Veronica Cervantes
Ventura,CA
Summary
Spanish Speaking Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with two years of experience providing empathetic and compassionate counseling services to children, adolescents, couples and individuals. Excited to collaborate with a new mental health team to empower clients through development of healthy communication skills and coping strategies. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the mental health field and continue to grow in my own journey.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Guresky Mental Health & Family Counseling Services
Pacoima , CA
2021.09 - 2024.09
- Maintained a case load of thirty plus clients providing therapy services in Spanish & English.
- Maintained accurate and thorough notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
- Established rapport with diverse clientele, creating a safe environment for open dialogue and growth.
- Utilized play therapy techniques with children to facilitate expression of emotions and processing of traumatic experiences
- Supported parents in navigating challenging situations such as divorce or custody disputes, reducing stressors in the family system
- Provided psychoeducation to clients on mental health conditions, fostering understanding and self-awareness
Direct Care Staff
Mental Wellness Center
Santa Barbara , CA
2019.06 - 2021.05
- Administered daily medication to all residents in facility
- Supported clients with activities of daily living.
- Maintained client case files updated
- Assisted clients in attending their respective virtual/phone appointments
Case Aide
County Of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara , CA
2006.02 - 2019.02
- Supported five Adult Protective Services Social Workers with each of their full case loads as needed.
- Coordinated and transported clients to vital services
- Served as liaison between clients and community resources.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Antioch University
Santa Barbara03.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Antioch University
Santa Barbara03.2017
Associate of Arts -
Ventura Community College
Ventura08.2009
Skills
- Counseling in Spanish & English
- Focus in Somatic Psychology
- Multicultural Competence
- Ability to quickly engender trust and build rapport with a variety of clients
- Superior verbal and written skills
- Highly compassionate and client centered
- Child & Adolescent Counseling
- Couples Counseling
- Individual Counseling
- Grief Counseling
- Timely and appropriate clinical documentation
- Follows lawful and ethical practices of therapy
Volunteer Experience
*Girl Scouts USA - Troop Leader (Ojai, Ca.) September 1994 - May 2001
*Church Winter Homeless Shelter - Kitchen Staff (Ojai, Ca.) Winter 2015
*Healing Hands Ministry Food Pantry & Hot Meals - Kitchen Staff (Ventura, Ca.) April 2024 - Present
Affiliations
- Member, California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT) # 10059614
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Type
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Timeline
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
Guresky Mental Health & Family Counseling Services
2021.09 - 2024.09
Direct Care Staff
Mental Wellness Center
2019.06 - 2021.05
Case Aide
County Of Santa Barbara
2006.02 - 2019.02
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Antioch University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Antioch University
Associate of Arts -
Ventura Community College
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