Tanvi Bellamkonda
San Jose,CA
Summary
Compassionate clinical psychology student with experience in crisis intervention, eager to collaborate with mental health professionals to provide comprehensive, holistic care to clients. Strong ability to establish rapport with clients of diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to achieving MFT licensure and contributing to the well-being of diverse populations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crisis Counselor Volunteer
YWCA Silicon Valley
San Jose, CA
10.2024 - Current
- Provided immediate crisis counseling to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking.
- Ensured a safe environment for clients by adhering strictly to confidentiality protocols at all times.
- Coordinated resources to support clients and help each achieve targets.
- Collected relevant information from callers to determine support needs and evaluate risk of harm.
- Maintained accurate records of all client interactions using computer software programs.
DBT Group Observation
Tami Schmalz, Private Practice
Redwood City, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Observed weekly Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) group sessions, led by a licensed therapist in private practice.
- Gained firsthand knowledge of DBT principles, including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
- Developed a deeper understanding of therapeutic techniques and group dynamics in a clinical setting.
Peer Mentor
Breakthrough Silicon Valley
San Jose, CA
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided emotional support to first-generation college students to foster academic and personal growth.
- Collaborated with mentees to develop individualized plans for academic and personal success, helping them set and achieve meaningful goals.
- Counseled individuals to help overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Led monthly meetings with mentees to assess progress toward goals set during previous meetings.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Adolescent Development
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA12-2023
Skills
- DBT skills training
- Client resource navigation
- Risk assessment, including suicide and abuse identification and reporting
- Motivational interviewing techniques
- Maintaining client records
Certification
- PCIT for Traumatized Children Web Course
- DBT Skills Training
- Motivational Interviewing Skills Course
Accomplishments
- Multiple-time winner of the President’s Scholar Award
- Honors in Child and Adolescent Development
- Presented research on eco-anxiety in youth at the Western Psychological Association
- Winner of the 2024 Celebration of Future Educators Award
Timeline
Crisis Counselor Volunteer
YWCA Silicon Valley
10.2024 - Current
DBT Group Observation
Tami Schmalz, Private Practice
08.2024 - Current
Peer Mentor
Breakthrough Silicon Valley
06.2022 - 12.2023
- PCIT for Traumatized Children Web Course
- DBT Skills Training
- Motivational Interviewing Skills Course
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Arts - Child And Adolescent Development
San Jose State University
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