Tiffany Quiroga
Trabuco Canyon
Summary
Compassionate and client-centered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist with strong experience providing individual, group, and family therapy within residential and outpatient settings. Proven ability to conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, deliver evidence-based treatment (CBT, DBT, EMDR trained, trauma-informed care), and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Skilled in crisis intervention, substance use treatment, and supporting adults with mood, anxiety, personality, and trauma-related disorders. Dedicated to ethical practice, professional growth, and providing high-quality therapeutic care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist/Counsellor II
American Addiction Center-Laguna Treatment Center
Aliso Viejo, CA
03.2025 - Current
- Facilitated individual and group therap
- Conduct comprehensive clinical evaluations, biopsychosocial assessments, and diagnostic assessments to determine level of care and create individualized treatment plans.
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, and trauma-informed approaches.
- Facilitate specialized groups focused on relapse prevention, emotional regulation, trauma processing, healthy boundaries, and coping skills.
- Provide crisis counseling, risk assessments, and safety planning for clients presenting with suicidally, self-harm behaviors, and acute emotional distress.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in EHR, ensuring compliance with legal, ethical, and organizational standards.
- Participate in utilization review, treatment planning meetings, and insurance authorizations to support continued care.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, nurses, case managers, and support staff to ensure integrated and holistic client care.
- Support clients with co-occurring disorders, including substance use, trauma-related disorders, mood disorders, and personality disorders.
AMFT/APCC Therapist
Oak Health Center
Laguna Hills, CA
02.2025 - Current
- Provide weekly individual therapy for adults and adolescents with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, OCD, and life transitions.
- Conduct intake assessments, develop treatment plans, and track client progress using evidence-based interventions.
- Utilize modalities such as CBT, DBT skills training, EMDR trauma trained informed therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness-based stress reduction.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists and primary care providers to ensure coordinated treatment for complex cases.
- Maintain ethical, clinically sound documentation consistent with BBS and HIPAA standards.
Real Estate Agent
Realty One Group West
Irvine, CA
06.2013 - Current
- Facilitated successful property transactions by providing expert market analysis and client guidance.
- Developed tailored marketing strategies to enhance property visibility and attract potential buyers.
- Negotiated favorable terms for clients, ensuring satisfaction and successful closings.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients through exceptional service and effective communication.
Pre-licensed Counselor
Saddleback Church
Lake Forest
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Facilitated individual, couples, and group counseling sessions, fostering emotional growth and development.
- Developed tailored action plans for clients, addressing specific needs and challenges.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
Premarital Mentor and Facilitator
Mariners Churh
Irvine, CA
02.2019 - 12.2021
- Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect, or threats identified.
- Lead and Facilitate pre-marital couples in groups through zoom.
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for pre-marital couples
- Unpacking SIMBUS pre-marital reports with young couples.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Touro University Worldwide
Los Alamitos, CA06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Sciences
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC, Canada06.2000
Skills
- EMDR Trained, Trauma-Informed Care
- Motivational Interviewing
- Group facilitation
- individual, Couples, and Family Therapy
- CBT, DBT techniques
- Narrative therapy
- Co-occurring disorders and integrated dual-diagnosis treatment
- Crisis de-escalation and risk assessment
- Cultural humility & working with diverse populations
- Hypnotherapy certified
- NLP Master Practitioner
- Motivational interviewing
- CPR/First Aid certified
Native Mandarin Chinese speaker
I speak fluent Mandarin Chinese and Taiwanese languages.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Therapist/Counsellor II
American Addiction Center-Laguna Treatment Center
03.2025 - Current
AMFT/APCC Therapist
Oak Health Center
02.2025 - Current
Pre-licensed Counselor
Saddleback Church
11.2023 - 08.2024
Premarital Mentor and Facilitator
Mariners Churh
02.2019 - 12.2021
Real Estate Agent
Realty One Group West
06.2013 - Current
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Touro University Worldwide
Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Sciences
University of British Columbia