Brenda Zarate
Clovis
Summary
Compassionate Marriage and Family Therapist with background in providing support to individuals, couples, and families facing diverse relationship issues. Skilled in employing evidence-based therapies tailored to meet unique client needs while fostering an environment of trust and confidentiality. Demonstrated strength in crisis intervention and conflict resolution, positively impacting client well-being and relationship dynamics through constructive communication strategies and empathy-driven counseling.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Self Employed
Fresno
01.2020 - Current
- Helped couples and individuals develop proper communication techniques.
- Constructed progress notes, evaluations, and recommendations to maintain individual case files.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for clients.
- Educated clients on healthy coping skills, communication strategies, and effective problem solving techniques.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Melissa Dearing, Psy D
Fresno
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Met with patients and provided diagnoses and consultations.
- Provided psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families.
- Maintained accurate records of clinical activity in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Monitored client's progress throughout the course of therapy by tracking goals set in treatment plan.
Staff Therapist
California Psychological Institute
Fresno
11.2016 - 08.2018
- Provided individual and group therapy to clients with mental health diagnoses.
- Coordinated referrals for psychiatric evaluation or other medical services when necessary.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate care for clients.
- Participated in staff meetings, trainings, workshops, seminars, and conferences related to mental health services.
Mental Health Clinician
Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health
Fresno
05.2015 - 11.2016
- Collected information about clients through interviews, observation, or tests.
- Assisted individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health.
- Provided crisis intervention services, including risk assessment and safety planning.
- Educated clients and families about mental illness diagnoses, symptoms, community resources, and other relevant information.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
University of Phoenix
Fresno, CA01-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA05-2010
Associate of Science -
Olympic College
Bremerton, WA06-2008
High School Diploma -
Hoover High School
Fresno, CA05-2006
Skills
- Client assessment
- Treatment planning
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Progress documentation
- Crisis Intervention
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Self Employed
01.2020 - Current
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Melissa Dearing, Psy D
08.2018 - 01.2020
Staff Therapist
California Psychological Institute
11.2016 - 08.2018
Mental Health Clinician
Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health
05.2015 - 11.2016
Master of Science - Counseling
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Fresno
Associate of Science -
Olympic College
High School Diploma -
Hoover High School
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