Christina Ramirez

Bilingual (English/Spanish) mental health professional with extensive experience providing trauma-informed counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and clinical supervision. Skilled in TBRI, group/individual/family counseling, and supporting high-needs youth including survivors of trauma, trafficking, and foster care. Collaborative, mission-driven, and committed to culturally competent care.

Bilingual Clinician - Compass Connections - Harlingen, TX

(2021-01)

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling for youth with trauma histories.
• Conduct intakes, discharges, safety plans, crisis intervention, and psychoeducation.
• Complete clinical documentation and participate in interdisciplinary meetings; on-call support.

Treatment Director - Hope Rising Ministries - Brenham, TX

(2020-01 - 2020-10)

• Supervise therapists, case managers, and clinical staff; oversee treatment services.
• Train and implement Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI).
• Coordinate care with CPS, schools, psychiatrists, and community providers for female youth affected by trauma and trafficking.

Case Manager / Unit Director - Sunny Glen Children's Home - San Benito, TX

(2016-01 - 2019-12)

• Managed cases for specialized youth with trauma, behavioral, and mental health needs.
• Conducted intakes, service plans, follow-ups, and care coordination using Kaleidacare.
• Served as Handle with Care Instructor and supported TBRI-based interventions.

Site Coordinator - Communities in Schools - Brownsville, TX

(2014-01 - 2015-12)

• Managed a caseload of 110 at-risk students and coordinated academic and social-emotional support.
• Worked with parents, school staff, and community partners to reduce dropout risk.

Mental Health Case Manager - UTMB - Beaumont, TX

(2009-01 - 2011-12)

• Managed caseload of 160 inmates with serious mental health conditions.
• Facilitated sessions, medication compliance education, and segregation monitoring.
• Supported DMS appointments and served as Spanish translator.

M.S. - Marriage & Family Therapy - Capella University

B.A. - Psychology - UT Brownsville

A.A. - Social Work & Spanish - UT Brownsville