Dallis Luna
Summary
Strong communicator with excellent organizational and time management skills. Efficiently manages multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines. Possesses excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think and act quickly to find creative solutions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Coaching, Podcast Host & Owner
Healing Mama Podcast & Coaching
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced listener engagement by incorporating creative storytelling and audio techniques into podcast episodes.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with guests for compelling interviews and conversations.
- Secured sponsorship deals to generate revenue streams and support the growth of the podcast.
- Developed and implemented personalized education on personal development and business strategies tailored to individual client needs.
- Empowered clients to develop strong leadership skills by providing ongoing feedback on their decision-making processes and management styles.
Registered Psychologist, Owner
Luna Therapy & Lifestyle, Inc.
12.2016 - 02.2024
- Provide independent psychological services: assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment implementation, and reporting, to adult clients from various cultural backgrounds
- Improved patient outcomes by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches in individual and group therapy sessions.
- Developed customized treatment plans for clients, addressing their unique psychological needs and goals.
- Develop and implement psycho-educational and experiential workshops and seminars.
- Maintain detailed, accurate and timely records of client progress, unusual/critical incidents and service delivery in accordance with Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists, CAP Standards of Practice and other applicable legislation
- Perform ongoing office and business management tasks in accordance with best practices and applicable legislation.
Founder & Director
The One. Youth Opportunities
07.2015 - 07.2018
- Develop and implement insightful advocacy, and fundraising projects, aimed at increasing public awareness of pervasive issues that lead to justice involvement among youth in Illinois
- Develop and implement career and personal mentoring programs for youth in Illinois and Alberta with a focus on long-term relationships and empowering participants to develop skills that support long term goal achievement
Addictions Counsellor, Day Program, Adult Services
Alberta Health Services
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Facilitated 3-week, closed group, addictions treatment & education, outpatient program.
- Provided direct individual, family, and group assessment, treatment planning, treatment implementation, reporting, and comprehensive service collaboration.
- Facilitated psycho-educational workshops on the topic of addiction & recovery.
Psychologist
Alberta Health Services, Edmonton Young Offenders Centre
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Provide direct psychological services to young offenders admitted to the Edmonton Young Offenders Centre, including: mental health and risk assessment, diagnosis, crisis intervention, treatment planning and implementation
- Provide ongoing clinical consultation and collaboration with multi-disciplinary team and corrections staff
Addictions Counsellor, Generalist
Alberta Health Services
07.2015 - 10.2016
- Provided direct individual, family, and group counseling to adults, and their loved ones, who are experiencing a substance use or behavioral addiction
- Facilitated psycho-educational workshops on the topic of addiction & recovery
- Co-facilitated a 13-week psycho-dynamic therapy group for individuals affected by addiction who are experiencing persistent challenges in their lives as a result of early childhood attachments and/or past trauma experiences.
Family Counsellor, Young Adult Treatment
Alberta Health Services
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Provided clinical consultation, family counseling, and support services for the young adult clients of Poundmaker Indigenous Treatment Lodge, in collaboration with multi-disciplinary & multi-cultural service providers.
- Enhanced leadership skills among young adults by conducting interactive workshops and group activities.
- Improved young adult communication and interpersonal skills through team-building exercises and role-playing scenarios.
Clinical Supervisor
McMan Youth Family and Community Service Association
11.2013 - 08.2014
- Provided direct clinical supervision and leadership to substance abuse counselors, implementing evidenced-based treatment programs.
- Monitored adherence to ethical guidelines among clinical staff members, supporting their ongoing professional growth while maintaining high quality care standards.
Licensed Child Welfare Worker, Case Manager II
UCAN, Uhlich Children's Advantage Network
01.2013 - 07.2013
- Improved child welfare outcomes by conducting thorough assessments and creating tailored intervention plans.
- Completed formal assessment of service needs, treatment planning and service delivery related to mental and physical health, employment, educational and vocational services, parenting and life skills development.
- Enhanced family stability through the provision of targeted support services and resources.
- Reported client and family progress in court proceedings through accurate verbal testimony and clear written reports.
Community Support Clinical Counsellor
Thresholds
10.2012 - 01.2013
- Provided direct services to adults experiencing severe mental illness through outreach including case management, counseling, advocacy, linkage and referral, crisis intervention and collaboration with service providers
- Provided counseling within the client's natural setting and community
- Worked collaboratively as a member of a team to coordinate vocational, psychiatric, medical and mental health services.
Masters Level Internist
Youth Crossroads, Inc.
07.2011 - 07.2012
- Completed initial assessment of client needs in order to determine appropriate services and/or make referrals via phone and walk-in
- Provided individual youth, family, group, and school-based short and long-term counseling to at-risk youth, ages 10 – 19 years, who have had negative police contact or who have experienced trauma or reactive aggression, utilizing a variety of evidenced-based treatments including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Provided on-site counseling services at a youth drop-in center and respond to situations requiring immediate crisis intervention.
Psychology Consultant, Volunteer
Prevail Health Solutions
07.2011 - 12.2011
- Consulted in the development of an online chat guide, for peer volunteers to use in guiding conversations with Veterans, based on empirical research and a Cognitive Behavioral theoretical model
- Consulted in the development of a client selection process for referrals to relevant support resources.
Family and Youth Mentor, Volunteer
Pan African Association
12.2010 - 07.2011
- Provided mentorship for a refugee family; assisting with job searching, English training, citizenship application and navigating community resources.
Research Team Leader, Volunteer
Illinois National Guard
04.2011 - 05.2011
- Lead a small team in conducting a literature review of current research on the challenges of military populations and their coping strategies and presented the research on behalf of the team to members of the Illinois National Guard for the purpose of informing reintegration training models.
