Ayana Quintero

Doctoral-level mental health clinician and third-year PhD student in Clinical Psychology at Walden University with experience in outpatient therapy, crisis intervention, community mental health, and hospital-based care. Skilled in ethical DSM-5 diagnosis, treatment planning, risk assessment, and evidence-based interventions. Demonstrates multicultural competence, professionalism, and trauma-informed clinical judgment.

LPCC - SALT Wellness

(2024-05)

I help patients improve their mental health by assessing, counseling, and guiding them using talk therapy and clinical strategies. I specialize in areas like family therapy, couples, adults, child and adolescent therapy.

Remote Crisis Hotline Therapist - La-Frontera Empact - Remote

(2023-05 - 2025-08)

• Answer all chats in a timely and professional manner, assess clinical situations, provide safe interventions, complete thorough documentation, collaborate with clients, help train new staff, and attend meetings and trainings as needed.

Parenting Class Facilitator/Student Counseling Intern - Tip of Texas Family Outreach

(2022-05 - 2023-05)

During my counseling internship, I facilitated group and individual counseling sessions, providing tailored behavioral health services to diverse clients. I also performed office tasks and conducted psychoeducational parenting skills groups for clients.

Community Health Worker - Symmetry Behavioral Health Systems

(2020-11 - 2022-11)

Provide clients with COVID relief services. Coordinate with community leaders to secure the resources needed for individuals and their loved ones who have been impacted by COVID. Ensure that the clients' needs and concerns are properly addressed when they call for assistance.

Expressive Therapist - Woodridge Hospital

(2020-02 - 2021-03)

Responsible for organizing and conducting therapeutic activities for patients based on their needs, interests, and capabilities. Develops treatment plans, documents therapy assessments, and schedules activities. Also, informs patients and staff of special activities and trips, provides guidance to paraprofessionals and interns, and attends meetings and seminars to enhance program effectiveness.

Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology - Walden University

MA - Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CACREP) - Liberty University (2023-05)

BS - Psychology - East Tennessee State University (2018-12)