Employment Experience
mental healthcare related
Acacia Counseling and Wellness
Administrative Assistant
Community Outreach Coordinator
Used AMD as the EHR system to schedule clients
Provided relevant information to client's about their health insurance and therapy inquiries
Created social media content for our collegiate audience
Lead a team of Mental Health Advocate Interns in completing Passion Projects
Planned fundraising events and media campaigns for the company's financial aid program, ROOTS
Estes Therapy
Clinical Administrator
Answering phone call, texts, emails, business inquiries from potential clients seeking services at our practice
Responsible for record breaking scheduling percentages that the company had not experienced prior to my employment
Was solely responsible for the seamless transition from one EHR software to another which included research, set-up, data transfer/clean-up, and training the staff in using the new software
Responded to therapist requests on a daily basis
Fostered an inclusive and welcoming community for both staff and clients
Maintained cleanliness and organized operations of two office locations
Managed subtenant needs and upheld rental agreements
Volunteer Experience
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Gender Phluid Collective
The Gender Phluid Collective is a San Diego based organization providing support and resources to local BIPOC Trans and Non-Binary Folx. We provide gender affirming items, education on Trans/Non-Binary rights, health, mental health, and many more topics. I assisted the organization in creating social media posts and cultivating the beginning of a podcast series, in order to be able to provide information on accessible healthcare, support, gender affirming products, etc. for the BIPOC LGBTQIA+ community.
Practicum Experience
Desert Marriage and Family Counseling
Student Therapist for over 200 hours
Lead Group Therapy in both activities and Emotional Processing hours with IOP/PHP-Eating Disorder teens and adults, IOP/PHP-General Mental Health teens and adults
Participated in facilitating eating disorder treatment via monitoring meal times and psycho-educational groups
Received multiple forms of supervision under a licensed therapist
Saw individual clients from the ages of 5-65 with varying presenting problems
Researched and developed treatment curriculum for both treatment programs
Supervised by Kasey Rissman, LPCC #9950
The LGBT Center-Scott Hines Behavioral health clinic
Clinical Trainee for 1 year and 5 months
Conduct comprehensive client assessments
Complete intake documentation and develop initial treatment plans under supervision.
Provide individual therapy sessions to LGBTQ clients, utilizing evidence-based practices.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date case notes and treatment records.
Apply principles of cultural competency to understand and address the unique needs and challenges faced by LGBTQ clients.
Participate in ongoing training and professional development focused on LGBTQ issues and affirmative therapy practices.
Attend regular supervision sessions with licensed clinicians to discuss cases, receive feedback, and enhance clinical skills.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, social workers, and other mental health professionals.
Participate in educational workshops and training sessions for community organizations and stakeholders.
Adhere to ethical guidelines and confidentiality requirements in all client interactions and professional conduct.
Supervised by Dr. Jill Hingston, LMFT #50487