Sexual Violence Counselor - Center for Family Services, Services Empowering Rights of Victims (SERV) - Camden, New Jersey
(2026-07)
- Provide individual counseling to adolescent and adult survivors of sexual and domestic violence using trauma-informed, culturally responsive, empowerment-based, and survivor-centered approaches.
- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and mental health screenings to identify client presenting concerns, assess client needs, and inform individualized treatment goals and service plans.
- Develop safety plans and therapeutic support to clients throughout their healing process.
- Facilitate and co-facilitate psychoeducational and support groups addressing trauma, coping, safety, and recovery.
- Collaborate with SERV advocates, case managers, and other SERV staff to coordinate client services and connect clients with appropriate community resources and referrals.
- Maintain confidential clinical documentation, case notes, service plans, and program evaluations in accordance with agency policies and ethical, legal, and confidentiality standards.
- Participate in clinical supervision, multidisciplinary team meetings, staff trainings, community meetings, and outreach and prevention initiatives supporting awareness of sexual and domestic violence.
Glass Lawler Mental Health Intern - The Center on Colfax - Denver, CO
(2025-09 - 2026-06)
- Provide individual counseling services to LGBTQ+ adults using culturally responsive, affirming, and trauma-informed therapeutic approaches.
- Utilize culturally competent practices when working with diverse populations and presenting concerns.
- Conduct comprehensive client intake assessments to identify presenting concerns, evaluate symptom severity, and establish treatment goals.
- Collaborate with clients to develop individualized treatment plans, including safety planning and discharge planning with referrals to appropriate community resources.
- Maintain confidential client documentation and case notes in accordance with ethical, legal, and professional standards.
- Facilitate and support peer support and therapeutic group sessions addressing topics such as suicide awareness, identity exploration, and religious trauma.
Group Facilitator Intern - PEERS® Denver - Denver, CO
(2025-09 - 2026-06)
- Facilitate interactive, evidence-based social skills groups for adolescents and young adults, teaching skills in conversation, friendship-building, conflict resolution, social media use, and humor.
- Support teens in practicing new skills through role-plays, games, structured activities, and real-world homework assignments.
- Collaborate with parents and caregivers to guide them as social coaches, providing strategies to reinforce skills at home and support their teen's or young adult's social development.
- Provide individualized feedback, encouragement, and guidance to group participants to promote skill acquisition, confidence, and real-world application.
- Ensure a safe, engaging, and inclusive group environment while maintaining adherence to PEERS® curriculum and program standards.
Student Clinician - University of Denver: Trauma & Disaster Recovery Clinic (TDRC) - Denver, CO
(2024-09 - 2026-06)
- Provide trauma-informed psychotherapy to adult clients experiencing stress, adversity, and trauma.
- Conduct client intakes and provide individual therapy sessions to assess presenting concerns and collaboratively develop treatment goals.
- Utilize culturally informed, strengths-based approaches when working with diverse populations.
- Maintain ethical and confidential clinical documentation in accordance with professional standards.
- Participate in case consultation and clinical supervision to support evidence-based trauma treatment.
Psychology Intern - Humanex Academy - Englewood, CO
(2024-09 - 2025-05)
Humanex Academy is a middle to high school dedicated to supporting neurodivergent students in a safe and nurturing environment. They focus on fostering strengths, building meaningful peer relationships. They promote a positive, strengths-based approach to learning and social-emotional development.
- Interns cultivate meaningful relationships with students and teachers by engaging in informal conversations, participating in recreational activities, and fostering trusting, safe environments that encourage open communication and self-expression.
- Assist teachers, support individualized learning plans, and promote self-advocacy
- Support students in daily activities to develop skills like empathy, self-control, and active listening, while celebrating their successes and guiding them to build confidence, social skills, and emotional resilience.
- Help coach students on strategies to manage academic anxieties, navigate group situations, and foster resilience in challenging moments.
Summer Intern - Cook County Department of Juvenile Probation - Chicago, IL
(2023-06 - 2023-08)
- Enhanced my development and understanding through observation and practical work experience.
- Analyzed social investigations, social media reports, and probation orders.
- Attended routine community visits with different probation officers to conduct client meetings.
- Attended court hearings for juveniles.
Food Prep Attendant - Wrigley Field - Chicago, IL
(2022-04 - 2022-08)
- Responsible for preparing, presenting, and serving concession foods.
- Essential duties also included organizing work areas, providing excellent customer service, monitoring inventory, and communication with management.
