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Natalia Morales

South Gate

Summary

Highly empathetic and compassionate, with natural ability to connect and build trust. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving positive outcomes, adaptable to client's needs. Committed to fostering positive change and emotional well-being for clients. Extensive experience working with children and families.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Therapist Intern

The Whole Child
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Built trust and rapport with compassionate approach.
  • Documented therapeutic goals and client progress.
  • Provided consultation services to schools regarding appropriate accommodations for students with unique needs, fostering inclusive educational environments.
  • Ensured compliance with DMH regulations and maintained timely documentation of progress notes.
  • Facilitated group sessions, family sessions, and participated in community outreach to advocate for mental health

Teacher's Aide

The Education Team
03.2022 - 12.2023
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.

Counselor Advocate

Su Casa Emergency Shelter
03.2022 - 03.2023
  • Provided safe and welcoming spaces for families fleeing from domestic violence.
  • Provided crisis intervention and trauma-focused approaches
  • Consistently and efficiently maintained confidentiality of records

Behavior Technician

Autism Learning Partners
07.2019 - 04.2021
  • Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection
  • Helped clients reach their treatment goals to 100% across several programs.

Education

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
01-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of California, Merced
05.2019

Skills

  • Building rapport
  • Crisis intervention
  • Multicultural competence
  • Managing and Adapting Practices (MAP) certified
  • Family therapy
  • Community outreach
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Play Therapy

Timeline

Therapist Intern

The Whole Child
08.2023 - 08.2024

Teacher's Aide

The Education Team
03.2022 - 12.2023

Counselor Advocate

Su Casa Emergency Shelter
03.2022 - 03.2023

Behavior Technician

Autism Learning Partners
07.2019 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of California, Merced

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

California State University - Fullerton
Natalia Morales