Sydney Bristol
Summary
Empathetic Therapist Intern offering exceptional compassion and communication skills. Experienced working with LGBTQ+, neurodiverse, low income, and immigrant families struggling with PTSD, MDD, GAD, and family conflict. Actively learning and practicing postmodern systemic therapy models to promote second order change in the family system. Currently working towards obtaining LGMFT licensure in MD.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist Intern
Center for Healthy Families
09.2022 - Current
- Managed caseload of of up to 22 clients weekly using various types of therapies with an emphasis on postmodern modalities including: IFS, EFT, CBT, SFBT, Narrative, Structural, Experiential, and Somatic Experiencing.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all sessions, including progress notes, intake forms, discharge summaries.
- Participated in weekly case reviews and clinical supervision, including live supervision on both sides of the mirror.
Therapist Intern
Linkages To Learning
09.2023 - Current
- Provided individual, family, and group counseling to elementary students with a variety of mental health issues, with an emphasis on Theraplay, CCPT, Filial, and CBPT models.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents, and other professionals to develop plans for addressing student and family needs.
- Created and implemented curriculum for CBPT and play processing groups for 1st-4th graders
- Participated in individual and group supervision to enhance play therapy and POTs skills.
Couples Expert Facilitator
Together Program
09.2022 - Current
- Co-facilitate online workshops with financial experts to promote healthy couples relationships, personal well-being, and financial stability
- Provided psycho-education to couples on improving communication, individual and dyadic stress management, and developing conflict resolution skills, while maintaining fidelity to the research methodology
- Facilitated group discussions and activities and managed group dynamics to tailor sessions to assessed needs
- Participated in research on facilitator implementation for the LGBTQ+ community.
Graduate Assistant - Graduation Clearance
University of Maryland BSOS Advising
07.2022 - Current
- Collected and assessed student data pertaining to orientation, academic progress, and graduation clearance
- Review and approve/deny major change requests, academic clemency requests, transcript audits, and graduation plans
- Maintain student information through comprehensive electronic data systems and input notes into TerpEngage, UAchieve, SIS, and Advise on the Web.
Family Advocate II
YMCA’s Children’s Crisis Outreach & Response System (CCORS)
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Worked within a team setting to provide culturally sensitive, family focused, evidence and strength-based advocacy and coaching to decrease crisis and increase in-home stabilization for youth and their families
- Created and implement family Safety Plans and Action Plans to address priority needs
- Worked with school staff to establish IEP and 504 plans
- Provided case management services by connecting families to long term outpatient care, coordinating care between hospitals, therapists, and wraparound services.
- Provided 24 hour on call support to the emergency outreach line for King County
CCORS Representative
North East Community Resource Team
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Review applications for children’s long term inpatient programs (CLIP) and discuss with family and community representatives if CLIP is the correct level of care for the child
- Provide recommendations for CLIP placement and provide community resources to explore least restrictive options.
Mental Health Specialist I
Harborview Medical Center
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Conduct bio-psycho-social patient assessment, monitor vitals, and collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment team members in planning, implementing and documenting care from admission to discharge
- Lead DBT groups to promote effective problem solving and communication, and continued clinical development.
Mental Health Tech.
Navos’ Lake Burien Health Center for Children & Youth
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Assist with maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment by observing and documenting patient behavior, and provide milieu support through verbal and physical de-escalation techniques
- Develop and implement meditation and mindfulness groups and staff training.
Mental Health Coordinator
Front Street Inc.
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Provided case management, crisis intervention, and mental health services in an outpatient adult rehabilitation facility with a focus on skill development: activities of daily living, independent living skills, symptom management skills, wellness, and community reintegration
- Coordinated resident enrollment in social security programs, and taught money management skills to effectively utilize Medicare benefits
- Led group outings into the community by facilitating free admission to museums, aquariums, parks, and concerts
- Responsible for meeting daily billing requirements and MediCal documentation.
Field Study Internship
7th Avenue Center LLC.
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Assisted with day-to-day operations and co-facilitate groups including DRA, money management, symptom management, smoking cessation, and wellness outings.
