Vixchel Estrada
San Jose
Summary
I am a committed Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20 plus years of experience in child and family work. Experienced in Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (ECMHC), Dyadic Therapy, Early Learning and Education Teacher, created inclusion strategies in developmentally appropriate curriculum, educational data collector, and individual mental health clinician. I have a deep understanding of the multilayers of influence of culture, society, child-rearing, education, mental, and emotional wellness. I aspire to build connections and strengthen relationships through an equity lens, alongside diverse individuals. I am a holder of hope, change, connection, and overall health, and I believe that high-quality mental health is a human right for all.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Cupertino Union School District
Sunnyvale, California
03.2024 - Current
- Collaborate as a key member of the SPED multidisciplinary team to ensure equitable access to education and support student success.
- Provide individual therapy sessions for students with diverse mental health needs.
- Implement crisis intervention strategies to manage acute student situations effectively.
- Maintain detailed records of therapy sessions and student progress for compliance.
- Educational-Related Mental Health Services report (ERMHS)
Mental Health Clinician
Kidango Behavioral Health
Santa Clara County
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Delivered mental health services directly to children from birth to five years old.
- Conducted intake assessments through interviews to identify specific needs.
- Provide access to mental health sessions at homes or in clients' communities to ensure equity.
- Conduction and wrote Assessment for Intervention (AFI) report to identify diagnosis and current level of needs.
Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant/ Dyadic Therapist
Star Vista
San Mateo County
09.2020 - 11.2022
- Created a relational-based model promoting nurturing environments that improve social and emotional outcomes.
- Worked collaboratively across Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz counties on emotional wellness initiatives.
- Delivered training programs for parents, families, and educators to enhance community engagement.
- Partnered with diverse professionals, including occupational therapists and family advocates, during IEP sessions.
- Provided learning opportunities for clients on mental health topics to promote awareness and understanding.
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Bill Wilson Center
Santa Clara County
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Provided individual therapy in the Child Abuse and Treatment (CHAT) Program (5-18 years), Therapist support staff for unhoused Transitional Aged Youth (16-26 years) Adult Counseling program
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy - Trauma Studies
Pacific Oaks College - School of Cultural and Family Psychology
Pasadena, CA01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development - Early Childhood Education
Pacific Oaks College
Pasadena, CA01.2016
Skills
- Active listening
- Organizational skills
- Cultural humility
- Motivation
- Understanding
- Individual therapy
- Mental health assessment
- Documentation compliance
- Family advocacy
- Problem solving
Hobbies and Interests
- Music
- Museums
- Cooking
- Nature
- Family
- Community
Languages
- Experience with communicating with multi-lingual families including Farsi, Russian, Spanish, Tigrigna, and Vietnamese. Learned to utilize technology, translator lines, Text messaging, and family person choice.
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Cupertino Union School District
03.2024 - Current
Mental Health Clinician
Kidango Behavioral Health
11.2022 - 03.2024
Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant/ Dyadic Therapist
Star Vista
09.2020 - 11.2022
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Bill Wilson Center
09.2019 - 09.2020
Master of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy - Trauma Studies
Pacific Oaks College - School of Cultural and Family Psychology
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development - Early Childhood Education
Pacific Oaks College