Experience

Brighton Park Neighborhood Council

• School-Based Counselor

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  As a School-Based Counselor I provide mental health services to youth from grades K-8 and their families. I provide individual, group, and family counseling services, as well as case management, and crisis intervention services. I also complete comprehensive mental health assessments, treatment plans, and collaborate with outside providers. To better meet the needs of the students in the neighborhood of Brighton Park I provide trauma informed care that is culturally and linguistically… As a School-Based Counselor I provide mental health services to youth from grades K-8 and their families. I provide individual, group, and family counseling services, as well as case management, and crisis intervention services. I also complete comprehensive mental health assessments, treatment plans, and collaborate with outside providers. To better meet the needs of the students in the neighborhood of Brighton Park I provide trauma informed care that is culturally and linguistically appropriate. Show more Show less



Pilsen Wellness Center, Inc.

• Child, Adolescent, & Adult Psychotherapist

  • Sep 2017 - Aug 2018

  At the Pilsen Wellness Center I provided individual and family therapy as well as case management, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and clinical assessments. The majority of the population I worked with came from economically disadvantaged backgrounds with few resources. The services I provided were clinically and culturally appropriate to meet the needs of our highly diverse clients. Through my work at the Pilsen Wellness Center I gained knowledge on a wide variety of presenting… At the Pilsen Wellness Center I provided individual and family therapy as well as case management, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and clinical assessments. The majority of the population I worked with came from economically disadvantaged backgrounds with few resources. The services I provided were clinically and culturally appropriate to meet the needs of our highly diverse clients. Through my work at the Pilsen Wellness Center I gained knowledge on a wide variety of presenting issues, psychopathology, and other clinical presentations. Through my experience at the Pilsen Wellness Center I also gained familiarity with Medicaid Rule 132. Show more Show less



City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College

• Therapy Intern

  • Aug 2016 - May 2017

  At the Daley College Wellness center I helped provide students with individual therapy and group therapy, as well as a variety of different workshops to help students succeed academically. I also provided brief case management and offered the students a variety of different referrals to best meet their needs. I worked with a highly diverse student population across many domains including psychopathology, presenting problem, racial/ethnic background, sexual orientation, and religious background.



Chrysalis Consulting Group

• CARES Line Worker

  • May 2015 - May 2017

  As a CARES Line worker I provide children and adolescents with emergency mental health referrals through the Screening, Assessment, and Supportive Services (SASS). I verify if the child or adolescent meets clinical criteria for an emergency mental health evaluation by assessing for suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and symptoms of psychosis. I also dispatch SASS worker or contact the appropriate SASS agency if child or adolescent meets criteria for evaluation.



The Gardner School

• Floater Teacher

  • Mar 2015 - Jul 2015

  As a floater I worked with children as young as six weeks to six years old. I worked as part of a team to meet the needs of the children in the classroom and center as a whole. Worked with children individually and in groups to help them develop emotional, social, physical and cognitive skills.



Barnes & Noble, Inc.

• Bookseller

  • Nov 2011 - Mar 2015

  Provided customer service by helping customers locate the books they desired. Provided fast cashiering and offered the membership program to all customers. Provided book recommendations and technical assistance with e-readers.