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ASSOCIATE MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST
Professional Summary

Professional and compassionate Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with experience providing counseling services to individuals, families, and couples. Motivated to empower clients through development of healthy communication skills and coping strategies. Committed and well-educated, offering comprehensive experience in medical, in-patient/outpatient, and private practice settings. Proficient in maintaining timely and accurate progress reports, treatment plans, termination summaries and court reports. Responsively assess clinical problems and health care needs to drive desired outcomes.

Work History
Airport Marina Counseling Service- Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Los Angeles, CA01/2020 - Current
  • Caseload of approx. 10 clients for individual psychotherapy
  • Certified through AMCS for Immediate Interventions and working with children and families
  • Developed treatment plans based on diagnosis, theoretical assessments and cultural awareness to fit their clients' needs regardless of the length of treatment.
  • Collaborated with other mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans, including psychiatrists and specialists such as occupational therapists.
  • Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
  • Conducted intake and assessments to formulate treatment plan and manage client records.
  • Collaborated with social services, referral sources and other treatment professionals to meet patient care needs.
  • Encouraged individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for constructively confronting problems.
Exodus Recovery PHF- MFT Trainee
Culver City, CA01/2019 - 01/2020
  • Conducted group therapy sessions for patients with an array of different diagnoses (e.g. Schizophrenia, schizoaffective, and bipolar disorders
  • Administered both intake evaluations and discharge planning for patients
  • Documented each group session and intake/discharge accordingly
  • Represented Exodus during patient hearings regarding their hold status.
  • Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Asked questions to help clients identify feelings and behaviors.
  • Countered problematic behavior with healthy alternatives to enhance mental, emotional and physical wellness and increase energy.
  • Performed individual and group psychotherapy and conducted teletherapy sessions to help clients pinpoint emotions underlying personal and relational conflicts.
  • Assisted clients in locating resources to support progress such as housing services and financial assistance.
  • Collaborated with other mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans, including psychiatrists and specialists such as occupational therapists.
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services- Crisis Counselor
Los Angeles, CA01/2018 - 01/2019
  • Answered crisis hotline calls
  • Responded to crisis/suicidal ideation via chat (instant message)
  • Took mandated reports of child, elderly, and disabled persons' abuse
  • Deescalated potential suicidal crisis situations through reflective listening and empathy.
  • Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns.
  • Built safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures.
  • Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
  • Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
Proof Positive ABA Therapies- Behavior Therapist
Costa Mesa, CA01/2016 - 01/2017
  • Helped improve inappropriate and socially significant behavior -identified the variables that can lead to behavior improvement and taught replacement behaviors.
  • Use of Pivotal Response Training (PRT), Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS), Social Skills training techniques and Self-Management.
  • Collaborated with treatment team to determine obstacles to success, assess client needs and develop treatment plan.
  • Administered therapy and applied behavioral analysis techniques in school, home and community to facilitate client treatment plan.
  • Implemented exercises to enhance client emotional and physical well-being and improve functional skills.
  • Created and designed individualized behavioral interventions to promote positive behaviors and prevent problems.
Affiliations

American Psychological Association (APA)

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)

Skills
  • Empathic Listening
  • Relationship-Building
  • Crisis Management
  • Treatment plan development
  • Solution-focused techniques
  • Couples counseling
  • Coping skills
  • Patient confidentiality
  • One-on-One Sessions
  • Intervention Planning
  • Group Therapy Facilitation
  • Documentation Requirements
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Progress Assessments
  • Discharge Planning
  • Cultural awareness
Education
The Beck Institute OnlineNo Degree: Cognitive Behavior Therapy - Continuing Education
Pepperdine UniversityLos Angeles, CA07/2020Master of Arts: Clinical Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy
The Art Institute Of CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA03/2012Bachelor of Science: Audio Production
I-to-iOnlineNo Degree: Teaching English As A Second Language (TEFL/TOEFL)
AudioGraph InternationalSanta Monica, CANo Degree: Post-Production/Recording

ProTools 11 Certification in audio recording/film audio post-production.

El Camino CollegeTorrance, CA06/2007Associate of Arts: General Education
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Airport Marina Counseling Service
  • Exodus Recovery PHF
  • Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
  • Proof Positive ABA Therapies

School Attended

  • The Beck Institute
  • Pepperdine University
  • The Art Institute Of California
  • I-to-i
  • AudioGraph International
  • El Camino College

Job Titles Held:

  • Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
  • MFT Trainee
  • Crisis Counselor
  • Behavior Therapist

Degrees

  • No Degree : Cognitive Behavior Therapy - Continuing Education
    Master of Arts : Clinical Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy
    Bachelor of Science : Audio Production
    No Degree : Teaching English As A Second Language (TEFL/TOEFL)
    No Degree : Post-Production/Recording
    Associate of Arts : General Education

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