Overview
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Education
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Sydney Matis

Springville,UT

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Counseling Intern

Zest for Life Counseling
American Fork, UT
01.2025 - Current
  • Provide individual counseling for clients with a range of mental health concerns using evidence-based approaches.
  • Conduct intake assessments, create treatment plans, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
  • Collaborate with supervisors and peers to ensure ethical, effective, and culturally responsive care.

Bridal Consultant

Utah Bride Room
Draper, UT
10.2023 - 05.2025
  • Conducted one-on-one consultations, offering personalized recommendations based on each client’s vision.
  • Built rapport using reflective listening to create a safe, affirming experience.
  • Facilitated bridal growth through informed, updated trainings and techniques.

Undergraduate Research Assistant – Psychology

Southern Virginia University
Buena Vista, VA
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Completed IRB training, helped design studies, recruit participants, and administer surveys.
  • Maintained ethical research practices, including informed consent and confidentiality.

Psychiatric Technician

Utah State Hospital
Provo, UT
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Supported intake assessments and documented patient history and presenting symptoms.
  • Ensured safety during high-stress interventions and collaborated with care teams.
  • Monitored and recorded patients' physical and emotional well-being.

Education

Master of Science (M.S.) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Provo, UT
12.2025

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology

Southern Virginia University
Buena Vista, VA
05.2023

Volunteer Experience

Southern Virginia University- Pride Club Community Outreach Ambassador, Aug. 2019-Jan. 2023 

  • Led events promoting LGBTQ+ mental health, inclusivity, and advocacy.
  • Represented the Pride Club at student panels and community forums.
  • Organized and led outreach initiatives to raise awareness about LGBTQ+ issues.

Timeline

Counseling Intern

Zest for Life Counseling
01.2025 - Current

Bridal Consultant

Utah Bride Room
10.2023 - 05.2025

Psychiatric Technician

Utah State Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022

Undergraduate Research Assistant – Psychology

Southern Virginia University
08.2021 - 05.2023

Master of Science (M.S.) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology

Southern Virginia University
Sydney Matis