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Jess Myers

Long Beach

Summary

Compassionate queer identifying mental health professional with experience providing counseling to diverse populations in one-on-one and couple settings. Personable and empathetic with strong ability to build rapport and trust with clients. Skilled in attunement, exploring family of origin, and providing culturally competent and curious counseling. Possesses foundational knowledge in therapeutic techniques and principles, combined with skills in active listening and effective communication. Committed to supporting client's mental health and well-being. Looking to work with diverse clientele with a focus on LGBTQIA+ population.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

MFT Trainee

THE CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING
05.2023 - Current
  • Provide individual and couples counselling via telehealth, update clinical records and treatment plans, progress notes, and termination summaries
  • Developed rapport and strong therapeutic alliance with clients to understand them holistically
  • Attended group supervision weekly to develop skills and implement new techniques and approaches
  • Developed cultural awareness and curiosity through navigating and attuning to a diverse set of clients

MFT Trainee

JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Provided individual counselling to individuals over telehealth as well as provide in person counselling to students at Warren High School
  • Developed crisis intervention skills through experience with student
  • Built relationship with school staff to ensure clear communication and access to proper resources for students

Education

M.A. - Counseling Psychology

PACIFICA GRADUATE INSTITUTE
Santa Barbara, CA
03-2025

B.A. - Women’s Studies

CAL STATE UNIVERSITY DOMINGUEZ HILLS
Carson, CA
05.2021

Skills

  • Curious minded
  • LGBTQIA informed & affirming
  • Relationship building
  • Great communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Creative nature
  • Imaginal work
  • Depth-psychology background
  • Client-focused
  • Crisis intervention

Timeline

MFT Trainee

THE CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING
05.2023 - Current

MFT Trainee

JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES
08.2022 - 02.2023

B.A. - Women’s Studies

CAL STATE UNIVERSITY DOMINGUEZ HILLS

M.A. - Counseling Psychology

PACIFICA GRADUATE INSTITUTE
Jess Myers