Dacia Martinez Lopez
Paramount
Summary
Dynamic therapist with extensive experience at Alice Rodriguez Counseling, specializing in bilingual therapy and trauma-informed care. Expert in treatment planning and crisis intervention, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Proven ability to foster client resilience and promote recovery through culturally responsive practices and group therapy facilitation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist
Alice Rodriguez Counseling
El Dorado Hills
02.2024 - Current
- Provided bilingual therapy services as the sole Spanish-speaking therapist for all Spanish-speaking clients involved in Child Protective Services (CPS) cases, ensuring culturally and linguistically responsive care.
- Conducted Substance Use Disorder Screenings (SUDS) to assess severity and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Delivered trauma-informed care integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to support clients in processing complex trauma and building adaptive coping skills.
- Facilitated family therapy sessions to improve communication, address generational trauma, and promote reunification.
- Provided individual therapy for clients managing co-occurring disorders, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
- Conducted couples therapy focused on parenting education, child development, and strengthening co-parenting strategies through psychoeducation and skills-based interventions.
- Delivered psychoeducational support to clients and families on mental health, parenting, substance use, and trauma recovery.
Academic Counselor
De Anza/Foothill Community College
Los Altos
08.2018 - Current
- Processed ADT (Associate Degree for Transfer), CEA, AA, and AS graduation petitions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with institutional and state requirements.
- Collaborated with VA hospital therapists to implement tailored strategies supporting student veterans in their transition from military service to college life.
- Partnered with international student advisors to monitor and ensure compliance with F-1 Visa regulations, including course load and academic standing.
- Conducted executive functioning skills assessments and workshops for students with Learning Disabilities, promoting academic self-management and time organization.
- Advised students on educational planning, including selection of courses aligned with associate degrees, certificates, transfer requirements, and career goals.
- Delivered holistic academic counseling focused on goal setting, resource navigation, and long-term success in higher education.
Therapist
Brighter Days
Los Altos
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Performed routine and emergency intake evaluations for clients entering a detox facility, documenting comprehensive medical and demographic case histories to inform diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions twice daily for up to 8 clients, focusing on relapse prevention, emotional regulation, and coping strategies tailored to early recovery stages.
- Provided individual therapy to support clients in developing safety plans and relapse prevention plans, addressing co-occurring disorders and psychosocial stressors.
- Delivered psychoeducation to clients and families regarding substance use disorders, contributing factors, prognosis, and the recovery process.
- Utilized structured SUD treatment tracks to monitor client progress and align interventions with detoxification and stabilization goals.
- Administered clinical assessments, including Suicidal Ideation/Homicidal Ideation (SI/HI) evaluations and Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) assessments, to inform treatment adjustments and ensure client safety.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Ceiba College Preparatory
Watsonville
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Supported students in-class and individually to help them achieve their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals, focusing on attention, emotional regulation, and academic engagement.
- Facilitated IEP meetings with parents, serving as a Spanish language translator to ensure inclusive and culturally responsive communication.
- Provided one-on-one interventions for students with attention and focus challenges, using individualized strategies aligned with IEP objectives.
- Administered the Behavior Assessment System for Children (BASC) under the supervision of a school psychologist to assess students' emotional and behavioral functioning.
- Administered components of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-III) under the direction of a Resource Specialist, contributing to cognitive evaluations.
- Developed and led a Resiliency through Mindfulness class to support students with behavioral challenges, integrating mindfulness practices to promote emotional regulation, impulse control, and self-awareness.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CAMaster of Arts (M.A.) - Counseling Education
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA, USEarly Childhood Special Education
University of California, Santa Cruz Extension
Santa Cruz, CASkills
- Treatment planning and crisis intervention
- Cognitive behavioral therapy techniques
- Motivational interviewing skills
- Multicultural competence
- Group therapy facilitation
- Psychodynamic therapy expertise
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
Certification
LPCC #21309
Timeline
Therapist
Alice Rodriguez Counseling
02.2024 - Current
Therapist
Brighter Days
01.2024 - 05.2024
Academic Counselor
De Anza/Foothill Community College
08.2018 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Ceiba College Preparatory
07.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
University of California, Santa Cruz
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Counseling Education
San Jose State University
Early Childhood Special Education
University of California, Santa Cruz Extension