Vanessa Barbosa
Clinical Mental Health Intern
Tampa,FL
Summary
Dedicated counseling graduate student preparing for registration as a Clinical Mental Health Intern in Florida by May 2025. Eager to apply theoretical counseling knowledge to practical settings, with a focus on treatment planning and therapeutic interventions. Skilled in active listening and empathy, committed to supporting students in achieving their therapeutic goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor Intern
Tampa Bay Blvd. Elementary School
Tampa, FL
11.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of all counseling sessions including notes about student progress.
- Conferred with parents, teachers and administrators to discuss children's progress and resolve behavioral and academic problems.
- Advocated for students' needs and rights within the school system, working to remove barriers to their success.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay informed about best practices and emerging issues in school counseling.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions to students in accordance with school policies.
- Designed and delivered classroom guidance lessons focused on topics such as bullying prevention, study skills, and college readiness.
- Observed students during classroom activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior and social development.
- Counseled individuals to help overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Elementary School Substitute Teacher
Kelly Education
Tampa, Florida
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained classroom order and discipline, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
- Implemented school policies effectively, managing diverse student behaviors.
- Ensured the safety of all students at all times while in the classroom or on school grounds.
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by the classroom teachers to educate students about key concepts.
- Operated computers or audio-visual aids to supplement class presentations.
- Fostered a positive learning environment that promoted mutual respect.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Counseling the Soul, LLC.
Tampa, FL
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted clients in developing skills related to stress management, self-care strategies, communication skills .
- Attended weekly supervision meetings with Clinical Supervisor to discuss progress of cases and receive feedback and guidance.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
- Conducted therapy, provided crisis intervention and educated patients and families.
- Provided individual, couples, and family therapy services to clients in a clinical setting.
- Engaged in continuing education activities such as attending workshops or seminars related to clinical practice.
- Provided case management services by linking clients to community resources or referring them to outside providers when needed.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions focusing on topics such as grief and loss, addiction recovery, anger management.
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to assess and treat mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, PTSD.
Elementary School Substitute Teacher
Joan K Mendel Elementary School- Dodea Pacific East
Yokota AFB, Japan
12.2020 - 06.2023
- Developed and administered assessments to faculty and students
- Developed social-emotional lesson plans for multiple classrooms, fostering student well-being.
- Provided social-emotional classroom counseling lessons, small group lessons, and supervised one-on-one sessions to children
- Collaborated and coordinated with administration, colleagues, and students to encourage and support student success
- Mentored school children and executed assigned lesson plans while providing classroom instructions for Pre-K to grade 5 students
- Ensured accountability and assumed responsibility for students' behavior during class, lunch, and recess by providing documentation of students' performance to teachers and administration
Broker Assistant
Actinver Securities
Plantation, Florida
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Coordinated projects and maintained comprehensive records.
- Developed tracking procedures, updated databases, and Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
- Met legal and ethical requirements by correctly completing essential clientele forms
- Managed communications between staff and clients, producing error-free correspondence and routing all mail
Childcare Provider
Child Development Center
Eglin AFB, Florida
03.2013 - 11.2013
- Facilitated learning and creativity among groups of up to 20 children through effective classroom organization.
- Managed classroom dynamics by fostering constructive student conduct and promoting educational engagement.
- Implemented safety and security protocols for child protection.
- Guided children's learning experiences and supported emotional development in a childcare setting.
Education
Dual Masters - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL05.2009
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Group therapy facilitation
- Mental health diagnosis
- Multicultural competence
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Child, adolescents, and adult counseling
- Solutions-focused
- Advocacy for Students and clients
Affiliations
- Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International, 03/2023 - Present
- Golden Key Honor Society, 08/2023 - Present
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
School Counselor Intern
Tampa Bay Blvd. Elementary School
11.2024 - Current
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Counseling the Soul, LLC.
02.2024 - 11.2024
Elementary School Substitute Teacher
Kelly Education
09.2023 - Current
Elementary School Substitute Teacher
Joan K Mendel Elementary School- Dodea Pacific East
12.2020 - 06.2023
Broker Assistant
Actinver Securities
06.2018 - 08.2019
Childcare Provider
Child Development Center
03.2013 - 11.2013
Dual Masters - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Florida Atlantic University
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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Graduate coursework
- School Counseling Internship, 11/2024 - Present
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling Internship, 06/2024 - 11/2024
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling Practicum, 02/2024 - 05/2024
- Human Sexuality, 02/2024 - 05/2024
- Crisis, Trauma, and Response, 11/2023 - 02/2024
- Psychopharmacology, 11/2023 - 02/2024
- Social Change in Action, Prevention, Consultation and Advocacy, 08/2023 - 11/2023
- Counseling Addictive Disorders, 08/2023 - 11/2023
- Child and Adolescent Counseling, 06/2023 - 08/2023
- Career Counseling, 06/2023 - 08/2023
- Research Methods and Program Evaluations, 02/2023 - 05/2023
- Couple and Family Counseling, 02/2023 - 05/2023
- Diagnosis and Assessment, 11/2022 - 02/2023
- Group Process and Dynamics, 11/2022 - 02/2023
- Assessment in Counseling, 08/2022 - 11/2022
- Lifespan Development, 08/2022 - 11/2022
- Multicultural Counseling, 06/2022 - 08/2022
- Techniques of Counseling, 02/2022 - 05/2022
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Counseling, 02/2022 - 02/2022
- Theories of Counseling, 11/2021 - 02/2022
- Introduction to Mental Health Counseling, 08/2021 - 11/2021
- Foundations of MS Counseling, 08/2021 - 11/2021
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