YVONNE LUTZ
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Licensed therapist providing culturally responsive family support for children, adolescents, and young adults. Strength in assessment, treatment planning, and progress documentation. Applies CBT, TF-CBT, and client-centered approaches to build coping skills and support continuity of care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Marriage and Family Therapist
St. Anne's Family Services
Los Angeles, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Delivered therapeutic support to clients across age groups, facilitating coping strategies for various mental health issues.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for diverse client populations, crafting personalized strategies to effectively address unique emotional needs.
- Developed and implemented client-centered therapy plans geared towards transformational change within families.
- Assessed client needs and adjusted therapeutic curriculum to align with individual goals.
- Utilized creative therapeutic approaches, including play therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals and community resources to foster an integrated network of care.
- Maintained accurate records/documentation and submitted therapy notes promptly to ensure continuity of care.
- Adhere to ethical guidelines and professional standards
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Antioch University Counseling Center- Da Vinci Connect Elementary/Middle School
Hawthorne, CA
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided individual therapy to children ages 9-14, promoting emotion regulation, calming techniques, and person-centered therapy, expanding feelings vocabulary.
- Utilized CBT techniques to identify and modify thought patterns, enhancing emotional awareness and behavioral responses.
- Facilitated mindful awareness practices in therapeutic sessions, fostering emotional regulation and resilience.
- Collaborated with parents, providing strategies to reinforce therapeutic progress at home.
- Maintained progress notes to ensure proper documentation of session content.
Education
MA - Clinical Psychology
Antioch University
Culver City, CA09-2023
Master of Business Administration -
Woodbury University
Burbank, CA06-2001
Skills
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- TF-CBT
- Clinical assessment
- Treatment planning
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Child therapy
- Grief support
- Depression coping strategies
- Cultural responsiveness
- Active listening
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem solving
- Socratic questioning
- Adaptability
- Empathy
VOLUNTEERING
La Canada Flintridge Educational Foundation, Executive Director/VP/Co-President, 2019, 2024, Fundraising, executive leadership supporting the La Canada Unified School District.
Certification
- LMFT/ #165629
Timeline
Marriage and Family Therapist
St. Anne's Family Services
01.2024 - Current
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Antioch University Counseling Center- Da Vinci Connect Elementary/Middle School
02.2022 - 01.2024
MA - Clinical Psychology
Antioch University
Master of Business Administration -
Woodbury University