Experience

SamaraCare Counseling

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

• MSW Second Year Clinical Intern

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  • Provide individual therapy and timely documentation for 5-7 adolescent and adult clients at a non-profit counseling center • Engage marginalized communities with low-cost mental health services by providing agency information and working with individuals through the Loaves and Fishes food pantry partnership • Utilize weekly individual and peer supervision to discuss theoretical frameworks guiding case conceptualization, client progress and outcomes, and develop clinical skills such as empathy, self-reflection and emotional regulation to better engage with clients • Process clinical work through interprofessional collaborations such as clinical and psychiatric consultations, case presentations, shadowing sessions and ongoing training seminars • Explore the intersection of psychotherapy and spirituality through Spiritual Integration seminars • Participate in local social justice efforts such as Send Silence Packing suicide prevention • Develop skills for managing child abuse cases through timely DCFS reporting when necessary Show less



Family Service of Glencoe

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

• MSW First Year Clinical Intern

  • Aug 2021 - Apr 2022

  • Provided individual therapy and completed ongoing assessments and documentation for 2-3 clients • Presented case notes, completed process recordings, and learned reflective and critical thinking from a variety of clinicians through participation in weekly individual and group supervision • Supported the seniors of Glencoe through planning and participation in discussion groups, delivering resource packages, and dementia friendly educational trainings • Created original written materials and led educational presentations for Glencoe schools and parents • Compiled resource lists and provided social services for case management clients Show less



Livingston County Community Mental Health Services

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mental Health Assistant at Stepping Stones Engagement Center

  • Feb 2021 - May 2021

  • Provided support and stabilization services to people with substance abuse disorders and serious mental illnesses at a resource center for people in recovery • Completed intakes and assessments to determine suitability for entry, provided interventions, and assisted in supportive community health services such as finding housing and treatment options • Provided support and stabilization services to people with substance abuse disorders and serious mental illnesses at a resource center for people in recovery • Completed intakes and assessments to determine suitability for entry, provided interventions, and assisted in supportive community health services such as finding housing and treatment options



Hard To Be Human

• Czechia
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Intern

  • Jan 2020 - Jun 2020

  • Assisted in the growth of a public speaking training business through implementing growth initiatives and organizational strategies • Coordinated the development of new marketing materials, website content, and social media strategies • Assisted in the growth of a public speaking training business through implementing growth initiatives and organizational strategies • Coordinated the development of new marketing materials, website content, and social media strategies



AIDS Foundation of Chicago

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

• Prevention and Community Projects Intern

  • Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  • Improved quality and sustainability of community partnership and capacity building programs • Researched and worked on a program assisting 100 HIV-positive people emerging from prison to find employment and housing through the Safe and Sound Return Partnership • Planned and participated in weekly events such as PrEP/HIV-related educational forums, the Women’s Connection engagement program, and the Public Health bootcamp • Learned how non-profits mobilize vulnerable communities, educate organizations, and increase awareness for public health initiatives Show less



IVHQ

• English Teacher

  • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  • Led 4-6 hours of English classes daily at a women’s education center in Rabat, Morocco, relying heavily on French speaking skills to communicate effectively • Designed and implemented resourceful lesson plans as the sole instructor with limited resources • Led 4-6 hours of English classes daily at a women’s education center in Rabat, Morocco, relying heavily on French speaking skills to communicate effectively • Designed and implemented resourceful lesson plans as the sole instructor with limited resources