Rodney Guerra

Provide trauma-informed individual psychotherapy through in-person and telehealth sessions for crime victims and survivors. Serve in a Clinical Lead capacity, assuming additional responsibilities previously managed by clinical supervisors, including coordinating client support needs and helping determine appropriate referrals and follow-up services. Assess client needs and connect consumers with Reassurance Counselors and other appropriate staff when additional support is indicated; communicate relevant client updates and coordinate ongoing support as needed.

Mental Health Counselor (MHC-LP) / Clinical Lead (May 2026 - July 2026) – Office of Victim Services (OVS) at Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York (CIDNY) (2026-02 – 2026-07)

• Provide trauma-informed individual psychotherapy through in-person and telehealth sessions for crime victims and survivors.
• Serve in a Clinical Lead capacity, assuming additional responsibilities previously managed by clinical supervisors, including coordinating client support needs and helping determine appropriate referrals and follow-up services.
• Assess client needs and connect consumers with Reassurance Counselors and other appropriate staff when additional support is indicated; communicate relevant client updates and coordinate ongoing support as needed.
• Facilitate and coordinate multiple psychoeducational and process-oriented support groups focused on trauma recovery, emotional regulation, family and support systems, and coping with trauma-related triggers and activation.
• Conduct case management, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and routine consumer follow-up to monitor progress, address ongoing needs, and coordinate continuity of care.
• Coordinate referrals to internal and external community resources, including victim advocacy, housing, benefits, legal, disability, and behavioral health services.
• Represent the OVS program at community outreach events and organizational meetings, providing information about available services and developing relationships with potential referral partners.
• Conduct extensive outreach to current and former consumers, community partners, and other organizations to promote OVS services, explore collaboration opportunities, and increase program awareness and engagement.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with hospitals, Family Justice Centers, District Attorney’s Offices, and community-based organizations to strengthen referral networks and expand access to services.
• Recruit and engage consumers through phone and email outreach, provide information regarding OVS services, and encourage participation in counseling and support groups.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation, including SOAP notes, treatment plans, and electronic consumer records, while participating in multidisciplinary supervision, case consultation, and program coordination.

Clinical Intern & MHC‑LP at Empower Yourself MHCS; Torres MHCS (2023-05 – 2026-05)

• Conduct comprehensive intake assessments, diagnostic interviews, and ongoing evaluations.
• Deliver individual therapy using CBT, DBT, Narrative, Art, and Gestalt modalities.
• Develop and implement culturally responsive treatment plans for clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, and chronic health issues.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups for teens, young adults, and LGBTQIA+ populations.

Volunteer at Lighthouse Guild (2017-01 – 2017-05)

• Worked with the disabled by guiding them into areas and helping with projects and other tasks
• Learned how to socialize and communicate more with people to make them feel comfortable

Masters in Mental Health Counseling – Long Island University (2024)

Bachelors in Cartooning – School of Visual Arts (2021)