PREA Clinical Coordinator & Staff Therapist

• Oct 2022 - Present

- Provides trauma-focused individual and group therapy for survivors of interpersonal violence, including currently and formerly incarcerated survivors of sexual violence- Offers clinical supervision and training to therapists and advocates serving incarcerated survivors- Collaborates on clinical oversight and leadership on services provided to incarcerated survivors across NYS in partnership with NYSDOCCS and BOP

PREA Program Coordinator & Therapist

• May 2018 - Oct 2022

- Provides direct services to incarcerated survivors of sexual violence, including crisis intervention, advocacy, correspondence, and time-limited trauma-focused therapy.- Provides psychotherapy to survivors of interpersonal violence; co-facilitates both storytelling/processing and skills-based therapy groups.- Coordinates PREA Program, including intake, administration, program development, case assignment, and communication with program partners.- Conducts training and supervision on work with incarcerated survivors.- Receives ongoing training and supervision in AEDP and DBT. Show less

Client Advocate Specialist, Hotline Program

• Aug 2016 - Aug 2018

Client-centered crisis intervention and safety planning for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes on fast-paced citywide hotline. Conducts thorough safety and needs assessments and initial screening for domestic violence shelter placement.

Clinical Social Work Intern, Counseling Center

• Sep 2016 - Apr 2017

Trauma-focused psychotherapy for child and adult survivors of interpersonal violence in Article 31 Mental Health Clinic. Trained in and implemented Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Seeking Safety, and Risking Connection. Completed phone screenings with potential clients to determine appropriateness for clinic and address immediate safety concerns.

Part-time Case Manager, Supervised Visitation Program

• Apr 2015 - Aug 2016

Supervised court-ordered visits between noncustodial parents and children to ensure children's safety and comfort. Kept verbatim notes of each visit, submitted to court for consideration in custody and visitation proceedings.

Intake Coordinator

• Jul 2017 - Mar 2018

- Served as initial point of contact for all program applicants and referral partners - Conducted thorough prescreening assessments with all program applicants, including assessment of urgent biopsychosocial needs; provided linkage to care at Bellevue Hospital and community referrals when appropriate - Conducted 2-4 hour clinical intake interviews, including gathering trauma history and clinical diagnosis - Provided ongoing crisis intervention, case management, and care coordination support from a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive perspective to caseload of 150+ survivors of torture and human rights abuses Show less

Social Work Intern

• Sep 2015 - May 2016

Individual and group counseling with high school students; crisis intervention and mediation; completing psychosocial IEP evaluations. Individual and group counseling with high school students; crisis intervention and mediation; completing psychosocial IEP evaluations.

Immigration Project Intern

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

Junior Company Member

• Mar 2004 - Aug 2013

Trained in the technique and repertory of Isadora Duncan by Lori Belilove and Cherlyn Smith. Performed regularly throughout the tristate area in a wide variety of venues. Assisted with teaching basic level classes for children and teens. Trained in the technique and repertory of Isadora Duncan by Lori Belilove and Cherlyn Smith. Performed regularly throughout the tristate area in a wide variety of venues. Assisted with teaching basic level classes for children and teens.

Peer Counselor Intern

• Jul 2012 - Aug 2012