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Victoria Castillo

Santa Paula

Summary

Accomplished Primary Therapist at Newport Healthcare, adept in crisis intervention and fostering teamwork. Leveraged evidence-based modalities like CBT and DBT to enhance intervention effectiveness, achieving significant client progress. Demonstrated adaptability and excellent communication, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with HIPAA standards.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Primary Therapist

Newport Healthcare
11.2022 - Current
  • Utilized a variety of therapeutic evidenced-based modalities based on individual client needs, enhancing overall effectiveness of interventions, including, but no limited to CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, and ABFT techniques.
  • Provided individual, family, and group therapy to address mental health disorders that impact individual and interpersonal relationship functioning.
  • Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress to reflect overall progress toward established goals and treatment plan development.
  • Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
  • Implemented trauma-informed care approaches within therapy sessions leading to increased resilience among client populations.

Individual Therapist

Aspiranet
03.2020 - 10.2022
  • Built strong rapport with voluntary and mandated clients of all ages, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
  • Documented client information, treatment plans, utilized assessments and reports to monitor progress while providing court documentation reflecting services for court-mandated therapy.
  • Performed assessments to evaluate clients' mental health status, needs and goals.
  • Implemented time management strategies to ensure full caseloads were effectively managed, maintaining high-quality care for all clients.
  • Attended individual and group supervisions along with continued education classes to maintain professional standards and stay up-to-date with new developments.

Marital and Family Therapist - Trainee

CLU Community Counseling Services
05.2018 - 08.2019
  • MFT trainee accruing hours and experience in conducting therapy services under supervision.
  • Provided individual, couples, and family therapy services and case management for low income families and individuals seeking mental health services.
  • Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
  • \Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards such as assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
  • Attended individual and group supervisions weekly with licensed supervisors.

Education

Master of Science - Clinical Psychology

California Lutheran University
Oxnard
12-2019

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Sacramento State University
Sacramento, CA
05-2016

Associate of Arts - Sociology

Ventura College
Ventura, CA
05-2014

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Group therapy facilitation
  • Treatment Planning
  • Compliance requirements
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Rapport building with various populations
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Motivational interviewing

Accomplishments

  • Level II trained ABFT Therapist
  • EMDR basic trained therapist

Timeline

Primary Therapist

Newport Healthcare
11.2022 - Current

Individual Therapist

Aspiranet
03.2020 - 10.2022

Marital and Family Therapist - Trainee

CLU Community Counseling Services
05.2018 - 08.2019

Master of Science - Clinical Psychology

California Lutheran University

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Sacramento State University

Associate of Arts - Sociology

Ventura College

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