Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and Associate Practicing Clinical Counselor

• Oct 2021 - Present

Respite Caregiver

• Jul 2015 - Present

*Cared for Children and Teens from Ages 2 to 16 years old with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other Disabilities *Assisted with Homework & Encouraged Development of Reading Skills *Supported quality care by providing Diaper Changing, Food Preparation and Bathing Assistance *Engaged Children in Play- Coloring/Drawing, Nature Walks, Playing Sports, Music/Singing & Dancing *Quickly Adapted to Client need's and developed rapport quickly within first meetings *Established long term relationships with families and children served *Provided resources and referral for additional services and supports for clients such as therapy, classes and camps Show less

Marriage And Family Therapist Trainee

• Apr 2020 - Sep 2021

* Utilized flexibility and adaptability to onboard during Covid-19 Pandemic and Telehealth transitions *Co-facilitated 3 to 5 psychotherapy groups per week with 3 to 10 clients per group via telehealth *Maintained current notes and records for individual clients(2-5 per week) and groups(3-5 per week) *Strategized creative integrative interventions to provide clinical assessment and collaborative treatment planning *Facilitated LGBTQ+, Teen Sexual Assault, Intimate Partner Violence Support and Batterer’s Intervention groups *Created psychoeducation powerpoints and catered weekly lessons for facilitated groups *Integrated CBT, Person Centered, Recovery, Mindfulness, Music and Art into treatment with clients *Curated individualized treatment for clients ages 14 to 65 who experienced sexual and interpersonal traumas *Worked weekly with Supervisors and co-therapists to reflect and improve on clinical skills *Provided quality care, empathic treatment and a safe space for survivors Show less

Behavioral Therapist

• 2015 - Jul 2021

*Implemented Behavior Intervention plans for each client with weekly supervision by a BCBA *Built rapport with each client and their families in diverse communities and socioeconomic statuses *Helped each client to reach goals in the areas of behavior, communication, self-monitoring, interpersonal, and self-care skills. *Catered each client's session to the individual through constant observation and adaptation *Specialized in recognizing setting events or precursor behaviors and adapting to the client's mood *Promoted appropriate behavior by using positive reinforcement methods, with emphasis on non-restraint techniques *Calmly responded to challenging behaviors including, but not limited to self-injury and aggression. *Practiced many techniques for reinforcement including play, music/singing, art, and conversation *Provided creative responses to challenges and crisis interventions during in-home sessions *Utilized careful attention and observations to attune client programs to their unique daily needs Show less