Esther Jimenez

Bilingual (English/Spanish fluent) licensed psychologist and sexologist with expertise in clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy, and clinical sexology. Specialized in treating complex trauma, PTSD, sexual disorders, and relationship issues. Extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings with diverse populations including adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Psychotherapist – Private Practice - Talk It Out Counseling & Psychological Services - Houston, TX

(2017-12)

Psychotherapy services (adults). Treat anxiety, depression, attachment issues, sexual, physical, and emotional trauma, neglect, abandonment, inner child wounds, grief, adults with autism, DID, premarital counseling, infidelity (affair recovery/betrayal), divorce, codependency, blended families, interfaith relationships, self-esteem issues, pain management addiction, adult survivors of sexual trauma, intimacy issues, communication problems, sexless marriages (fostering feelings of rejection, abandonment, resentment, loneliness, and emotional withdrawal), 'roommate syndrome', performance anxiety, low desire, mismatch libidos (treat adults suffering from various sexual disorders). Spousal rape, polyamory relationships.

Psychotherapist - Harris Center, Houston, TX – Forensic Juvenile Dept. - Houston, TX

(2017-04 - 2018-05)

Responsible for intake and psychotherapy services to recently released incarcerated juvenile clients and their families. Assist in integrating juveniles back to the community and assist in providing resources for basic human needs.

Pre-doctoral Practicum Student - Kinghaven Counseling Group - Houston, TX

(2017-07 - 2017-09)

Conducted Neuropsychological/Intelligence/Achievement Testing (English/Spanish)

Pre-doctoral Practicum Student - Dr. William July & Associates - Houston, TX

(2017-08 - 2017-12)

Bilingual – Spanish/English - Provide 30-35 hours of psychotherapy services to vulnerable populations. Conduct psychological assessments for anxiety, depression, neuropsychological, and forensic evaluations. Keep a busy case load and enter updated case notes to HIPPA compliant Therapy Notes online. Individual, couple, and family therapy provided (English/Spanish) for immigration.

Program Psychotherapist/LCDC Therapist - Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire - Houston, TX

(2014-10 - 2017-05)

Inpatient Setting: Provide family-centered treatment for adolescents, women, men, and geriatrics populations (drug abuse, substance abuse, mental illness/mood disorders, and related behavioral problems, as well as trauma issues) by applying the evidence-based models of therapy; crisis intervention. Responsible for providing individual, family, and group counseling therapy services. Responsible for assessments, maintaining case notes and managing a caseload including all administrative responsibilities (i.e. scheduling, phone calls, emails, promoting and presenting counseling process to groups), theoretical and practical understanding of CBT/DBT (skills training to reduce emotional dysregulation and relational reactivity), Family Systems, provide applied behavioral analysis (ABA).

Teach interns various theoretical approaches and how to apply with patients including treatment planning and diagnosis. Supervised 2 interns. Lead therapist in men's unit. Collaborated with psychiatrists, social workers, and medical providers in integrated care teams.

Specialized in adult survivors of developmental and relational trauma (repeated abuse, neglect, abandonment). Organized self-starter; able t

Psychotherapist – PRN - West Oaks Hospital - Houston, TX

(2014 - 2014)

Inpatient setting, serving children, adolescents, and adults who were psychiatrically hospitalized (due to trauma and mental health issues) and transitioning to outpatient mental health services. Assessed and engaged clients on inpatient units, conducted psychosocial assessments and treatment plans, provided weekly individual and group therapy, process groups, conducted couple and family therapy sessions, assisted clients experiencing a mental health crisis in treatment, and referred clients to appropriate resources within the hospital and the community (PHP/IOP).

Psychotherapist - St. John Vianney Social Services Ministries - Houston, TX

(2014 - 2014)

Intake and assessments of marginalized clients, at-risk students (probation, suspension, etc.), career assessment and counseling to undecided, and drop out student with behavioral issues; counseling services. Within this department joined efforts in The Gabriel Project – Counseling pregnant women experiencing DV, trauma, homelessness, refugees; case management. Assist in housing efforts (shelters, PCHs), food, clothing, and other social services.

Psychotherapist - Bo's Place - Houston, TX

(2014 - 2014)

Provided grief counseling to adolescents/adults in a group setting utilizing, Family Systems approach, mandalas and art therapy. This included children with autism, dyslexia, and ADHD.

Psychotherapist - Family Time Crisis Counseling Center - Kingwood, TX

(2013 - 2014)

Counseling services to clients presenting with sexual, physical, and emotional trauma, neglect, abandonment, depression, anxiety, pre-marital counseling, infidelity, divorce, eating disorders, parenting education, blended families, substance abuse, dual diagnosis, self-esteem issues, pain management addiction, social skills training, domestic violence (DV), adult survivors of sexual trauma, sexual addictions (pornography, etc.), ADHD, OCD, Austism – Utilizing an integrative approach to fit unique needs of clients (by means of play therapy, psychodrama, art therapy, sculpting, etc.).

Psychotherapist - Houston-Galveston Institute (HGI) - Houston, TX

(2012 - 2013)

Provided co-therapy to low-income clients in the community in a bilingual capacity.

Psychotherapist - Texas Juvenile Justice Department - Houston, TX

(2012 - 2012)

Provided in-home and over the phone family therapy to juveniles on parole and with their families (trauma focused).

Executive Assistant - Hess Oil - Houston, Texas

(2006 - 2009)

Responsible for schedule of executive and translations of documents for implementation of engineering projects in the Middle East; Accountable for SharePoint site updates for International Oil department.

Office Administrator, Human Resources Manager, Benefits Coordinator, Project Manager, Risk Manager - F. S. I. Systems, Inc. - Houston, TX

(1998 - 2006)

Oversee daily operations of business

• Supervise staff of 15 (engineers, bookkeeping, and front office staff) and 10 engineering interns (Summer/Fall). Responsible for posting job positions, reviewing applications for final selection of candidates, interviewing, hiring, preparing benefits welcome packages, performance reviews, terminations (termination packages)

• Insurance- Cobra, Unemployment benefits

• Payroll, AP/AR. Responsible for staying on task, schedule, and on budget, scheduling of tasks and personnel to complete projects for PeMex, The Baltic Sea Projects, South America projects (value $200K-$5M). Set up educational workshops for use of forklift, computer training for receptionist, project programs for engineer students

• Responsible for annual parties of corporate office for branches at main site and set up Professional Performers (i.e. Kent Black).

Property Manager - Various Apartment Properties - Houston, TX

(1990 - 1998)

Oversee daily operations of property; supervise leasing agents, bookkeeper, and maintenance personnel

PsyD - Doctor of Psychology - California Southern University (2019-12 - 2026-07)

PhD - Clinical Sexology - International Institute of Clinical Sexology (2021-03 - 2021-03)

PsyD - Clinical Psychology - Capella University (2014 - 2014)

MS - Marriage & Family Counseling/Therapy - Capella University (2012-02 - 2014-12)

BA - International Studies - University of St. Thomas (2006-08 - 2010-08)