MICHELLE CURRY
Murrieta
Summary
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist with experience providing individual and group counseling to adults in residential substance use treatment. Skilled in trauma-informed care, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, crisis intervention, and documentation in Alleva EMR. Passionate about supporting diverse clinical populations through strength-based, culturally responsive therapeutic approaches.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Care Counselor
Oak Grove Center
Murrieta
07.2018 - Current
- Support youth ages 7–18 using trauma-informed relational and behavioral regulation strategies.
Practicum Counselor
Rancho Milagro Recovery
Temecula
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Facilitated weekly process and psychoeducational groups for adults in residential substance use treatment.
- Provided individual counseling using CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed interventions.
- Conducted biopsychosocial assessments, safety planning, and crisis intervention.
- Completed treatment plans, DAP notes, and discharge summaries using Alleva EMR.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to support progress and continuity of care.
- Worked with clients presenting with co-occurring disorders and complex trauma.
Health Benefits Specialist
CVS/Aetna
Remote
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Assisted in resolving employee inquiries regarding benefits eligibility and coverage.
Customer Support Specialist
Employee Development Department
Remote
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Provided exceptional customer support through various communication channels.
International English Teacher
English First
Moscow
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Implemented effective teaching strategies to enhance language acquisition.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology — MFT/PCC Track
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology / Philosophy
Rutgers University
Piscataway, NJ05.2007
Skills
- CBT
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Group Facilitation
- Individual Counseling
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Relapse Prevention
- Biopsychosocial Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- DSM-5 Application
- DAP Notes
- Alleva EMR
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Practicum Counselor
Rancho Milagro Recovery
09.2024 - 06.2025
Health Benefits Specialist
CVS/Aetna
08.2021 - 04.2023
Customer Support Specialist
Employee Development Department
09.2020 - 02.2021
Youth Care Counselor
Oak Grove Center
07.2018 - Current
International English Teacher
English First
01.2011 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology — MFT/PCC Track
California Baptist University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology / Philosophy
Rutgers University