Experience

Insightful Matters Family Counseling Professionals, Inc.

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• AMFT - Marriage and Family Therapist

  • Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

  Huntington Beach, California, United States - Primary population is private pay/ insurance. -Clients are adults and teens struggling with anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, adjustment disorders, substance use disorders, anger management problems, marital dissatisfaction, emotional dysregulation problems, impulse control, poor distress tolerance, post traumatic stress, sexual and violent traumas, and those with criminal history. - Provided structured individual, family, and couples therapy using evidence-based approaches. The… Show more - Primary population is private pay/ insurance. -Clients are adults and teens struggling with anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, adjustment disorders, substance use disorders, anger management problems, marital dissatisfaction, emotional dysregulation problems, impulse control, poor distress tolerance, post traumatic stress, sexual and violent traumas, and those with criminal history. - Provided structured individual, family, and couples therapy using evidence-based approaches. The preferred modality is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (Skills). - Conducted short measures on Triduum to track patient progress. - Managed HIPAA-compliant notes on Therapy Notes. Show less



Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Psychology Extern for CalWORKs - PsyD Candidate

  • Sep 2021 - Jun 2022

  Los Angeles County, California, United States - Conducted intake assessments, created treatment plans, diagnosed, and conducted individual psychotherapy for adults seeking mental health services per DMH standards and policies. - Addressed mental health barriers to employment using CBT, DBT, CPT and ACT techniques and models. -Conducted and co-facilitated a DBT Skills group. -Maintained detailed records through the Medical Information Systems in accordance with DMH standards and policies. -Attended various consultations… Show more - Conducted intake assessments, created treatment plans, diagnosed, and conducted individual psychotherapy for adults seeking mental health services per DMH standards and policies. - Addressed mental health barriers to employment using CBT, DBT, CPT and ACT techniques and models. -Conducted and co-facilitated a DBT Skills group. -Maintained detailed records through the Medical Information Systems in accordance with DMH standards and policies. -Attended various consultations, training, and grand rounds provided by Harbor UCLA for professional development. -Completed CBT and DBT training modules. -Conducted lead role in research on effects of Covid-19 on Anxiety, Depression, and Work and Social Adjustment. Show less



College Medical Center PHP

• AMFT - Marriage and Family Therapist I

  • Oct 2019 - Aug 2021

  Long Beach, California, United States - Primary population served includes both inpatient and outpatient adults with severe and persistent psychiatric illnesses, predominantly thought disorders, schizophrenia, schizoaffective, traumatic brain injury, dementia, personality disorders, mood, and co-occurring substance abuse disorders. - Facilitated psychoeducation groups and processing groups on topics including: Anger management, challenging cognitive distortions, social skills, improving symptoms, controlling impulsive behavior… Show more - Primary population served includes both inpatient and outpatient adults with severe and persistent psychiatric illnesses, predominantly thought disorders, schizophrenia, schizoaffective, traumatic brain injury, dementia, personality disorders, mood, and co-occurring substance abuse disorders. - Facilitated psychoeducation groups and processing groups on topics including: Anger management, challenging cognitive distortions, social skills, improving symptoms, controlling impulsive behavior, managing anxiety, communication skills, and life management skills. - Designed and customized curriculum to meet the needs of individual patients. - Maintained records, reporting and privacy of clients in accordance with the law and company policies. - Participated in case consultations and worked with multi-disciplinary team of nurses, therapists, clinical director and other staff to ensure company compliance with quality of care. Show less



Vanguard University of Southern California

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Diagnostic Clinician

  • Aug 2020 - Jul 2021

  Costa Mesa, California, United States - Assessed college students with questions regarding learning difficulties and seeking accommodations or treatment for those difficulties - Conducted intake interviews to collect relevant information and determine appropriate test for individual students. - Conducted cognitive and personality assessments to answer referral questions posed by the students as well as referred for treatment or accommodations. - Assessments used: Rorschach Inkblot Test, WAIS-IV, WIAT-III, House Tree… Show more - Assessed college students with questions regarding learning difficulties and seeking accommodations or treatment for those difficulties - Conducted intake interviews to collect relevant information and determine appropriate test for individual students. - Conducted cognitive and personality assessments to answer referral questions posed by the students as well as referred for treatment or accommodations. - Assessments used: Rorschach Inkblot Test, WAIS-IV, WIAT-III, House Tree Person, Kinetic Family Tree, BDI, BAI, MMPI-2, CAARS, PAI, RISB, PPVT-4, CVLT-3, Severity measures for anxiety and anxiety-related disorders. - Wrote integrated reports and conducted thorough feedback sessions with patients. Show less



