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Mathew Duffey

Yuba City,CA

Summary

Respectful child and adolescent therapist with proven track record of helping clients improve mental health and well-being through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Skilled in selecting and utilizing appropriate treatment modalities and interventions to meet needs of individuals. Passionate about helping people manage mental health and improve quality of life through skill building and therapy.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Therapist

Sutter-Yuba Behavioral Health
04.2020 - Current
  • Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care.
  • Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
  • Managed caseload of up to 25 children in both Sutter and Yuba County.

Mental Health Clinician

Youth For Change
10.2019 - 04.2020
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Addressed clients' family relationship concerns through enhancing communication skills and integrated family sessions.
  • Assisted individuals and family members with implementing techniques and strategies for resolving their problems.
  • Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
  • Collaborated with community resources to provide additional services to client and family.

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Lighthouse Counseling And Family Resource Center
05.2019 - 09.2019
  • Conducted intake and assessments to formulate treatment plan and manage client records.
  • Encouraged individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for constructively confronting problems.
  • Developed and implemented creative interventions to engage families and promote therapeutic progress.
  • Countered problematic behavior with healthy alternatives to enhance mental, emotional and physical wellness and increase energy.
  • Facilitated social skills groups for at-risk youth throughout Placer county.

Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee

Lighthouse Counseling And Family Resource Center
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
  • Educated clients and families on importance of mental health and self-care.
  • Provided psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, client-centered and play-therapy to treat wide range of psychological problems in patients.
  • Used imaging and relaxation techniques to develop strengthening and safe zones to facilitate processing of trauma.
  • Collaborated with clinical supervisor to brainstorm specific interventions for client and family.

Education

Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy

Brandman University
Irvine, CA
05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California State University - Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
08.2014

Skills

  • Tracking Client Progress
  • Safety and Risk Assessments
  • Confidential Records Management
  • Suicide Intervention
  • Treatment Planning
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Timeline

Mental Health Therapist

Sutter-Yuba Behavioral Health
04.2020 - Current

Mental Health Clinician

Youth For Change
10.2019 - 04.2020

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Lighthouse Counseling And Family Resource Center
05.2019 - 09.2019

Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee

Lighthouse Counseling And Family Resource Center
08.2018 - 05.2019

Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy

Brandman University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

California State University - Sacramento

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