VINCENT AGUILAR
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Licensed Marriage and Family therapist (LMFT) and Clinical Supervisor with experience overseeing associate clinicians and ensuring high standards of patient care and staff performance. Skilled in leadership, conflict resolution, and team development, with strong knowledge of clinical best practices. Provides evidence-based, tailored interventions for individuals, couples, and families, with specialization in ADHD, Couples counseling, addiction and complex family relational dynamics.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Supervisor/LMFT
Headlight Health/Sokya Health
01.2021 - Current
- Facilitated therapeutic sessions for adults, couples and families in English and Spanish utilizing evidence-based modalities. (Serving both military and non-military populations). Consistently exceed company productivity requirements.
- Provided guidance and oversight in training and reviewing clinical session notes for associate therapists to enhance therapeutic practices.
- Managed comprehensive clinical documentation to uphold professional standards.
- Facilitated relationship healing and formation through the implementation of various couples therapy techniques, including established modalities and my personalized Reverent Love Therapy.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists
Psychiatric Centers at San Diego
02.2018 - 01.2021
- Executed diverse evidence-based therapeutic approaches for treatment of adults, couples, and families in both English and Spanish. Consistently exceeded company productivity requirements.
- Facilitated various therapeutic groups addressing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, multicultural challenges, personality disorders, dual diagnosis, substance abuse, and couples counseling to support client well-being.
- Executed precise and professional documentation practices to enhance accuracy and compliance in clinical records.
Bilingual Mental Health Worker/Program Manager
McAlister Institute for Treatment & Education, Inc.
04.2015 - 02.2018
- Designed and implemented co-occurring youth offender program to enhance rehabilitation efforts at Camp Barrett Youth Correctional Facility.
- Designed and implemented training modules focused on Hispanic cultural awareness for program managers.
- Provided Family Therapy Sessions (utilizing evidence-based modalities) for parents and clients.
- Analyzed client progress and prepared monthly status reports, fostering communication with probation and school officials to support program effectiveness.
- Implemented and conducted daily substance abuse-related psycho-education & process groups.
Bilingual Family Therapist
Union of Pan Asian Communities
12.2012 - 04.2015
- Performed goal-oriented psychotherapy with individuals, families, and groups, in-home, clinics, and schools (clinically supervised).
- Conducted diagnostic screening, Behavioral Health Assessments, and detailed Client plans.
- Functioned as a multicultural team member and participated in diagnosis, treatment, and discharge planning.
- Followed the County of San Diego and Program clinical documentation guidelines and timelines.
- Participated in staff meetings, weekly supervision sessions, case conferences, training, and other quality assurance activities.
Bilingual Family Therapist
Phoenix House
03.2012 - 11.2012
- Provided residential treatment to dual-diagnosis adolescents with trauma utilizing individual and family psychotherapy in a residential recovery facility. (clinically supervised).
- Conducted several groups, such as chemical dependency, relapse prevention, and emotional cartography, weekly.
- Responsible for supplementing the mental health and family section of the various treatment plans, establishing clinical diagnoses, and formulating integrative summaries in both the Welligent System and Anasazi.
Bilingual Adolescent/Family Therapist
Grossmont Union Unified School District
El Cajon, CA
06.2010 - 03.2012
- Conducted individual psychotherapy sessions with adolescents experiencing diverse emotional disturbances.(clinically supervised).
- Developed and conducted various Latino Youth groups focusing on acculturation and cultural diversity.
- Implemented a counseling and support group program to address the issues and needs of Teen Dads.
- Created a program titled C.A.R.E.D. “Cultural Awareness Regarding Emotional Distancing” brings attention to the variety of ways different cultures view emotional well-being.
- Delivered lectures at annual Grossmont Parent Conference and multiple sessions for English Learner Advisory Council, emphasizing holistic approaches to address students' psychological, intellectual, and emotional challenges.
Bilingual Family Therapist/Program Manager
Harmonium, Inc./Barrio Station Site
08.2011 - 03.2012
- Conducted 1:1 family therapy and group therapy sessions to enhance client well-being and support mental health goals.
- Facilitated partnerships between probation department and schools to address legal issues and provide resources for teens with conduct disorders and emotional distress.
- Implemented family therapy sessions in Spanish, utilizing cultural sensitivity to cultivate a supportive environment and deepen therapeutic connections.
Education
Master of Arts Psychology - Marriage and Family Therapy
Chapman University
Orange, CABachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CASkills
- Bilingual/Bicultural (Native Fluency-English/Spanish)
- Evidence-based therapy expertise
- Designed and implemented the first bicultural mental health program geared towards adolescents at the Camp Barrett Correctional Facility
- Developed a comprehensive Bio-Psycho-Socio-Existential treatment approach for addictions
- Stanford University Certification: Psychology of Addiction and Recovery
- University of Cincinnati Certification: Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Offenders
- Created a unique holistic culturally sensitive therapy for relationship counseling-Reverent Love Therapy
- Public speaking expertise
Timeline
Clinical Supervisor/LMFT
Headlight Health/Sokya Health
01.2021 - Current
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists
Psychiatric Centers at San Diego
02.2018 - 01.2021
Bilingual Mental Health Worker/Program Manager
McAlister Institute for Treatment & Education, Inc.
04.2015 - 02.2018
Bilingual Family Therapist
Union of Pan Asian Communities
12.2012 - 04.2015
Bilingual Family Therapist
Phoenix House
03.2012 - 11.2012
Bilingual Family Therapist/Program Manager
Harmonium, Inc./Barrio Station Site
08.2011 - 03.2012
Bilingual Adolescent/Family Therapist
Grossmont Union Unified School District
06.2010 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of San Francisco
Master of Arts Psychology - Marriage and Family Therapy
Chapman University