Terri Phillips, LMFT
Temecula,California
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience at Terri Phillips Marriage & Family Therapist INC. Expert in couples counseling and trauma-informed care, fostering healthy relationships through effective communication and conflict resolution. Proven ability to assess client needs and achieve therapeutic goals, enhancing overall mental health outcomes.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Terri Phillips Marriage & Family Therapist INC
01.2007 - Current
- Rendered mental health and counseling services to clients, focusing on development of healthy relationships.
- Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
- Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
- Provided Neurofeedback services to clients.
Family Law Court Mediator
Riverside Superior Court of California
09.2000 - 02.2011
- Led interviews and collected evidence to assist parents in reaching an agreement with regard to custody and visitation.
- Drafted detailed legal documentation and meeting notes to support case files and move towards comprehensive conflict resolution.
- Compiled information for written recommendations regarding custody and visitation if parents were unable to reach an agreement.
- Interviewed children in the case as necessary.
- Assisted clients in drafting agreements that accurately reflected negotiated terms and conditions of settlements.
- Testified in Court as needed.
Mental Health Clinician
Riverside County Department of Mental Health
03.1998 - 08.2000
- Provided appropriate referrals for Mental Health services for clients in the Child Protective Services system.
- Evaluated necessary community Mental Health service providers to make appropriate match for services.
- Assisted Child Protective Services caseworkers in negotiating necessary services for their clients.
Program Director
New Alternatives Inc.
12.1986 - 01.1998
- Supervised clinical staff and residential staff in a program for children removed from their homes for neglect and/or abuse
- Assisted as needed in other programs to train new program directors.
- Provided agency training for all levels of staff.
Juvenile Detention Officer/Supervisor
Lake County Court Services
02.1983 - 06.1986
- Established rapport with juvenile detainees through respectful communication that fostered trust-building relationships necessary for effective rehabilitation.
- Worked with juvenile offenders to help in development of decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Served as a mentor for newly hired Juvenile Detention Officers providing guidance on best practices within the profession.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
La Jolla University
San Diego, CA06-1992
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Trinity International University
Deerfield, IL01-1983
Skills
- Couples counseling
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Grief counseling
- Behavior modification
- Family systems therapy
- Parenting skills training
- Assessment and diagnosis
- Trauma-informed care
- Problem-solving
- Solution-focused techniques
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
Neurofeedback Provider
Since 2008, I have provided Neurofeedback which is Operant Conditioning of brain wave patterns. This has been effective to manage anxiety, panic, trauma responses, sleep regulation, depression, focus, and overall relaxation and functioning.
Timeline
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Terri Phillips Marriage & Family Therapist INC
01.2007 - Current
Family Law Court Mediator
Riverside Superior Court of California
09.2000 - 02.2011
Mental Health Clinician
Riverside County Department of Mental Health
03.1998 - 08.2000
Program Director
New Alternatives Inc.
12.1986 - 01.1998
Juvenile Detention Officer/Supervisor
Lake County Court Services
02.1983 - 06.1986
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
La Jolla University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Trinity International University
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