Jenhua Tsao
San Francisco
Summary
Diligent LMFT with strong foundation in therapeutic practices and client-centered care. Provided effective counseling solutions, positively impacting client well-being through individualized treatment plans. Demonstrated proficiency in crisis intervention and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Mental Health Therapist
Community Youth Center of San Francisco
04.2020 - 06.2023
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers and family as necessary.
- Facilitated individual and family therapy sessions to support communication, boundary setting, and healthy relationships among family members affected by mental health issues.
- Implemented behavioral modification techniques for clients struggling with unhealthy patterns of behavior or thought processes contributing to their mental health challenges.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients experiencing acute mental health distress, ensuring safety and stabilization.
- Established strong rapport with clients by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural sensitivity.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans for clients to address specific mental health concerns and goals.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive care plans, addressing both mental and physical health needs.
Marriage and Family Therapy Trainee
San Diego Youth Service
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Provide individual, family, and group counseling services to adolescents age 10 to 18 and their families at a school or community-based setting
- Utilize Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Play Therapy, and Narrative Therapy to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals
- Document clients’ progress in confidential files in San Diego County format
- Refer clients and families to community resources
Family and Youth Camp Counselor
Burn Institute
01.2019 - 02.2019
- Provide emotional support and create a safe environment for adolescents to discuss leadership, mental illness, and grief
- Mentor adolescents by modeling healthy coping skills during times of conflict and distress
- Educate youth on the importance of academia and social support in goal achievements
Family and Youth Camp Counselor
Elizabeth Hospice
01.2019 - 02.2019
- Provide emotional support and create a safe environment for adolescents to discuss leadership, mental illness, and grief
- Mentor adolescents by modeling healthy coping skills during times of conflict and distress
- Educate youth on the importance of academia and social support in goal achievements
Clinical Assistant
Union of Pan Asian Community
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Used quick response and dynamic service skills to build relationships with mental health patients
- Assisted patients with language translations
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens
Marriage and Family Therapy Trainee
Center for Community Counseling and Engagement
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Conducted therapeutic individual therapy sessions
- Established and implemented treatment plans and goals
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated with Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Narrative Therapy
Social Worker
Taipei’s Home Daycare Center
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Company Overview: Wanhua District
- Assisted caregivers in coping with their difficulties
- Advocated for and developed plans to improve children and caregivers’ wellbeing
- Diagnosed psychological, behavioral and emotional disorders
- Wanhua District
Education
Master of Science - Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Shih Chih University
06.2007
Skills
- Child and Adolescent Counseling
- Marriage and family therapy
- Therapeutic Interventions for Depression
- Autism spectrum disorder support
- Suicide prevention
- Grief counseling
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Clinical documentation
- Crisis Management
- Treatment Planning
- Professional networking
- Evidence-based therapy
Training
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Children & Adolescents Certificate – PESI.
- Foundations of Narrative Therapy Certificate – Vancouver School for Narrative Therapy.
- Grieving and Healing in Narrative Therapy Certificate – Psygarden.
- Introduction to Narrative Therapy Certificate – Evanston Family Therapy Center
- Play Therapy, San Diego, CA, 02/19, 8 hours
- Internal Family System Therapy, San Diego, CA, 02/19, 16 hours
Personal Information
License: LMFT#146363
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Behavior Mental Health Therapist
Community Youth Center of San Francisco
04.2020 - 06.2023
Family and Youth Camp Counselor
Burn Institute
01.2019 - 02.2019
Family and Youth Camp Counselor
Elizabeth Hospice
01.2019 - 02.2019
Marriage and Family Therapy Trainee
San Diego Youth Service
08.2018 - 08.2019
Clinical Assistant
Union of Pan Asian Community
01.2018 - 09.2018
Marriage and Family Therapy Trainee
Center for Community Counseling and Engagement
09.2017 - 05.2018
Social Worker
Taipei’s Home Daycare Center
11.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Shih Chih University
Master of Science - Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy
San Diego State University
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