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Andrea Ortiz

San Diego

Summary

Compassionate and bilingual MFT trainee with practicum experience at Palomar Family Counseling Services. Experienced in play therapy, providing Spanish and English therapeutic services, adult therapy, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation. Passionate about helping diverse populations through trauma-informed, strengths-based interventions.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Aide

San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital
12.2022 - Current
  • Utilized hospital systems to monitor and report on individual patient behavior
  • Supporting patient with their ADLs
  • Assisting nursing staff with patient needs
  • Guiding and redirecting patients
  • Deescalating violent situations with patients struggling with severe mental health

MFT Trainee

Palomar Family Counseling Services
08.2024 - 06.2025
  • Maintain progress notes for all clients to ensure proper documentation of session content and interventions
  • Provided therapeutic support to preschool-aged children within the classroom setting.
  • Provided individual therapy to students from transitional kindergarten through 5th grade.
  • Conducted weekly circle time sessions using the Incredible Years model to teach social-emotional skills and self-regulation
  • Provided individual, couples, family, and adult therapy under supervision.
  • Delivered therapy fluently in Spanish to Spanish-speaking adult clients, providing culturally sensitive care.

Behavior Technician

Golden View Learning Center
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Worked with children under the spectrum, using play-based therapy to help their development and reduce behaviors.

Education

Master's Degree - Marriage Family Therapy

The Chicago School
06.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Women's Studies

San Diego State University
05.2021

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Multicultural Sensitivity
  • Rapport Building with Clients of All Ages
  • Fluent in Spanish (Therapeutic Use)
  • Case documentation
  • Self-care techniques
  • Suicide prevention
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Problem-solving
  • Behavior management
  • Crisis intervention

Certification

  • Certificate in Child and Adolescent Psychology
  • Gottman Method Level 1 Certificate
  • Suicide Prevention Certificate
  • Mandated Reporter Certificate
  • CPI Certified

Timeline

MFT Trainee

Palomar Family Counseling Services
08.2024 - 06.2025

Mental Health Aide

San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital
12.2022 - Current

Behavior Technician

Golden View Learning Center
05.2022 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Women's Studies

San Diego State University

Master's Degree - Marriage Family Therapy

The Chicago School

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