In 14 years of providing counseling, I have served the community in the following roles:
Marriage and Family Therapist (2 years)
Cognitive Health Science Centers – Oceanside, CA
- Responsible for providing individual, couple and family counseling services to low-income and/or uninsured clients.
Clinical Counselor (1 year)
MCCS Miramar/US Marine Corps – San Diego, CA
- Provided individual, couples, and family counseling services to US Marine Corps members and their dependents using brief strategic, solution focused and emotion-focused therapy techniques. Also provided risk assessment and case management services to Marines referred for suicidal ideations or attempts while on active duty. Supported the mental health of Marines to ensure mission-readiness.
Clinical Specialist/Care Advocate (3 years)
Optum Inc. – San Diego, CA
- Contracted to and consulted with SD County Probation. Screened inmates released from California state prisons to the county jail system for substance use, mental health or physical health problems.
- Managed crisis episodes. Assessed validity of crisis. Assisted with safety planning.
- Diagnosed based on DSM criteria. Electronic record management.
- Provided consultation and education to officers.
Marriage & Family Therapist (2 years)
Center for Enriching Relationships – San Diego, CA
- Provided mental health/therapy services in a group practice setting. Specialized in substance use treatment.
Marriage Family Therapist Intern (2 years)
San Diego Youth Services, Teen Options – San Diego, CA
- Provided mental health counseling for pregnant and parenting adolescents recovering from substance abuse.
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- Individual and family counseling
- Group therapy: process and didactic groups
- Case management services
Mental Health Counselor Intern (1-1/2 years)
McAlister Institute, El Cajon, CA
- Provided counseling services for clients in both in-patient and out-patient substance use recovery settings.
- Group therapy: process and didactic groups
- Client interview, screening, assessment, referral (to community resources), individual and family counseling.
Pastoral Counselor (2 years)
St. Brigid Catholic Church – San Diego, CA
- Provided clinical and counseling support to individuals and couples in the parish community.