Clinical Therapist Intern
Corporación de Ayuda al Paciente Mental
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Assist with day-to-day operations and co-facilitate occupational therapy and holistic health groups in Spanish in an adult board and care psychiatric facility in Santiago, Chile.
Education
Master of Science - Couples and Family Therapy
University of Maryland
05-2024
B.A. - Psychology
University of California
06-2018
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Building Rapport
- Psycho-education
- Treatment Planning
- Group Facilitation
- Individual, Couples, & Family Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Care
Conference Presentations
Education Opportunity Program Pathways to Research Symposium, May 2018 How Direct Interactions on Tumblr Influence Psychological Well-Being
Certification
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) - 1952888190
- Counselor Agency Affiliated Registration (AACR)
- Nursing Assistant Registration (NAR)
- Infant, Child, and Adult First Aid, CPR, and AED
- Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher Training Certificate
Honors And Awards
- Dean’s Honors (Spring 17, Winter 18, Spring 18, Fall 22, Winter 23, Spring 23, Summer I & II 23)
- 2023 Jeanette Spier Beavers Endowed Memorial Scholarship
- Pathways to Research, Education Opportunity Program, Awarded Research Stipend
- Psi Chi Honors Society, University of California, Santa Cruz
Research
- UCSC Human and Computer Interactions Lab, Research Assistant, Spring 2018, Did I Save That? How Metamemory Informs Search Patterns - This project investigated what occurs when people offload information onto computers, and what information remains. Results concluded that navigation behavior changes such that we prioritize the ability to find information when we offload. Responsibilities included running participants and encoding results into a database (SPSS). Professor Steve Whittaker, PhD
- UCSC Memory Lab, Research Assistant, Summer 2018, Mechanisms of Forgetting in Human Memory - This project investigates the mechanisms underlying retrieval-induced forgetting and explores their potential role in short term memory recall. Responsibilities included directing participants, collecting data, encoding results (SPSS), and creating literature reviews and annotated bibliographies to organize data collected. Professor Ben Storm, PhD
- Florida Institute for Human & Machine Cognition, Research Assistant, Summer 2018, Common Ground Learning and Explanation (COGLE) Machine Generated Evaluations During the user modeling and evaluation stage, my responsibilities included measuring and encoding the quality of user predictions about system behavior and the efficiency of user sense making., Senior Research Scientist Peter Pirolli, PhD
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Therapist Intern
Linkages To Learning
09.2023 - Current
Therapist Intern
Center for Healthy Families
09.2022 - Current
Couples Expert Facilitator
Together Program
09.2022 - Current
Graduate Assistant - Graduation Clearance
University of Maryland BSOS Advising
07.2022 - Current
CCORS Representative
North East Community Resource Team
10.2021 - 06.2022
Family Advocate II
YMCA’s Children’s Crisis Outreach & Response System (CCORS)
05.2021 - 08.2022
Mental Health Specialist I
Harborview Medical Center
08.2020 - 07.2021
Mental Health Tech.
Navos’ Lake Burien Health Center for Children & Youth
09.2019 - 04.2021
Mental Health Coordinator
Front Street Inc.
07.2018 - 08.2019
Field Study Internship
7th Avenue Center LLC.
04.2018 - 09.2018
Clinical Therapist Intern
Corporación de Ayuda al Paciente Mental
09.2017 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Couples and Family Therapy
University of Maryland
B.A. - Psychology
University of California
Similar Profiles
Sheila ToroSheila Toro
Family Support Advocate at Healthy FamiliesFamily Support Advocate at Healthy Families
Karina ManrriquezKarina Manrriquez
Marriage & Family therapist Intern at Hope for Healthy FamiliesMarriage & Family therapist Intern at Hope for Healthy Families
Mayara Da LuzMayara Da Luz
Home Visitor at Greater Brockton Healthy FamiliesHome Visitor at Greater Brockton Healthy Families
Gladys OsorioGladys Osorio
Therapist Intern at Akua Mind And BodyTherapist Intern at Akua Mind And Body
Kenny PeñaKenny Peña
Therapist Intern at Multicultural Counseling Center - MCCTherapist Intern at Multicultural Counseling Center - MCC