Experience

Mending Matters
• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Mental Health Therapist

  • Aug 2019 - Present


The Guidance Center, Long Beach

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

• Marriage and Family Therapist/Art Therapist Trainee

  • Sep 2018 - May 2019

  As a primary therapist, provided clinical and trauma-informed services including assessments, individual, group, and family psychotherapy to clients and their families from communities of low-income neighborhoods of Latinx and African-American population. Utilized art therapy and marriage and family theories and interventions, within a developmental and systemic framework, to assist clients in developing and achieving their treatment goals addressing symptoms of ADHD, depression, anxiety, and conduct disorders. Experience in Welligent; LADMH documentation of client’s assessments, treatment plans, privacy, and financial forms.



Helen B. Landgarten Art Therapy Clinic

• Marriage and Family Therapist/Art Therapist Trainee

  • Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

  As an MFT and Art Therapy trainee, conducted individual and co-facilitated group art psychotherapy for adolescent mothers and pregnant adolescents in the LAUSD school system to assist clients in the development of effective coping, communication, and problem-solving skills within a Gestalt framework. Developed and facilitated an art therapy and trauma-focused psychoeducational training to the staff of Thomas Riley High School. Maintained professional partnership between LMU, Helen B. Landgarten Clinic, and Thomas Riley High School staff



African American Planning Commission, Inc.

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Recreation Specialist

  • Oct 2015 - Apr 2017

  Coordinated and implemented trauma-informed activities and in-house events for residents and their children to enhance the educational and recreational development and socialization of school-aged children. Researched and connected residents to wrap-around services while advocating for resources sponsored through the McKinney Vento Assistance Act. Acted as a liaison for parents within the local school systems in order to assist with school enrollment, busing, and ongoing social service support. Prepared appropriate monthly reports on program logistics and outcomes.



West Side Catholic Center

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Jesuit Volunteer

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

  • Supported the Resource Center through working in several different programs focused on the distribution of clothing, household goods, meals, and produce • Provided outreach services to adults of diverse backgrounds experiencing homelessness with the aid of local and state resources

• Expressive Arts Program Coordinator

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

  • Managed program budget and calendar to include art, gardening, drumming, creative writing, yoga classes, and field trips for the 2015 fiscal year• Planned and coordinated the annual Expressive Arts Show, increasing its quality and number of participants while doubling monetary sales of clients’ art • Created a safe, trauma-informed environment for adults who live in poverty to build their confidence and autonomy through creative expression • Built and maintained collaborative relationships with various local artists, instructors, and volunteers to enhance the Expressive Arts Program

• Employment Clinic Intern

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

  • Led various soft-skill and readiness classes on topics such as conflict resolution, time management, motivation, goal setting, and budgeting to help clients succeed in the workforce • Created and managed resources to encourage development of clients’ self-esteem, motivation, and professional work habits • Assisted clients during Job Club with resume building and completing job applications



Jumpstart

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Corps Member

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Actively taught pre-school children, as an AmeriCorps member, in an Early Education Intervention program for low-income neighborhoods to develop their language and literacy skills for school success, serving 1,803 children in the Los Angeles area. • Implemented early childhood curriculum through reading and singing and increased adult support in the learning environment towards one successful developmental goal in education • Received intensive training and professional development in early childhood theory and practice, language and literacy development, leadership skills, and communication with families of Hispanic background



Academic Playground Tutoring Center

• Program Coordinator

  • Jun 2011 - Sep 2013

  • Coordinated the student tutoring sessions calendar; paired new students with appropriate tutors • Managed program budget and payroll as well as increases in staff and clientele • Prepared individual curricula for Geometry and Algebra 2 based on student ability • Contributed to students’ improved grades and understanding of mathematical subjects through various study sessions and homework help designed to use mathematical shortcuts to solve complex equations • Coordinated the student tutoring sessions calendar; paired new students with appropriate tutors • Managed program budget and payroll as well as increases in staff and clientele • Prepared individual curricula for Geometry and Algebra 2 based on student ability • Contributed to students’ improved grades and understanding of mathematical subjects through various study sessions and homework help designed to use mathematical shortcuts to solve complex equations



UCI Counseling Center

• Peer Educator

  • Sep 2012 - Jun 2013

  • Presented three to five psycho-educational workshops per quarter on mental health and teaching skills to help students manage and resolve stressful life situations to various student organizations on campus and University of California, Irvine’s student body • Marketed and promoted the importance of University of California, Irvine’s Counseling Center services through Depression Screening, Survivors of Suicide, Love Healthy Fair, Happiness Fair and other workshops • Collaborated with team members to outline and implement eleven different seminars that promote better understanding of mental health advocacy for better life, self-management and coping skills among students