Melanie Canastra, MHC-LP
Psychotherapist at myTherapyNYC - Counseling & Wellness- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Psychological First Aid
CourseraSep, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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myTherapyNYC - Counseling & Wellness
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Psychotherapist
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Nov 2021 - Present
-Manage a client caseload of 27-30 clients in support of long-term treatment for mental and emotional health + wellness. -Consult within client coordination of other wellness providers. -Clinically assess client care, health, mental health status, and wellness within weekly session treatment. -Communicate and provide psycho-educational care plans contributing to client wellness and health.
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Social Media Coordinator
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May 2022 - May 2023
-Utilize social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Tiktok, and Twitter in sharing promotional work from team at myTherapyNYC. -Streamline communications with myTherapyNYC media community to stream promotional events, mental health, and wellness information on various social platforms. -Coordinate outreach with myTherapyNYC staff in building content creation and content execution. -Implement and execute social media strategies amongst various social media platforms.
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St. Francis College
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Finance Literacy Coach
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Feb 2021 - Oct 2021
-Oversee a caseload of students from special populations on financial literacy who are struggling with overcoming their financial obstacles that impede their academic persistence and success.-Collaborate with various departments such as Financial Aid, Bursar, and Center for Student Success to discuss reactive and preventative solutions towards financial and academic decline.-Advocate for students to better streamline e-communications between various departments and administrative faculty amongst the pandemic. Show less
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Mental Health Counseling Intern
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Nov 2020 - Aug 2021
-Create and market digital media content for the Counseling and Wellness Center's Instagram page that promotes overall health and wellness. -Conduct a biweekly group counseling session with the BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color) community present at St. Francis College along with co-hosting a Depression Support Group. -Consult and collaborate with the Assistant Dean and Director of Health Promotions and Wellness on academic projects in aims to engage the St. Francis College school community.-Offer counseling services to the St. Francis College community in compliance with HIPAA policy and FERPA regulations. Show less
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St. Francis College
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Psychology Tutor
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Oct 2018 - May 2020
-Scheduled appointments with students who need assistance with psychology course curriculum.-Prepared academic strategies for students who need assistance with their approach to their studies. This includes studying skills, time management skills, and organization skills.-Engaged with students on their undergraduate psychology thesis for an experimental psychology course.-Assessed and revised student papers, theses, and assignments for APA formatting issues.
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Student Ambassador
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Apr 2018 - May 2020
-Supported potential incoming freshmen students as a peer and mentor. -Introduced parents and students to school faculty and resources by scheduling tour appointments.-Interacted with parents, students, and school faculty during school orientations and events.-Represented the school as a welcoming and safe place for incoming freshmen by acquiring and gaining a full understanding of school resources.
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Peer Leader/TA - Student Worker
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Jun 2017 - May 2020
-Engaged with freshmen students in and outside of educational seminar classes. -Supported students with their academic and professional development towards being successful individuals.-Worked with a team of academic advisors/counselors and other peer leaders on projects and events that promote student stability and success; strategies that align with the college and department mission-Cooperatively taught two freshmen seminar courses with academic advisors while educating freshmen on valuing the academic and personal responsibilities at Saint Francis College Show less
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Moodbit
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Industrial Organizational Psychology Intern
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Feb 2019 - Mar 2019
-Worked closely with the Moodbit team in its research towards data collection for employee retention and employee engagement. -Engaged the Moodbit team by providing psychological insights into business administration and the company’s mission of creating a productive work environment for employees and employers through descriptive analytic software. -Worked closely with the Moodbit team in its research towards data collection for employee retention and employee engagement. -Engaged the Moodbit team by providing psychological insights into business administration and the company’s mission of creating a productive work environment for employees and employers through descriptive analytic software.
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Bien Realty
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United States
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Administrative Assistant
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Jun 2016 - Jan 2018
-Assisted clients with filling out essential forms concerning residential details. -Promoted store merchandise including available listings for sales and rental apartments in New York City. -Interacted with various professionals and clientele within the field. -Managed the company’s social media promotions and search engine platforms. -Assisted clients with filling out essential forms concerning residential details. -Promoted store merchandise including available listings for sales and rental apartments in New York City. -Interacted with various professionals and clientele within the field. -Managed the company’s social media promotions and search engine platforms.
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Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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300 - 400 Employee
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Social Work Intern
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Jul 2013 - Aug 2013
Researched and organized patient insurance paperwork in compliance with HIPAA. Shadowed discharge administrators in outpatient processing. Provided home care duties for outpatients. Researched and organized patient insurance paperwork in compliance with HIPAA. Shadowed discharge administrators in outpatient processing. Provided home care duties for outpatients.
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Education
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2020 - 2020
Alfred University
Certificate of Advanced Study in Mental Health Counseling -
2015 - 2020
St. Francis College
BA/MA, Applied Behavioral Psychology
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