Rosa Avila
Whittier
Summary
Motivated counseling practicum student with experience in individual therapy, community outreach, and advocacy for underserved populations. Skilled in intake assessment, treatment planning, and applying evidence-based practices such as CBT and Person-Centered approaches. Experienced in supporting children, adolescents, and families through culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate interventions. Seeking to contribute strong clinical skills, cultural competence, and a commitment to client well-being in a counseling or mental health setting.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Counseling Practicum Student
Low Cost Community Center
- Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
- Conducted client consultations and collaborated with other agency professionals to discuss courses of treatment.
- Applied variety of psychological methods and techniques in screening, assessment and evaluation of clients.
- Provided crisis intervention support when necessary, ensuring the safety of at-risk clients during critical situations.
Education
Masters of Arts - Clinical Psychology (Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy)
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CABachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CASkills
- Individual Counseling & Psychotherapy
- Intake Assessment & Treatment Planning
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Person-Centered & Multicultural Approaches
- Case Conceptualization & Clinical Documentation (SOAP Notes)
- Advocacy & Community Outreach
Certification
- AMFT-Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
- APCC-Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
LANGUAGES
Bilingual (Spanish)
Timeline
Counseling Practicum Student
Low Cost Community Center
Masters of Arts - Clinical Psychology (Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy)
Pepperdine University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Berkeley
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