Lidia Oviedo Torres

Experienced licensed professional counselor and former elementary school counselor with a strong foundation in child and adolescent development. Skilled in implementing evidence-based interventions and collaborating with school personnel, parents, and community resources. Expertise with Blackboard, Canvas, SPSS, APA 7 style writing, webinar delivery platforms, online discussion forums, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Psychotherapist at Happy and Healthy Counseling (2025-01 – Present)

• Provide psychotherapy services to adults and children utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities
• Maintain a private practice while also providing clinical services in a community mental health setting
• Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans, conduct thorough assessments, and provide ongoing crisis intervention

School Counselor at Daiches Elem. (Laredo ISD) (2021-11 – 2025-01)

• Specialize in supporting the unique needs of gifted and hard-of-hearing students
• Successfully implemented and managed the school-wide PBIS program to foster positive behavior and school climate
• Facilitate social-emotional learning curriculum to enhance students' emotional intelligence and coping skills

Teacher at Cigarroa Middle (Laredo ISD) (2016-08 – 2021-11)

• Create and deliver engaging writing lessons aligned with state and district standards
• Adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners, including those with special needs
• Provide constructive feedback on student writing to improve their skills

Teaching Assistant, COUN 6723: Multicultural Counseling at Walden University (2024-08 – 2025-01)

• Provides support to a faculty member in areas related to multicultural counseling
• Provide guidance on cultural competency and CACREP standards related to multicultural counseling
• Grade assignment and provide feedback

Teaching Assistant, COUN 6320S: Group Counseling and Guidance in Schools at Walden University (2024-02 – 2025-05)

• Facilitating online discussions to enhance students' understanding of counseling theories and techniques
• Providing feedback on written assignments to develop students' scholarly writing skills
• Offering individual support to foster students' professional identity development

Teaching Assistant, COUN 6320S: Group Counseling and Guidance in School at Walden University (2023-05 – 2023-07)

• Facilitating online discussions to enhance students' understanding of counseling theories and techniques
• Providing feedback on written assignments to develop students' scholarly writing skills
• Offering individual support to foster students' professional identity development

Doctoral Intern, Leadership: Assessment and Accreditation at Walden University (2024-08 – 2025-01)

• Contributed to the enhancement of program quality by: Mapping program outcomes to CACREP accreditation standards
• Reviewing and updating course rubrics for alignment with learning objectives
• Supporting data analysis activities to inform evidence-based decisionmaking
• Collaborated with faculty on the Assessment Committee to ensure continuous improvement of program effectiveness
• Gained hands-on experience in higher education accreditation processes

Doctoral Intern, Supervision: Skills Development and Enhancement at Walden University (2024-08 – 2025-01)

• Provided one-on-one counseling skills mentoring to master's level students
• Developed and implemented individualized skills plans to address specific student needs
• Collaborated with faculty to identify and refer students for additional support
• Contributed to the creation of a supportive and nurturing learning environment

Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision – Walden University (2026-08)

Masters of Science in School Counseling – Texas A&M International University (2018-12)

Bachelors of Science in Psychology – Texas A&M International University (2016-08)