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Veronica O'Brien

San Jose,CA

Summary

Knowledgeable and empathic counselor with a background practicing evidence based approaches to helping others live a more fruitful life. Skilled in grief and child centered therapy models, my goal is to help the most amount of students in the school setting.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Grief Counselor

Bill Wilson Center
06.2023 - Current
  • In charge of assisting the director in overseeing the interns and volunteers of the counseling team. This includes but is not limited to producing training content, editing and revising training documents as needed, training the new staff on grief counseling, proper notetaking, ethical and legal standards, and the department policies and procedures.
  • Screen and assess all possible grief group participants and provide 1-1 grief counseling for clients who are not ready to be in group therapy.
  • Oversee all grief groups (7+) that run on an eight week basis all year long. Lead grief groups of ages two years old up to adults for those who have lost a family member when coverage is needed.
  • Attend individual and group supervision 2x per week.
  • Document all client notes in AWARDS.
  • Handle billing and payments for all group and 1-1 counseling services.

MFT Trainee

Pajaro Valley Prevention Services
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Provided 1-1 therapy sessions to students on school campus using a variety of interventions including psychodynamic object relations therapy, CBT, DBT, and CCPT.
  • Conduct intakes with legal guardians of the students and continue to participate in collaterals with the family throughout the school year.
  • Conduct assessments and implement treatment plans using the DSM-5 and the collaboration of input from supervisors.
  • Document all mental status exams, bio/psycho/social's, progress notes, treatment plans, and any collaterals with family or school personnel using Noteable.
  • Stay up to date on all legal standards as well as participating in ethical conduct with all clients.

Teachers Assistant

Santa Clara University
03.2023 - Current
  • Provided instructional support to students including feedback on therapy sessions conducted by students. The primary goal of this course is to guide students to follow the pain of the client and learn to listen with their whole being.
  • Collaborated with teacher for lesson preparation and debriefed on all all therapy sessions done in the classroom to track growth of the students.
  • Grade papers and provide feedback to students on a weekly basis.

Professional Photographer

Self Employed
01.2014 - Current
  • Provide excellent customer service to clients from first stages of booking to final product being delivered.
  • Handle all communications with clients promptly and professionally.
  • Managed all marketing and advertising including website building, brand strategy, social media posts, and collaboration with other small businesses.
  • Maintain proper record of all bookkeeping.

Childcare Center Director

Provac Inc
03.2019 - 01.2021
  • Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
  • Monitored and observed child progress, interactions and behavior and reported these findings to parents.
  • Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability for the children.
  • Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
  • Worked directly with children ages 0-5 years old providing exceptional care, patience, and education to foster growth in motor, sensory, language, and social skills.

Education

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
06.2020

Skills

  • Actively participate in selfcare on a daily basis
  • Values constructive criticism
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Self motivated
  • Driven work ethic
  • Culturally competent
  • Educational and clinical experience in Child Centered Play Therapy/Experiential Play Therapy
  • 10 Years working with children, including children with disabilities
  • Training in client documentation (AWARDS, AVATAR)

Timeline

Lead Grief Counselor

Bill Wilson Center
06.2023 - Current

Teachers Assistant

Santa Clara University
03.2023 - Current

MFT Trainee

Pajaro Valley Prevention Services
08.2022 - 06.2023

Childcare Center Director

Provac Inc
03.2019 - 01.2021

Professional Photographer

Self Employed
01.2014 - Current

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology

Santa Clara University

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of California, Santa Cruz

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