Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at The Maple Counseling Center (2025-08 – 2026-08)
- Provided individual and family psychotherapy to children and adolescents in a community mental health setting using psychodynamic and evidence-based treatment approaches.
- Conducted comprehensive clinical intakes, diagnostic assessments, case conceptualizations, and individualized treatment planning.
- Coordinated care with psychiatrists, caregivers, schools, and multidisciplinary providers to facilitate referrals and ensure continuity of care.
- Provided parent consultation and family therapy to strengthen communication, emotional regulation, behavioral concerns, and family functioning.
- Maintained timely clinical documentation, treatment plans, progress notes, and billing using the InSync EHR system.
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Beverly Hills High School (2025-08 – 2026-06)
- Provided individual psychotherapy and crisis intervention to a culturally diverse student population (grades 9–12), addressing academic, social-emotional, and familial stressors.
- Facilitated school-wide suicide prevention initiatives, including delivering "Signs of Suicide" (SOS) psychoeducational presentations and conducting suicide screenings for incoming freshmen.
- Developed and implemented classroom-based psychoeducational curricula on critical mental health topics, including healthy relationship dynamics, effective communication, self-compassion, and mindfulness practices.
- Collaborated with school administrators, guidance counselors, and parents to support student well-being and facilitate referrals to higher levels of care when clinically indicated.
Intern at Psych Pros of Kansas City (2021-05 – 2021-08)
- Assisted in initial patient intake for the Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program
- Prepared engaging activities for the Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program group therapy sessions
- Utilized active listening to support patient engagement and identify appropriate interventions.
- Established therapeutic rapport with adolescents in individual and group settings by fostering a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment.
Research Assistant at Coastal Environments, Inc. (2023-06 – 2024-07)
- Utilized SAS software to analyze data for coastal engineering and environmental research projects.
- Conducted field research at the San Dieguito and Los Peñasquitos Lagoons.
- Assisted with environmental research involving beaches, wetlands, and reef ecosystems.
- Prepared and formatted research manuscripts for publication, ensuring accuracy and completeness before submission.
