VERA IVANOVA
New York
Summary
A passionate and dedicated social worker with a proactive approach and a compassionate demeanor. I possess strong empathy and active listening skills, and I am adept at building trusting relationships with clients and their families. Skilled in effectively addressing diverse needs and concerns, strive to empower individuals to overcome challenges and achieve their goals. Consistently maintaining open communication and providing support. I'm committed to positively impacting the lives of those I serve.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Psych Therapist Intern
AthenaPsych
33 W 60th St 6th Floor, New York, NY 10023
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Evaluated treatment plan effectiveness regularly, making adjustments as needed based on client feedback and observed progress.
- Contributed insights during case conferences with fellow interns and supervisors, enhancing collective understanding of complex cases.
- Delivered culturally sensitive care, taking into account diverse backgrounds and individual needs of clients.
- Maintained detailed case notes, ensuring accurate documentation of clients'' progress and adherence to ethical guidelines.
- Engaged in reflective practice through supervision sessions, refining therapeutic skills and addressing areas for growth.
- Designed creative therapeutic activities tailored to individual client needs, encouraging engagement in the healing process.
- Developed expertise in a variety of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members for comprehensive treatment planning and improved client outcomes.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to help clients identify goals and overcome barriers to change.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies as needed, ensuring client safety and appropriate referrals for additional services.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication throughout the therapeutic process.
- Promoted self-care among clients by teaching stress reduction techniques such as mindfulness exercises and deep breathing practices.
- Conducted thorough assessments to diagnose mental health disorders and develop personalized treatment plans.
- Enhanced client progress by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
- Helped connect clients with community resources relevant to their specific needs, facilitating a well-rounded approach to recovery.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
Internship
Democracy Prep Harlem Elementary School
2005 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10035
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Utilized creative therapeutic modalities such as art therapy or play therapy to engage clients and facilitate a deeper understanding of their emotions and experiences.
- Provided psychoeducation on the benefits of play therapy to parents, educators, and other professionals involved in the client''s care.
- Employed play therapy techniques when working with children and adolescents, promoting self-expression and aiding in the development of healthy emotional regulation skills.
- Promoted positive coping strategies with the use of creative therapeutic interventions such as art or play therapy.
Work Experience
Institute of Career of Continuity, Inc.
New York, NY
01.2021 - 05.2024
- Student Coordinator/Office Manager/Bursar
- Provide all the aspects of student support, including Advising/Mentoring
- Coordinated academic advising services to help students select appropriate courses and maintain progress toward degree completion.
Legal Services Specialist
EPIQ / Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP
New York, USA
03.2016 - 05.2021
- Company Overview: A prominent law firm of more than 500 lawyers
- Provided all facets of office service support for a prominent law firm of more than 500 lawyers
- Responsible for managing office communications, equipment, and operations
- A prominent law firm of more than 500 lawyers
Sales Associate
Zara
New York, USA
11.2015 - 03.2016
- Served as liaison between customers, store personnel, and various store departments
- Extended customer subscriptions, offering discounts and promotions to ensure high customer retention rates
- Built loyalty and long-term relationships with customers while achieving individual sales goals
- Managed a wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently
Education
SCCW Program -
Columbia University of New York
New York, NY03.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Baruch College Of The City University Of New York
New York, NY05.2021
Skills
- Psycho-Therapist
- Crisis intervention
- Therapeutic techniques
- Case documentation
- Client assessment
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Clinical documentation
- Motivational interviewing
- Multicultural competence
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Individual counseling
- Building rapport
- Empathy development
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Psychodynamic approaches
- Anxiety management
Bilingual- Russian, English
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Psych Therapist Intern
AthenaPsych
09.2024 - 05.2025
Internship
Democracy Prep Harlem Elementary School
09.2023 - 05.2024
Work Experience
Institute of Career of Continuity, Inc.
01.2021 - 05.2024
Legal Services Specialist
EPIQ / Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP
03.2016 - 05.2021
Sales Associate
Zara
11.2015 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Baruch College Of The City University Of New York
SCCW Program -
Columbia University of New York
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