Mental Heath and PCIT Therapist

• Feb 2015 - Present

Valley Community Counseling Center is an agency geared towards providing counseling for those who have been victims of abuse whether it be emotional, physical, or sexual. Mania provides counseling for children and adults with either substantiated or unsubstantiated abuse through the form of individual therapy and family therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Parent-Child Interaction Training (PCIT) are the main theoretical orientations/modalities used in session. Mania is Safe Zone Certified through the Pride Center at California State University Sacramento, TF-CBT Certified and trained in PCIT. Show less

Marriage and Family Therapist Registered Intern #73945

• Jan 2014 - Present

Mania graduated with honors from her Master's program at California State University Sacramento and has received high praise for her ability to connect with clients and help them to achieve their therapeutic goals. In addition to her academic coursework and practicum placement, Mania has completed internships at prestigious institutions such as UC Davis CAARE Center, Head Start, and Cypress Holistic Center. Mania is experienced in working with individuals (children, teens and adults), couples, and families with a variety of presenting problems such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem, marital issues, family communication, and grief. In addition, she specializes in working with individuals who struggle with compulsive overeating and provides both individual and group therapy to pre-op and post-op bariatric patients. Mania is also Safe Zone Certified to work effectively with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) population. Mania's clinical emphasis utilizes an integrated approach of therapeutic modalities with a strong emphasis on Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). Show less

Marriage and Family Therapist Registered Intern (#73945)

• Jun 2013 - Jan 2014

No one has ever written a book that says, “Life is easy”. No matter what your personal background is, your journey is its own story consisting of joy, suffering, love, and sadness. Though we cannot control all that our life’s journey brings to us, we can control how we perceive it and get through it. As a therapist, my goal is to be a non-biased support for you as you manage and process your hurdles. If your goal is personal growth, my role is to not change who you are, but to help you become holistically happier and a more fulfilled version of yourself. A difficult step in the healing process is to make your first appointment and face your struggles head on. I hope you may feel the empowerment that can come from the therapy process. I provide counseling and psychotherapy to individual adults, couples, families, children, and teens. My main areas of focus are depression, grief and bereavement, life changes, low self-esteem, over-eating, anxiety, parent-child interaction, trauma, and family cohesiveness. Therapy is my passion, and I truly receive great joy in watching and helping people live holistic and fruitful lives. Yes, we all deserve to be happy today! Show less

MFT Trainee

• Oct 2011 - Jun 2012

The UC Davis Medical CAARE Diagnostic and Treatment Center's mission is to provide mental health services for children, adolescents, and youth including those that were abused or neglected. Therapy and Psychiatry services are provided in the forms of individual therapy, group therapy, parent-child interaction training (PCIT), psychiatric services, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and short term therapy for trauma recovery. The UC Davis Medical CAARE Diagnostic and Treatment Center's mission is to provide mental health services for children, adolescents, and youth including those that were abused or neglected. Therapy and Psychiatry services are provided in the forms of individual therapy, group therapy, parent-child interaction training (PCIT), psychiatric services, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and short term therapy for trauma recovery.

MFT Trainee

• Sep 2011 - Jun 2012

The Head Start program's mission is to improve the lives of low-income children by providing quality comprehensive child development services that are family focused, including education, health, nutrition and mental health. Mental health therapists through the Head Start program provide play and art therapy to pre-school age children in need of services. The Head Start program's mission is to improve the lives of low-income children by providing quality comprehensive child development services that are family focused, including education, health, nutrition and mental health. Mental health therapists through the Head Start program provide play and art therapy to pre-school age children in need of services.

Executive Team Member: Secretary

• Sep 2010 - Aug 2011

Student Advisor

• Aug 2009 - Jun 2011

Marketing Coorinator

• Mar 2009 - Mar 2011

Volunteer

• Dec 2008 - Dec 2010

Senior Citizen Resource Center Senior Citizen Resource Center

Marketing Manager

• Feb 2008 - Feb 2009

Marketing/Executive Coordinator

• 2004 - 2006