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PhD Candidate & Psychological Assistant seeking practicum or internship to contribute exceptional academic background, hands-on experience, and passion for helping others.

Counseling ~ Psychological Testing ~ Therapeutic Services ~ Family Dynamics ~ Client Advocacy

Individuals ~ Couples ~ Children ~ Crisis Management ~ At-Risk Youth ~ Gang Diversion Programs

         Excel at conducting psychological assessments, developing treatment plans, delivering individual/group/family therapy, providing referrals, record keeping, and report writing.

         Proven skills in empowering individuals from all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds to improve their quality of life while achieving personal growth.

         Maximize positive outcomes for clients by establishing linkages with suitable community agencies and resources.

         Possess a strong blend of interviewing, communication, interpersonal, prioritization and listening skills.

         Particular strengths in supporting individuals affected by domestic violence, mental illness, PTSD, homelessness, and substance abuse/addictions.

         Able to communicate effectively with physicians, healthcare providers, and social service agencies to locate resources and assess treatment options for clients from all walks of life.

         Presented with 2012 Honorary Achievement Award by Powerful Women International (PWI) Connections as a result of impacting society through leadership, compassion, and authenticity.

PhD, Clinical Psychology (in progress), Walden University, Minneapolis, MN

Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology, The Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara, CA, 2009

Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology, National University, Sacramento, CA, 1999

Bachelor of Arts, Behavioral Science, National University, Sacramento, CA, 1997

Rosetta Center for Counseling and Wellness, Sacramento, CA, 2015 to Present

Psychological Assistant

         Proficiently administer psychological testing, crisis intervention, and counseling to a wide-ranging client base including underserved populations.

         Join forces with primary care providers, psychiatrists and allied health professional team members to plan and extend individualized treatment programs to patients.

         Provide insightful and in-depth consultation on psychological and neuropsychological assessments.

         Design and deliver psycho-educational classes and groups, and provide empathetic support to family members.

Profiles Unlimited Educational Foundation, Sacramento, CA, 1995 to Present

Executive Director / Founder

         Established, launched and currently spearhead full-scope operations for non-profit providing mental health services in individual and group settings incorporating psychotherapy, anger management, crisis management, parental counseling, and domestic violence counseling.

         Reliably implement court recommendations for adolescents incarcerated in the California Youth Authority.

         Facilitate prevention and rehabilitation program to mandated youth in outpatient gang diversion program.

         Deliver child custody counseling, mentoring, personal development training, and career development guidance.

         Administer comprehensive vocational assessment testing on a contractual basis for County of Sacramento s Welfare-To-Work Program.

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J. Rapha Center for Rehabilitation & Reform, Sacramento, CA, 2005 to Present

Executive Director

         Steer daily operations for organization providing mental health services spanning meditation, anger management, and domestic violence counseling.

         Productively partner with interdisciplinary team regarding court recommendations for adolescent s incarceration in the California Youth Authority.

         Coordinate gang diversion program for outpatient youth with a sharp focus on prevention and rehabilitation.

         Leverage excellent versatility to deliver expressive art therapy, sex offender counseling, spiritual perspective counseling, marriage and couples therapy, child custody counseling, mentoring, and personal/career development training.

Terkensha Associates, Sacramento, CA, 2002 to 2013

Marriage & Family Therapist Intern

         Provided a broad scope of mental health services to children and teens suffering from diverse psychological disorders including anxiety and depression.

         Conducted intake evaluations, prepared assessments, and compiled treatment plans encompassing individual and group psychotherapy, parent counseling, and strategies to boost clients self-esteem, image and confidence.

         Pooled resources with teachers, school counselors, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, law enforcement, and attorneys to optimize wellness plans and positive outcomes.

         Presented with 2007 Outstanding Participation Award based on contributions and efforts.

Northern California Youth Correctional Center, Department of Juvenile Justice, Stockton, CA, 2007 to 2008

Psychology Intern (Practicum)

         Provided assessments and counseling to delinquent youth institutionalized for serious crimes.

River Oak Center for Children, Sacramento, CA, 2004

Psychology Intern (Practicum)

         Sensitively cultivated rapport with children and adolescents in order to complete psychological assessments.

Positive Option Family Service, Sacramento, CA, 1999 to 2002

Social Worker / Therapist

         Educated both foster and biological parents in parenting, supervised scheduled parental visits, and provided crisis counseling and intervention as needed.

         Completed thorough intake evaluations, placed clients in appropriate homes, and formulated treatment plans.

Prior Background:

Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, A.F.T.E.R. Counseling Agency, Sacramento, CA

Intern, California Youth Authority and Stanford University, Sacramento, CA

Military Service, California National Guard

American Counseling Association, 2012 to Present

American Psychological Association of Graduate Students, 2001 to Present

African-American Mental Health Providers of Sacramento, 2000 to Present

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, 1997 to Present

Completed extensive and ongoing training in topics such as DSM -5; Addiction; Domestic Violence; Sex Trafficking; Eating Disorders; Anger Management; PTSD; Gang Violence; Trauma, and Grief.