JAYME MURAKAMI
Pacifica
Summary
Experienced Licensed Therapist and Clinical Leader delivering trauma-informed, holistic care to diverse populations. Integrates culturally humble practices to enhance client responsiveness and well-being. Expertise in clinical assessment, case management, and individualized care planning to address complex educational, behavioral, and mental health needs. Leads multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, whole-person care and sustainable outcomes. Dedicated to improving client outcomes through holistic, evidence-based care and systems-level collaboration.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
School-Based Clinician
Child Mind Institute
San Mateo, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Provide evidence-based therapeutic services to high-need school communities, supporting students, educators, and families.
- Deliver a structured mental health skill-building curriculum for K–8 students, strengthening emotional regulation and resilience.
- Conducted individual therapy for students with anxiety, trauma, behavioral needs, and social-emotional challenges to enhance overall mental health.
- Facilitated trauma-informed and DBT skills groups, fostering coping strategies, emotional stability, and improved interpersonal skills among participants.
- Designed and delivered professional development for educators and wellness staff on mental health and trauma-informed practices, equipping them with strategies to support student well-being.
- Provide caregiver workshops aimed at strengthening family systems and supporting youth mental health at home.
- Complete intake assessments, treatment plans, and clinical documentation in compliance with organizational and legal standards.
- Offered clinical supervision and mentorship to graduate and doctoral students, fostering professional growth.
Mental Health Therapist
Foresight Mental Health
Remote, CA
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Delivered individual therapy for diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, utilizing evidence-based modalities to address unique mental health needs.
- Created comprehensive assessments and treatment plans, driving goal-oriented progress documentation to support client development.
- Developed comprehensive assessments, treatment plans, and goal-driven progress documentation.
- Maintained rigorous adherence to ethical, legal, and clinical documentation standards, ensuring quality care and compliance.
Therapist & Care Manager
Edgewood Center for Children and Families, Community School (NPS)
San Francisco, CA
04.2018 - 01.2021
- Contributed to a multidisciplinary team that addressed complex behavioral, academic, and mental health needs in a non-public school setting.
- Provided family therapy and case management services to promote school success and long-term well-being.
- Performed mental health screenings to evaluate cognitive, emotional, and social functioning, facilitating targeted interventions.
- Conducted mental health screenings to assess cognitive, emotional, and social functioning.
- Delivered family therapy and case management services, enhancing school success and long-term well-being for students.
Clinical Case Manager
Edgewood Center for Children and Families, Turning Point C/Y Wraparound
San Mateo County, CA
08.2016 - 04.2018
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams to implement individualized Wraparound treatment plans that improved youth and family outcomes.
- Delivered individual and family therapy focused on stabilization, family cohesion, and long-term support.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams to implement highly individualized Wraparound treatment plans for youth and families.
- Connected families with essential community resources to address mental health, behavioral, social, and educational needs, enhancing overall support.
Behavior Therapist
Center for Learning and Autism Support Services (CLASS)
San Mateo, CA
10.2012 - 08.2016
- Provided ABA therapy to children ages 2–18 with Autism Spectrum Disorder in home, school, and clinic settings, fostering skill development and behavioral improvement.
- Developed individualized behavior plans, tracked progress, and adjusted strategies to improve functioning and independence.
- Documented treatment plans and progress to ensure accurate delivery of services and inform ongoing program development.
MFT Trainee
Edgewood Center for Children and Families, Kinship Program
San Mateo, CA
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Delivered therapy to kinship caregivers and youth, enhancing family dynamics and promoting relational resilience.
- Designed interventions addressing trauma-related, behavioral, and emotional challenges, fostering individual growth.
- Collaborated with caregivers to establish supportive care plans and therapeutic strategies, improving overall family support.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Palo Alto University
Palo Alto, CA06-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA12-2011
Skills
- School-Based Mental Health
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Evidence-Based Interventions
- Community mental health
- MTSS framework
- IEP collaboration
- Crisis Prevention & Responses
- Case management
- Telehealth Proficiency
- Medi-Cal Documentation,
- EHRs: NextGen, Avatar
- Professional Development Facilitation
- Restorative Practices
LICENSES and CERTIFICATIONS
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist – BBS (Exp. Sept 2026)
- Psychological First Aid (June 2026)
- Clinical Supervision: Foundations – Therapist Development Center (Apr 2024)
- Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist – Individual, Arizona Trauma Institute (Dec 2021)
Timeline
School-Based Clinician
Child Mind Institute
06.2023 - Current
Mental Health Therapist
Foresight Mental Health
01.2021 - 05.2023
Therapist & Care Manager
Edgewood Center for Children and Families, Community School (NPS)
04.2018 - 01.2021
Clinical Case Manager
Edgewood Center for Children and Families, Turning Point C/Y Wraparound
08.2016 - 04.2018
MFT Trainee
Edgewood Center for Children and Families, Kinship Program
09.2015 - 06.2016
Behavior Therapist
Center for Learning and Autism Support Services (CLASS)
10.2012 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University, Sacramento
Master of Arts - Counseling
Palo Alto University