Jonathan Contreras
Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate with supervised counseling experience in telehealth and outpatient settings
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Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate (M.S., 3.98 GPA) with supervised counseling experience in telehealth and outpatient settings, serving clients from early childhood through older adulthood. Experienced in suicide risk assessment, safety planning, mental status exams, and clinical documentation. Fully bilingual in Spanish and English, with a calm, steady presence in high-acuity situations.
Experience
Mental Health Counseling Intern - The Therapy Labs by Rosa Barroso, LMHC - Miami Lakes, FL
(2026-01 - 2026-07)
Provided individual counseling to children, adolescents, and young adults in an outpatient and telehealth setting.
- Provided individual counseling to children, adolescents, and young adults presenting with anxiety, adjustment disorder, behavioral concerns, schizophrenia-spectrum symptoms, and difficulty adjusting to the transition into college.
- Supported LGBTQ+ clients in identity exploration and advocated for their needs within the treatment process and broader care team.
- Conducted intake interviews and mental status examinations; developed and updated an individualized treatment plan for every client on caseload.
- Completed suicide risk assessment and built collaborative safety plans with clients when risk indicators were present.
- Documented a progress note following every session in accordance with site and program standards.
- Participated in weekly individual supervision with a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and applied feedback directly to case conceptualization.
Mental Health Counseling Practicum Student - Online Christian Counseling Services - Telehealth
(2025-08 - 2025-12)
Provided individual counseling to adult and older adult clients in a fully remote telehealth setting.
- Provided individual counseling to adult and older adult clients (ages 30 to 65+) addressing depression, divorce and separation, domestic violence, immigration-related stressors, and court-involved matters related to substance possession.
- Helped clients process acute and ongoing stressors, identify coping strategies, and manage depressive symptoms across the course of treatment.
- Conducted mental status examinations and developed treatment plans, along with safety plans and risk assessment where clinically indicated.
- Maintained timely, accurate progress notes for all sessions and met all practicum documentation requirements.
- Carried a caseload under weekly supervision in a fully remote setting.
Targeted Children's Case Manager - Peace River Center
(2023 - 2023)
- Assisted children and families in gaining access to needed medical, social, educational, and other community services.
- Coordinated quality treatment and support services efficiently, ensuring children had school-based support, meal plans, tutoring, and summer programming in place.
- Worked with families in crisis and under significant financial strain, maintaining clear communication and follow-through across multiple providers.
Education
M.S. - Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Nova Southeastern University (2026-05)
Bachelor's degree - Psychology - Southeastern University (2022-12)
