Amanda Smith
Riverside
Summary
As a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Lifesource Affordable Counseling, I excelled in enhancing client relationships through empathetic support and multicultural competence. My expertise in mental health assessment and crisis intervention, coupled with a knack for interpersonal communication, significantly improved therapeutic outcomes. I actively contributed to team collaborations, ensuring holistic client care and fostering personal growth.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Lifesource Affordable Counseling
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Improved client relationships by actively listening and providing empathetic support during sessions.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify client needs, informing the development of tailored therapeutic interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients and their families.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and enhance clinical skills.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, successfully deescalating tense situations and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
- Established rapport with diverse clientele by demonstrating cultural sensitivity and adapting therapeutic approaches accordingly.
- Enhanced client communication skills by implementing role-playing exercises and teaching active listening techniques.
- Strengthened client coping skills by teaching mindfulness practices and stress reduction strategies.
- Increased client self-awareness through guided reflection exercises, encouraging personal growth throughout the therapeutic process.
- Collaborated with social services, referral sources and other treatment professionals to meet patient care needs.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA06-2021
Skills
- Multicultural competence
- Mental health assessment
- Child and adolescent counseling
- Couples counseling
- Stress management techniques
- Trauma-informed care
- Interpersonal communication
- Crisis intervention
Timeline
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Lifesource Affordable Counseling
01.2024 - 12.2024
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
California Baptist University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Riverside
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