Carlos Ledezma Gonzalez
Placentia
Summary
Compassionate and bilingual MSW graduate with experience providing individual and group counseling to youth in school and residential settings. Skilled in trauma-informed care, culturally responsive practices, and crisis intervention. Proven ability to build strong rapport with diverse populations. Experienced in facilitating psychoeducational groups, collaborating on multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining ethical, strengths-based care. Committed to empowering youth through advocacy, emotional support, and access to critical resources.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Wellness Clinician Intern
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District
Norwalk
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided individual and group counseling to students in grades K–12, addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and peer conflict.
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments and developed individualized treatment plans in collaboration with school staff and caregivers.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing to discussions on student support strategies, and crisis intervention.
- Maintained accurate and confidential documentation in accordance with district policies and ethical standards.
- Delivered culturally responsive and trauma-informed therapy in both English and Spanish, supporting the mental health needs of Spanish-speaking students and families.
Counseling Intern
Sunburst Youth Academy
Los Alamitos
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided individual counseling to at-risk youth (ages 16–18) enrolled in a residential military-style academy, addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress.
- Facilitated psychoeducational and therapeutic groups, including anger management, emotional regulation, and healthy coping skills.
- Built rapport with cadets through trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches in a structured, high-accountability environment.
- Collaborated with case managers, mental health professionals, and academy staff to monitor progress and coordinate individualized support plans.
- Maintained detailed documentation of sessions and interventions in accordance with organizational and ethical standards.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05-2023
Skills
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Individualized treatment plans
- Group facilitation
- Crisis intervention
- Cultural competency
- Bilingual (Spanish)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC)
- ASW Number Pending
Timeline
School Wellness Clinician Intern
Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District
08.2024 - 05.2025
Counseling Intern
Sunburst Youth Academy
08.2023 - 05.2024
Master of Social Work -
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
California State University, Fullerton
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