Family Support Assistant, Volunteer
Illinois National Guard Yellow Ribbon Project
04.2010 - 09.2010
- Promoted group workshops aimed at bringing together families of fallen military members
- Co-lead art therapy for children and families of fallen military members and provided additional support to family members and children during the event.
Research Services Assistant
Red Deer College
06.2006 - 08.2010
- Developed and updated ongoing institutional research and statistical reports through the collection, recording and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data for the purpose of institutional operations, program and budget planning.
Student Services Assistant
Red Deer College
06.2006 - 08.2010
- Provided group training sessions for the purpose of educating students on academic processes and requirements in order to increase student success
- Developed and maintained statistical reports for the purpose of tracking frequency and volume of services accessed by a particular student demographic for the purpose of departmental planning.
Student Services Assistant
Red Deer College
06.2006 - 08.2010
- Completed initial assessment of student needs in order to determine appropriate services and/or make referrals to college and community resources
- Developed and maintained detailed and accurate records of student histories in accordance with departmental and government policy and regulations
- Reviewed and processed assessments and applications for government financial assistance adhering to provincial and federal government policy and regulations.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Trauma Concentration
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Chicago, IL01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB01.2008
Skills
- Program Development
- Multicultural Competence
- Effective Communication
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Public Speaking
- Remote Learning
- Social Media Promotion
- Curriculum Planning
Professional Speaking
Multidisciplinary Care for IBD (MCIBD) symposium, Edmonton, Alberta, Chronic pain and chronic illness: Beyond the opiates, 06/2017
Professional Designations And Memberships
- College of Alberta Psychologists, Alberta, Canada, Registered Psychologist (R. Psych.), #4642, 10/2016, Present
- College of Alberta Psychologists, Alberta, Canada, Registered Provisional Psychologist (R. Prov. Psych.), 05/2014, 10/2016
- Psychologist Association of Alberta, Alberta, Canada, Member, 2014, 2017, 07/2018 - Present
- Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology, United States, International Member, 12/2020, 01/2022
- Canadian Psychological Association, Canada, Member, 07/2017, 06/2018
- National Board of Certified Counselors, United States, National Certified Counsellor (NCC), #301563 (Retired), 12/2017, 01/2023
- Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, Illinois, United States, Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC), #178008676 (Retired), 12/2012, 03/2017
- Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Missouri, United States, Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC), #2017032821 (Retired), 08/2017, 07/2018
- Department of Child and Family Services, Illinois, United States, Child Welfare Employee License (Retired), 2013
Certification
- Restore Justice, Chicago, Illinois, 02/2018
- University of Missouri, Missouri Institute of Mental Health, St. Louis, Missouri, 02/2017
- Multidisciplinary Care for IBD (MCIBD) symposium, Edmonton, Alberta, 06/2017
- Heart and Stroke Foundation, Edmonton, Alberta, 11/2016
- Crisis Prevention Institute, Edmonton, Alberta, 10/2016
- The Pride Center of Edmonton, Edmonton, Alberta, 12/2015
- Suicide Intervention Program, Red Deer, Alberta, 04/2014
- Organic Brain Dysfunction (OBD) Triage Institute, Red Deer, Alberta, 03/2014
- St. John Ambulance, Red Deer, Alberta, 12/2013
- Illinois Depart of Child and Family Services, Chicago, Illinois, 06/2013
- Illinois Department of Child and Family Services, Chicago, Illinois, 02/2013
- Chicago Child Advocacy Center, Chicago, Illinois, 10/2012
- American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, Chicago, Illinois, 06/2012
- Chicago Child Advocacy Center, Chicago, Illinois, 06/2012
- National Board of Certified Counselors, Chicago, Illinois, 04/2012
- Medical University of South Carolina, Chicago, Illinois, 03/2012
- Neighborhood Recovery Initiative, Chicago, Illinois, 12/2011
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Business Coaching, Podcast Host & Owner
Healing Mama Podcast & Coaching
07.2023 - Current
Addictions Counsellor, Day Program, Adult Services
Alberta Health Services
01.2017 - 07.2017
Registered Psychologist, Owner
Luna Therapy & Lifestyle, Inc.
12.2016 - 02.2024
Psychologist
Alberta Health Services, Edmonton Young Offenders Centre
10.2016 - 01.2017
Founder & Director
The One. Youth Opportunities
07.2015 - 07.2018
Addictions Counsellor, Generalist
Alberta Health Services
07.2015 - 10.2016
Family Counsellor, Young Adult Treatment
Alberta Health Services
08.2014 - 07.2015
Clinical Supervisor
McMan Youth Family and Community Service Association
11.2013 - 08.2014
Licensed Child Welfare Worker, Case Manager II
UCAN, Uhlich Children's Advantage Network
01.2013 - 07.2013
Community Support Clinical Counsellor
Thresholds
10.2012 - 01.2013
Masters Level Internist
Youth Crossroads, Inc.
07.2011 - 07.2012
Psychology Consultant, Volunteer
Prevail Health Solutions
07.2011 - 12.2011
Research Team Leader, Volunteer
Illinois National Guard
04.2011 - 05.2011
Family and Youth Mentor, Volunteer
Pan African Association
12.2010 - 07.2011
Family Support Assistant, Volunteer
Illinois National Guard Yellow Ribbon Project
04.2010 - 09.2010
Research Services Assistant
Red Deer College
06.2006 - 08.2010
Student Services Assistant
Red Deer College
06.2006 - 08.2010
Student Services Assistant
Red Deer College
06.2006 - 08.2010
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Trauma Concentration
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Calgary
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