Therapist - La Frontera-Empact - Tempe, AZ
(2025-01)
- Lead group therapy sessions for families, promoting healthy communication, conflict resolution, and mental wellness.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of professionals to assess and develop treatment plans.
- Develop and implement crisis management plans, ensuring appropriate referrals or emergency interventions when necessary.
- Collaborate with clients to establish short-term and long-term treatment goals that align with their personal values and recovery aspirations.
- Conducted comprehensive initial assessments of new clients to gather information about their mental health, substance use history, and psychosocial functioning.
Therapist - Child & Family Support Services - Phoenix, AZ
(2020-12 - 2024-12)
- Provide individual and family counseling services for children and adolescents, focusing on emotional regulation, coping skills, and behavioral interventions.
- Lead group therapy sessions for families, promoting healthy communication, conflict resolution, and mental wellness.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of professionals to assess and develop treatment plans.
- Assist with crisis intervention and connect clients with community resources. Assess emotional and behavioral needs, conduct intake interviews, and develop personalized treatment plans.
- Utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), play therapy, and mindfulness to help children process emotions and develop coping skills.
Social Worker/Therapist - Destiny Springs Healthcare - Surprise, AZ
(2020-06 - 2020-11)
- Conducted psychosocial assessments of patients to determine their mental health, emotional, and social needs.
- Collaborated with medical and therapeutic teams to develop treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs.
- Provided immediate crisis intervention and support for patients experiencing acute distress or mental health emergencies.
- Assessed and de-escalate situations involving emotional or behavioral crises.
- Offer individual and group therapy sessions focused on coping strategies, emotional regulation, and mental health recovery.
- Provide counseling for patients dealing with trauma, substance abuse, and mental illness.
- Develop discharge plans in collaboration with the patient, their family (if applicable), and the treatment team.
6th Grade English/Language Arts Teacher - Harold Smith Elementary - Glendale, AZ
(2019-09 - 2020-05)
- Develop and implement engaging and age-appropriate lesson plans that align with state standards and school curriculum.
- Teach key English/Language Arts concepts, including reading comprehension, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and literary analysis.
- Teach grammar concepts, including sentence structure, parts of speech, punctuation, and spelling.
- Focus on different types of writing, such as narrative, expository, persuasive, and descriptive.
- Teach students the writing process, including brainstorming, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing.
- Address behavioral issues and provide interventions to support students in developing self-regulation skills.
- Modify lesson plans and materials to accommodate students with diverse learning needs, including English Language Learners (ELL), students with disabilities, and students with varying levels of proficiency.
Therapist - Native American Connections - Phoenix, AZ
(2017-07 - 2019-04)
- Conducted comprehensive initial assessments of new clients to gather information about their mental health, substance use history, and psychosocial functioning.
- Use standardized tools and clinical interviews to assess risk factors, co-occurring disorders, and the severity of mental health or substance use concerns.
- Facilitate structured group therapy sessions that address topics such as coping skills, relapse prevention, stress management, and emotional regulation.
- Use psychoeducation, experiential exercises, and discussions to help clients develop strategies for managing mental health and substance use challenges.
- Develop and implement crisis management plans, ensuring appropriate referrals or emergency interventions when necessary.
- Collaborate with clients to establish short-term and long-term treatment goals that align with their personal values and recovery aspirations.
Therapist - Terros Health - Phoenix, AZ
(2010-07 - 2017-07)
- Conducted comprehensive initial assessments of new clients to gather information about their mental health, substance use history, and psychosocial functioning.
- Use standardized tools and clinical interviews to assess risk factors, co-occurring disorders, and the severity of mental health or substance use concerns.
- Facilitate structured group therapy sessions that address topics such as coping skills, relapse prevention, stress management, and emotional regulation.
- Use psychoeducation, experiential exercises, and discussions to help clients develop strategies for managing mental health and substance use challenges.
- Develop and implement crisis management plans, ensuring appropriate referrals or emergency interventions when necessary.
- Collaborate with clients to establish short-term and long-term treatment goals that align with their personal values and recovery aspirations.
Sport Psychology Consultant - Paradise Valley Community College Baseball Team
(2010-01 - 2010-05)
- Develop and deliver individualized and team-wide mental skills training sessions focused on performance enhancement, concentration, and mental toughness.
- Teach athletes mental techniques such as visualization, self-talk, mindfulness, and relaxation strategies to optimize focus and performance during practice and games.
- Teach athletes how to stay focused during in-game moments of distraction or stress, helping them return to their optimal performance state if they get off track.
- Foster intrinsic motivation by helping athletes connect their personal values and passions to their performance and commitment to the team.
- Work with athletes to improve their ability to maintain focus during training and competition, especially in high-pressure situations such as at-bats or on the mound.
- Educate athletes about the importance of maintaining a healthy balance between athletic, academic, and personal life.
Sport Management Coordinator - YMCA - Marietta, GA
(2005-01 - 2005-08)
- Ensure programs meet the needs and interests of the community, aligning with the YMCA's mission and goals.
- Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, adjusting offerings as needed based on member feedback, attendance, and performance metrics.
- Promote fitness programs and services to current and prospective members through marketing efforts, community outreach, and member engagement initiatives.
- Build relationships with members to understand their fitness goals and ensure their satisfaction with programs and services.
- Plan, organize, and execute special fitness events, challenges, and workshops (e.g., fitness competitions, health fairs, themed fitness weeks, charity events).