SSG Weber Community Center

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• AMFT - Therapist I

  • Mar 2019 - Aug 2019

  South Central Los Angeles - Conducted intake assessments, created treatment plans, diagnosed and conducted individual psychotherapy and family psychotherapy with children, adolescents and adults seeking mental health services in South Central, LA in accordance with DMH standards and policies. - Maintained detailed records through the Exym Medical Information Systems in accordance with DMH standards and policies. - Facilitated educational classes for the service population including anger management classes and… Show more - Conducted intake assessments, created treatment plans, diagnosed and conducted individual psychotherapy and family psychotherapy with children, adolescents and adults seeking mental health services in South Central, LA in accordance with DMH standards and policies. - Maintained detailed records through the Exym Medical Information Systems in accordance with DMH standards and policies. - Facilitated educational classes for the service population including anger management classes and processing groups for anger-related symptoms. - Diagnosed and treated trauma disorders, mood disorders, and conduct disorders. - Certified in Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy and CANS assessments. - Participated and took on initiating roles in various organizational and community-based activities including co-coordinating company events and contributing to book drives and donation programs within the company. - Maintained record keeping, reporting and privacy of clients in accordance with the law. Show less



Universal Psychological Services

• AMFT - Psych Assistant

  • Mar 2018 - Oct 2018

  Newport Beach - Assessed adult patients from various backgrounds seeking worker’s compensation for psychological injuries. - Interviewed patients and administered psychological tests while developing rapport. - Administered and summarized complex clinical interviews, mental status exam, BDI, BAI, PCL-S, MBMD, MCMI-III. - Conducted individual therapy sessions based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help patients return to baseline functioning. - Summarized all data from assessments and interviews… Show more - Assessed adult patients from various backgrounds seeking worker’s compensation for psychological injuries. - Interviewed patients and administered psychological tests while developing rapport. - Administered and summarized complex clinical interviews, mental status exam, BDI, BAI, PCL-S, MBMD, MCMI-III. - Conducted individual therapy sessions based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help patients return to baseline functioning. - Summarized all data from assessments and interviews into a report. Show less



San Fernando Valley Counseling Center

• United States
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• AMFT - Trainee

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  - Assessed individuals using intake interviews, identified appropriate treatment services and advocacy support to meet the needs of clients with existing disorders, co-existing disorders and court mandated cases for diverse populations. - Conducted individual, group and family counseling sessions in a community mental health setting using psychodynamic theories and CBT models. Services were not covered by insurance. - Participated in consultation and collaboration with other professional… Show more - Assessed individuals using intake interviews, identified appropriate treatment services and advocacy support to meet the needs of clients with existing disorders, co-existing disorders and court mandated cases for diverse populations. - Conducted individual, group and family counseling sessions in a community mental health setting using psychodynamic theories and CBT models. Services were not covered by insurance. - Participated in consultation and collaboration with other professional staff members, social workers and counselors to discuss, evaluate and develop treatment plans. - Developed anger management group therapy curriculum and conducted parenting classes. - Recorded interventions and progress notes for each session. - Volunteered hours in billing and other administrative roles during staff shortages and internal restructuring. Show less



ANC Growing Up Reading Clinic

• Literary Instructor

  • Mar 2015 - Oct 2017

  Sylmar, CA - Guided children grades 2-8 to improve their comprehension, critical thinking skills, creative writing, analytical writing, persuasive writing, and vocabulary based on company established elementary and middle school curriculum. - Adopted the company teaching philosophy: teacher-directed learning with thorough and comprehensive literary instruction and feedback. - Developed high school literature curriculum for the company. - Participated in parent-teacher conferences providing… Show more - Guided children grades 2-8 to improve their comprehension, critical thinking skills, creative writing, analytical writing, persuasive writing, and vocabulary based on company established elementary and middle school curriculum. - Adopted the company teaching philosophy: teacher-directed learning with thorough and comprehensive literary instruction and feedback. - Developed high school literature curriculum for the company. - Participated in parent-teacher conferences providing detailed feedback on the child's progress. - Served diverse populations; mainly Korean-American children. Show less