Experience

University of Saint Joseph

• Macao
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Sep 2010 - Present

  Teach graduate level courses in Human Development Over the Lifespan: Theories and Application and Theoretical and Practical Sources for Career/Lifestyle Development. Teach graduate level courses in Human Development Over the Lifespan: Theories and Application and Theoretical and Practical Sources for Career/Lifestyle Development.



Private Practice

• Psychotherapist

  • Aug 2010 - Present

  Provide clinical mental health counseling and psychotherapy services to clients seeking support for depression, anxiety, grief and loss, parenting struggles, relationship conflict, and spiritual growth. Provide clinical mental health counseling and psychotherapy services to clients seeking support for depression, anxiety, grief and loss, parenting struggles, relationship conflict, and spiritual growth.



Talent Development

• Development Consultant and Administrative Assistant

  • Mar 1995 - Oct 2009

  Managed department budget, resource inventory, team communications, and training support operations for unit and enterprise-wide Talent Development team.Built solid relationships with and provided consultation for human resources professionals and business leaders on organizational development programs, assessments, and services to help meet their business commitments and goals. Created tools and resources for career, employee, and leadership development to individuals and teams enterprise-wide. Designed and delivered educational, career, and leadership workshops and presentations to business and corporate teams, including career development planning, Myers-Briggs team seminars, time management, and HR topics. Managed data collection and presentation of talent management metrics for executive development planning. Managed online and manual administration and reporting for leadership assessments (360 degree feedback, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, DISC Inventory) to support individual and team development in business and corporate units. Presented Career & Leadership Development segment on weekly basis to new employees during the New Hire Orientation program.



Northwest Center for Mental Health and Family Services

• Mental Health Counselor Intern

  • Sep 2008 - Apr 2009

  Counseled dually diagnosed and seriously and persistently mentally ill clients of all ages (age 8 to 85) on issues related to mental health. Conducted intake and assessment, created treatment plans, provided education and therapy for individuals and groups diagnosed with Axis I and II disorders, including mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, addictions, and trauma. Partnered with organizational and community professionals (staff psychiatrists, state social services departments, community service agencies, and court representatives) to promote optimum mental health and in support of client treatment plan goals. Created and maintained client files, case records, providing written and verbal documentation of client progress and status.Attended clinical team educational and supervisory meetings for clinical development and client case management.Co-led social skills group therapy for adolescent males.



Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Partial Hospitalization Program

• Mental Health Counselor Intern

  • May 2008 - Sep 2008

  Collaborated with clinical team on client intake meetings, individual treatment planning, and client progress during stay at the program.Partnered with agency's licensed professionals to plan for and provide group sessions, client education & high risk prevention counseling.Led client group sessions for stress management, self-esteem, and co-led weekly multiple family therapy sessions.Provided individual counseling for program participants.Periodically managed adolescent therapy group.