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Leonor Alejandra Riquelme Licci

Summary

Compassionate and attentive [Job Title] dedicated to patient-focused practice style that emphasizes well-being and autonomy of patients. Demonstrated history of building strong rapport with patients while maintaining appropriate boundaries. Client-centered professional polished in identifying potential disorders in clients and developing successful treatment plans and therapeutic processes. Accommodating and warm individual possessing strong observational skills and in-depth understanding of human behavior. Offering comprehensive background conducting psychological tests, interviewing patients and monitoring patient progress and growth.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychologist Intern

Hospital Clinico Felix Bulnes
09.2020 - 12.2020


  • Counseled individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse or family situations to modify behavior to improve personal adjustment. Also provided culturally sensitive counseling services to diverse populations, ensuring equitable access to mental health care.
  • Identified psychological, emotional or behavioral issues and diagnosed disorders using information obtained from evaluation techniques. As well as assists with documenting and evaluating behaviors of individuals with mental health diagnoses.
  • Conducted psychological evaluations to diagnose mental health disorders, contributing to accurate treatment recommendations. Also delivered counseling services under close supervision of psychologists.
  • Supported patients in crisis situations, providing immediate intervention and appropriate referrals for ongoing care. Implemented crisis intervention techniques to help individuals through complex situations. Also improved client coping strategies by teaching stress management techniques and mindfulness practices.

Psychologist

Self-employed
09.2021 - Current
  • Developed customized treatment plans for clients, addressing their unique psychological needs and goals.
  • Assisted in gaining insight, defining objectives, and planning action to achieve effective personal development and adjustment. As well as defined core problems and determined key strategies for investigating and remediating concerns.
  • Conducted patient observations by monitoring behavior and documented physical health, family history and medications in mental health assessment reports. All client progress is documented and updated regularly in confidential files.
  • Expanded professional knowledge by attending conferences and participating in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of psychology.

Psychotherapist

Self-employed
09.2021 - Current
  • Established a safe and non-judgemental environment for patients, fostering an open and respectful communication, built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences,
  • Evaluated patients progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as necessary based on changing needs or circumstances, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment and targeted therapeutic interventions.
  • Led therapeutic processes focused on topics such as grief, self-esteem, and anger management, emotional awareness, and personal growth, conflict resolution processes and promotion of positive change and growth.
  • Studied and applied practices from professional reports and literature along with therapies focused on patient needs. Also continuously updated knowledge of emerging research and best practices in the field of psychotherapy, ensuring delivery of cutting-edge care to clients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University Mayor
Santiago, Chile
08.2021

Skills

    Emotional awareness

    Analytical Thinking

    Behavior Analysis

    Mental Health Diagnosis

    Decision-Making

    Active Listening

    Empathy Development

    Adult psychology

    Crisis Management

Languages

English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Italian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Psychologist

Self-employed
09.2021 - Current

Psychotherapist

Self-employed
09.2021 - Current

Psychologist Intern

Hospital Clinico Felix Bulnes
09.2020 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University Mayor
Leonor Alejandra Riquelme Licci