Andrea Bankson
Santa Rosa
Summary
Competent and compassionate therapist with seven years of experience providing therapy for youth, parents and adults. Proficient in client assessments, treatment plans and progress notes. Committed to empowering clients through the development of healthy communication skills and coping strategies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Guidance Specialist
Petaluma City Schools
09.2023 - Current
- Provide trauma informed therapy services to students attending a continuation high school.
- Provide case management support to students.
- Maintain caseload of 20-25 students/week.
- Work as a part of a larger team of staff at school site.
- Provide support to teachers and provide relevant psychoeducation to staff as appropriate.
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
In Tune Family Counseling
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Provide short-term and long-term counseling services to youth and adult clients.
- Manage caseload of 15-20 clients/week.
- Conduct intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals.
- Maintain thorough documentation and accurate client records in accordance with licensing standards.
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Social Advocates For Youth
03.2019 - 07.2021
- Provided targeted case management and conducted individual, parent and family therapy sessions with youth aged 11-19.
- Collaborated with Sonoma County Behavioral Health mental health professionals, including psychiatrists and specialists such as Therapeutic Behavioral Services therapists, to create comprehensive treatment plans,
- Facilitated on-going assessment of client needs through biannual assessment and treatment plan development in accordance with MediCal and licensing standards.
- Utilized electronic records system to complete weekly progress notes, update treatment plans and maintain patient records.
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Social Advocates For Youth
08.2017 - 03.2019
- Delivered counseling services to youth experiencing depression, anxiety, anger, suicidal ideation and self-harming behaviors.
- Collaborated with social services, referral sources and other treatment professionals to meet patient care needs.
- Completed comprehensive training program covering Child and Adolescent Development, Introductions to CBT, DBT, Narrative, Sand Play Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Parenting Skills, Suicide and Risk Assessment.
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Sonoma State University
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Provided counseling services, treatment plan development, case conceptualization, outcome informed assessment and individualized interventions to four undergraduate students for 40 total service hours over the course of the spring 2017 semester.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06.2010
Skills
- Treatment plan development
- Perinatal Mental Health focus
- Safety Planning & Crisis Management
- Coping skills
- Attachment based interventions
- Person-Centered Approach
- CBT, DBT Therapy techniques
- Case conceptualization
- Progress Notes
Affiliations
- CAMFT (California Associate of Marriage and Family Therapists)
- Postpartum Support International
Certification
- PSI - Perinatal Mood Disorders
- PSI - Advanced Psychotherapy Training
- Certified Beacon Provider
- CANS - Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessment Tool
- ANSA - Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment Tool
Timeline
Guidance Specialist
Petaluma City Schools
09.2023 - Current
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
In Tune Family Counseling
07.2021 - 08.2023
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Social Advocates For Youth
03.2019 - 07.2021
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Social Advocates For Youth
08.2017 - 03.2019
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Sonoma State University
01.2017 - 05.2017
Master of Arts - Counseling
Sonoma State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Santa Cruz
- PSI - Perinatal Mood Disorders
- PSI - Advanced Psychotherapy Training
- Certified Beacon Provider
- CANS - Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessment Tool
- ANSA - Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment Tool
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