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
Oxnard12-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Sacramento State University
Sacramento, CA05-2016
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Ventura College
Ventura, CA05-2014
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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