Focused Therapist trained in multiple modalities focused on marriage and family therapy. Helps couples and family groups work through trauma, disfunction and individual disorders affecting mental health.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Marriage & Family Therapist (Licensed in California #103247 and Texas #203784)
New Roads Counseling (Private Practice)
09.2015 - Current
Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
Delivered counseling services to families and couples dealing with familial issues.
Collaborated with other mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans.
Assisted families in developing healthy boundaries, resulting in stronger relationships among members.
Led workshops focused on topics such as communication skills, conflict resolution, and stress management, enhancing participants'' overall wellbeing.
Addressed intergenerational trauma within families by implementing culturally sensitive interventions that promote healing across generations.
MFT Trainee and Intern
Social Advocates for Youth
09.2014 - 01.2016
Provide individual and family counseling to youth ages 5 to 25
Complete CANS/ANSA assessments and treatment plans for Medi-Cal clients
Work in a team environment to provide the best care for every client
Develop and maintain relationships with clients and their parents in order to facilitate clients completing the goals in their treatment plans
Counsel and provide client advocacy and crisis management at Tamayo Village, a live-in facility for youth ages 18-25
Work with a range of diagnoses including ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Depression, Anxiety, Suicidality, Non-Suicidal Self Injury, Eating Disorders, Childhood Trauma, Schizophrenia, and Borderline.
Chaplain/Counselor
Mercy Ships – M/V Africa Mercy
09.2009 - 06.2014
Organized weekly worship services as well as Easter and Christmas services
Served as worship leader and coordinator
Provided individual and group mentoring, care, and counseling for a crew of 450 people from over 35 different nations using a variety of treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Bibliotherapy
Provided biblical/pastoral counseling and 24/7 intervention for suicidal and nonsuicidal self injury
Conducted psycho educational and motivational teachings for groups and individuals
Served on the Child Safety committee that created a new child safety policy for the organization
Attended regular trainings by licensed psychologist or counselor.
Director of Pastoral Care and Counseling
Cornerstone Church of San Francisco
02.2001 - 07.2009
Provided individual and marital biblical/pastoral counseling and worked closely in collaboration with local mental health professionals
Developed and maintained a variety of support groups for marriage, divorce, addictions and depression
Developed pre-marital program employing the use of the Prepare-Enrich evaluation.
Education
Masters of Counseling -
Regent University
Virginia Beach, Virginia
01.2015
Masters of Music – Vocal Performance -
University of Texas
Austin, Texas
01.1995
Bachelor of Science – Political Science -
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas
01.1987
Skills
Passionate about a holistic and integrative approach to counseling
Experienced in counseling people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds
Family Systems Theory
Grief counseling
Anger Management
Couples Counseling
Memberships Certifications
Certified in CANS/ANSA
Certified in Prepare-Enrich Evaluation for couples
American Counseling Association (ACA)
CAMFT California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
RECAMFT Sonoma County Redwood Empire Chapter of CAMFT
MCAMFT Marin County Chapter of CAMFT
Toastmasters International - President, VP of Education
References
Marian Marioni, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist (#19599), Social Advocates for Youth, 3440 Airway Drive, Suite E, Santa Rosa, CA, 707-800-3951, www.saysc.org
Anne Buxbaum, MFT (#49957), Social Advocates for Youth, 3440 Airway Drive, Suite E, Santa Rosa, CA, 707-544-3299 x211, www.saysc.org
Peggy Burns, MFT (#41729), Christian Counseling Centers – San Francisco, 801 Portola Drive, #108, San Francisco, CA, 94127, 415-810-6574, www.christiancounseling.net
Timeline
Marriage & Family Therapist (Licensed in California #103247 and Texas #203784)
New Roads Counseling (Private Practice)
09.2015 - Current
MFT Trainee and Intern
Social Advocates for Youth
09.2014 - 01.2016
Chaplain/Counselor
Mercy Ships – M/V Africa Mercy
09.2009 - 06.2014
Director of Pastoral Care and Counseling
Cornerstone Church of San Francisco
02.2001 - 07.2009
Masters of Counseling -
Regent University
Masters of Music – Vocal Performance -
University of Texas
Bachelor of Science – Political Science -
Texas A&M University
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