Ildar Kurt
LICENSED AMFT
Los Angeles
Summary
Recently licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) seeking a challenging position that offers excellent training and supervision opportunities. Experienced in working with children and eager to expand clinical skills to adult populations. Committed to applying a strong foundation in therapeutic techniques and developing versatile, client-centered approaches to support diverse client needs. Logged over 700 clinical hours through school-based therapy internships.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
37
37
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
School-Based Therapist Intern
Cathedral High School
01.2025 - Current
- Managed a focused caseload of six high school male students, providing intensive, individualized therapeutic support and intervention.
- Delivered psychoeducation to students and parents on emerging issues affecting adolescent males, fostering awareness and proactive support.
- Developed strong rapport with students by actively listening and empathizing with their concerns, fostering trust in therapeutic relationships.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using standardized measures, adjusting treatment plans as needed based on continuous improvement efforts.
School-Based Therapist Intern
St Gertrude The Great
08.2024 - Current
- Over 700 hours managing a caseload of 30+ students (ages 6–14, grades TK–8), providing individual and group support as part of a school-based therapeutic internship.
- Designed workshops on mental health awareness for staff members, promoting a supportive school culture focused on student wellbeing.
- Educated parents on mental health topics, enabling them to better support their children''s needs outside of school hours.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify student needs and developed appropriate treatment plans.
- Led improvisation workshops to help students develop listening, collaboration, and mindfulness skills through performance-based activities.
VP of Inside Sales
SYMPLY
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Lead North American sales and logistics operations for a Cambridge, UK-based hardware technology company.
Freelance Writer
Western Flower
02.2014 - 02.2024
- Over 10 years of experience crafting copy, commercial scripts, and editorial content for startups, corporations, small businesses, and individual clients.
Medical Assistant
UCLA Health
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Transplant Hematology Department
Provided administrative support to physicians, coordinated with patients and insurance providers to facilitate care approvals, and ensured accurate documentation and scheduling to support seamless treatment delivery.
Associate Project Manager
CINT USA
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Swedish-based technology firm specializing in consumer marketing and intelligence-gathering software.
Led cross-functional teams and oversaw the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects focused on market analysis and consumer insights.
Paralegal
Nicholson & Gansner
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Supported a high-volume criminal defense practice by conducting legal research, drafting motions and case documents, and managing client communications and case files.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Antioch University
Los Angeles, United States 05.2001 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Botany & Biology
University of Wisconsin
Madison, United States 05.2001 - 12.2013
Training
- NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): Peer to Peer training, 2020
- Movement With Julia Crockett, 2020-2023
- TAM Integration, 2020
- Improvisation / Writing / Clown, Idiot Workshop, 2018-2022
- Mindfulness and Somatic Healing, UCLA Health, 2017-2019
Certification
TF-CBT Certification
Timeline
School-Based Therapist Intern
Cathedral High School
01.2025 - Current
School-Based Therapist Intern
St Gertrude The Great
08.2024 - Current
TF-CBT Certification
01-2023
VP of Inside Sales
SYMPLY
01.2019 - 01.2024
Medical Assistant
UCLA Health
01.2017 - 01.2019
Freelance Writer
Western Flower
02.2014 - 02.2024
Associate Project Manager
CINT USA
01.2014 - 01.2016
Paralegal
Nicholson & Gansner
01.2012 - 01.2013
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Antioch University
05.2001 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Botany & Biology
University of Wisconsin
05.2001 - 12.2013