STEPHANIE PEREZ LORENZANA, AMFT
Fullerton,CA
Summary
Developed skills in supportive and challenging environment, looking to transition into new field. Effective communication and conflict resolution, combined with strong ability to build rapport. Seeking to leverage these skills to make meaningful impact in new role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Care Worker
Crittenton Services for Families and Children
09.2022 - Current
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for at-risk youth through consistent supervision and positive reinforcement.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among program participants, fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding within the group setting.
- Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained facility cleanliness, ensuring a secure and hygienic environment for all program participants.
- Enhanced youth development by implementing structured activities and educational support.
- Delivered crisis intervention services when necessary, addressing urgent concerns promptly while maintaining safety for all involved parties.
- Aided with crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and offering peer counseling.
- Ensured proper medication administration for individuals under my care according to doctors' orders.
- Substituted in absence of teachers during school hours.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
Hope International University
Fullerton, CA05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hope International University
Fullerton, CA05-2022
Skills
- Active listening skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Courteous demeanor
- Bilingual: Spanish speaker
- Adaptive team player
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Filing and data archiving
- Youth supervision
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Self-care techniques
- Behavior management
- Youth advocacy
- Mandated reporting
Clinical Experience
MFT Graduate Intern, Unaccompanied Children's Shelter Program August 2024-April 2025
Crittenton Services for Children and Families, Fullerton, CA
- Interviewed, assessed, diagnosed, and designed/implemented appropriate treatment planning and evidence-based intervention based on DSM-V criteria.
- Facilitated therapy services in English, Spanish, and used translation services.
- Provided weekly individual and group psychotherapy to clients.
- Provided crisis intervention with clients.
- Maintained communication with youth care workers regarding client's needs.
- Conducted intake/ongoing assessments, case review reports and documented progress.
- Worked with teen mothers conducting family therapy with child and mother.
- Designed treatment plans utilizing reviews and client input to determine type and frequency of treatment. Implementing therapies that would bring about positive outcomes, reviewing progress continuously.
- Assessed functional impairments and psychological status using assessment tools and standard evaluation protocols.
MFT Graduate Intern, Foster Care/Unaccompanied Refugee Minors June 2024-August 2024
Crittenton Services for Children and Families, Fullerton, CA
- Interviewed, assessed, diagnosed, and designed/implemented appropriate treatment planning and evidence-based intervention based on DSM-V criteria.
- Facilitated therapy services in English, Spanish, and used translation services.
- Provided weekly individual and group psychotherapy to clients.
- Provided crisis intervention with clients.
- Maintained communication with youth care workers regarding client's needs.
- Conducted intake/ongoing assessments, case review reports and documented progress.
- Worked with teen mothers conducting family therapy with child and mother.
- Designed treatment plans utilizing reviews and client input to determine type and frequency of treatment. Implementing therapies that would bring about positive outcomes, reviewing progress continuously.
- Assessed functional impairments and psychological status using assessment tools and standard evaluation protocols.
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- EMDR Therapy Basic Training
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
- Teaching Family Model (TFM)
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Youth Care Worker
Crittenton Services for Families and Children
09.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Counseling
Hope International University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Hope International University