Venice Community Housing
09.2021 - 05.2022
ISS Program Supervisor
Seneca Family Of Agencies
11.2020 - 09.2021
Connections Specialist
Seneca Family Of Agencies
08.2019 - 11.2020
Family Support Counselor
Seneca Family Of Agencies
06.2018 - 08.2019
Writing Center Tutor
Sonoma State University
08.2017 - 05.2018
Research Intern
Shriners Hospitals For Children
06.2017 - 08.2017
Program Assistant
Kinship House Mental Health Clinic
06.2016 - 08.2016
Master of Social Work -
University of California Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Sonoma State University