BIANCA HARRISON

Murrieta,CA

Summary

Unwavering mental health professional with a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy dedicated to empowering families through early parenting, developmental challenges, and emotional transitions. Military veteran, spouse, and mother of four small children - including a son diagnosed with autism, ADHD, and born with a diagnosis of developmental delay - bringing both professional training and personal insight to the path of parenthood with intentionality, holism, responsiveness, and patience. Experienced in navigating deployments, frequent relocations, finding necessary resources, and raising young children while pursuing higher education. Understands the pressures military families both couples and singles face as well as the emotional impact of transitions with and without community. Committed to providing empathetic, non judgemental, and trauma-informed support to families during various vulnerable transitions.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Marriage and Family Therapy Intern

Above All Behavioral Health Services

07.2021 - 08.2022

Provided children, individual, couples, and family therapy under licensed supervision, focusing on trauma, behavioral concerns, and family systems.
Conducted biopsychosocial assessments, collaborated on treatment plans, and maintained detailed client records.
Supported diverse clients across various age ranges and multicultural, with anxiety, depression, ODD, ADHD, developmental delays, and family transitions.
Maintained accurate clinical documentation in compliance with both legal standards and regulations and agency compliance.
Utilized evidence-based modalities and trauma-informed approaches including CBT, solution focused therapy, and strength-based modalities.
Participated in weekly clinical supervision and team meetings to enhance clinical competency and ethical practice.
Improved communication and conflict resolution skills within families through the use of evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Promoted healthy relationship dynamics through the teaching of effective communication strategies and boundary-setting techniques.
Encouraged self-reflection among clients to identify personal strengths, weaknesses, and areas for growth within their relationships. Drew upon lived military family experience - including parenting during deployment and NICU transition - to offer grounded, culturally aware emotional support to families navigating early childhood stressors.

Human Resources Sergeant-42A

United States Army

02.2011 - 02.2018

Implemented discipline, training and oversaw 300 personnel and ensured regulatory compliance.
Conducted annual evaluation of lower enlisted personnel
Evaluated health, well-being, morale and professional development of lower-ranking Enlisted soldiers.
Provided postal and personnel accountability support to units and individuals while accomplishing wartime missions.

Administrative Associate II

Stanford University

06.2015 - 03.2017

Provided daily administrative support to faculty Division Chiefs with clinical, research and educational responsibilities, while managed approximately 60+ incoming emails, calls and faxes per day.
Created and implemented standard operating procedures for records handling.
Coordinated and operated complex conferences, seminars and events within the budget allotted for faculty research, banquets within Otolaryngology and Facial Plastics.
Developed recordkeeping systems for employee records and company documents to optimize operations and reduce project lags.

Education

Master of Science - Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

10-2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Ashford University

San Diego, CA

05.2013

Skills

Committed to learning - Fast learner, adaptable and eager to complete any additional training necessary for the success of this role
Child development & maternal health - Experienced with NICU care, early childhood trauma, and postpartum mental health, both personally and professionally
Familiarity with family support systems - Navigated TRICARE, EFMP processes, developmental services, and behavioral interventions for neurodivergent child
Emergency preparedness experience - Managed solo parenting, caregiving, and household transitions during military deployment with medically fragile infant

Parent Coaching & Early Intervention: Provided trauma-informed parenting support to individuals and families during MFT internship; educated caregivers on emotional regulation, child development, and safety in high-stress environments and transitions
Maternal & Child Mental Health: Experienced in supporting maternal wellbeing, attachment, and postpartum adjustment; extensive personal understanding of NICU, neurodevelopmental needs, and early childhood trauma
Child Abuse Prevention & Reporting: Knowledge of mandated reporting procedures, ethical guidelines, along with trauma-sensitive communication with vulnerable families
Empathy & Cultural Competence: Trained and skilled in offering emotionally safe, nonjudgmental care to clients of various racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds

Awards

Dean’s list (2012, 2013) – Ashford University, Cum Laude – Ashford University (2013), Aspiring Missionary Church of God In Christ (2018), Capella’s President’s List (2020)

Affiliations

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy 2021 - present
Pi Chapter of Delta Kappa MT Honor Society 2020 – present
The National Society of Leadership and Success 2020 – present
Golden Key International Honor Society 2012 - present

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