Yessenia Sanchez
Vacaville
Summary
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and extensive experience providing therapeutic services to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, and adults. Skilled in person-centered therapy, CPT, EMDR, art therapy and mindfulness interventions. Strong background in social work, school-based mental health services, and child welfare.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Clinician
Counseling to Inspire, Inc.
11.2023 - Current
- Provide therapeutic services to children, adults, and adolescents experiencing a variety of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and trauma.
- Therapeutic services included: intake assessments, individualize treatment plans, suicide risk assessments, and diagnosing mental health disorders.
- Utilized Therapy Notes record system to document progress notes, intake assessments, treatment plans, and client contacts.
- Applied person-centered, CBT, CPT, EMDR, solution focused, narrative, mindfulness, and art interventions to develop a strong therapeutic alliance, discuss treatment goals, and progress during their treatment.
Mental Health Clinician
Positive Change Counseling
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Provide therapeutic services to diverse clientele including VA and Medi-Cal populations.
- Conduct intake assessment to determine level of care, treatment planning and diagnosing mental health issues.
- Operate Therapy Notes system to document intake sessions, develop treatment plans, and progress notes.
- Utilize narrative, solution focused, person-centered, evidence-based modalities, and mindfulness interventions to develop rapport, guide client to accomplish their treatment goals, and discuss progress.
School Based Clinician
The Miri Center
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Provide therapeutic services to school age students with educationally related mental health services.
- Served as a member of the Individual Education Program (IEP) and participate in the IEP process to develop appropriate goals for each student.
- Consulted with teachers, administration, specialists, and parents regarding behavioral management and mental health services.
- Conducted risk assessments as needed and work with the crisis support team to respond to mental health emergencies.
- Utilized person-centered, evidenced based, and mindfulness therapeutic modalities to assist students in their goals, and building a strong therapeutic relationship.
Mental Health Clinician
Turning Point of Central California, Inc.
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed a diverse caseload consisting of clients experiencing severe mental health issues such as major depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorders.
- Provided therapeutic services to treat, assess, and diagnose mental health disorders to various populations, including children, adolescents, and adults.
- Met with clinical staff for the purpose of reviewing client progress and assure quality treatment planning.
- Operated Electronic Health Records system and documented services to meet clinical program and state requirements including Medi-Cal requirements.
- Utilized person-centered, evidenced based modalities, and mindfulness therapeutic modalities to develop a strong therapeutic alliance, discuss treatment goals, and progress during their treatment.
Social Service Worker III- Child Welfare Services
Tulare County HHSA
03.2014 - 08.2018
- Managed a diverse caseload for foster children, foster parents, and relatives.
- Prepared and maintained case records, case narratives, and medical records.
- Interpreted and explained rules, regulations, and policies to clients and applicants.
- Recruited county foster parents and adoptive applicants by community outreach events.
- Facilitated training and presentations to prospective foster parents and staff.
- Investigated allegations of abuse in foster care.
- Referred clients to specialized services as needed for counseling or therapy.
- Conducted home studies on prospective relatives and foster and adopted applicants using the Structured Analysis Family Evaluation approval process.
- Assessed applicants in their homes and evaluated family dynamics, child placement compatibility, community resources, and family preparation.
Early Head Start Specialist
Tulare County Office of Education
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Offered expected mothers monthly education and support throughout their prenatal term through the first year.
- Assisted mothers with breastfeeding instructions.
- Provided classes and visual presentations with support for topics such as parenting, breastfeeding, car seat safety, prenatal care, and child development delays.
- Coordinated and screened needy families for holiday food giveaways.
Social Service Worker
Tulare County In-Home Support Services
07.2006 - 10.2007
- Managed a high caseload involving social service problems for the elderly.
- Conducted assessments to determine eligibility for services.
- Attended, presented, and completed the necessary documentation for case management and team meetings.
- Re-evaluated client's eligibility yearly.
- Informed and clarified the facilities' policies and resources for clients and their families.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage & Family Therapy
Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary
Fresno, CA05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Phoenix
Fresno, CA10.2007
Skills
- Therapeutic Modalities: CPT, CBT, EMDR, Art therapy, Person-Centered Approach, Mindfulness, Solution-Focus, Narrative
- Clinical Tools: Suicide Risk Assessment, SOAP Notes, EHR, Therapy Notes, Assessment Questionnaires, Communication, Empathy and Compassion
- Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish
- Core Strengths: Client rapport, Treatment planning, Crisis Interventions, Documentation, Cultural Competency, Teamwork, Trauma Informed Care
Certification
- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Training, 01/25
- Cognitive Processing Therapy, 05/24
- Improving Cultural Competency for Behavioral Health Professionals, 11/23
- HIPPA Compliance in Group and Private Practice, 11/23
- Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Training, 10/23
- National Provider Identifier (NPI), 11/22
- Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), 06/19
Affiliations
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, 2018 - Present
- Student Leadership Team, Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary, 2020 - 2022
Clinical Volunteer Experience
- Therapist, College of the Sequoias, Visalia, CA, Fall 2021 – Spring 2022
- Therapist, Synchrony, Visalia, CA, Summer 2021 – Fall 2021
- Mentor, On-Site Counseling Program, Fresno, CA, Spring 2021
- Mentor, Central California Mennonite Residential Services, Fresno, CA, Spring 2020
Awards
- MFT Endowed Scholarship, 05/20
- MFT Clinical Honors Scholarship, 05/21
Presentations
- Vision Board Workshop, 2024, Counseling to Inspire Inc.
- Foster Parent Orientations, 2014 - 2018, Tulare County Child Welfare Services
- Human Trafficking Prevention, 2017, In collaboration with Tulare County Anti-Trafficking Task Force
- Overview of Child Welfare Process, 2017, Tulare County Child Welfare Services
Timeline
Mental Health Clinician
Counseling to Inspire, Inc.
11.2023 - Current
Mental Health Clinician
Positive Change Counseling
07.2023 - 11.2023
School Based Clinician
The Miri Center
01.2023 - 07.2023
Mental Health Clinician
Turning Point of Central California, Inc.
10.2022 - 12.2022
Social Service Worker III- Child Welfare Services
Tulare County HHSA
03.2014 - 08.2018
Early Head Start Specialist
Tulare County Office of Education
08.2011 - 06.2012
Social Service Worker
Tulare County In-Home Support Services
07.2006 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Phoenix
Master of Arts - Marriage & Family Therapy
Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary
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