Third-Year Practicum Trainee - Children's Hospital Los Angeles, USC Affiliated - Los Angeles, CA
(2024-07 - 2025-06)
- Administer comprehensive neuropsychological assessment for medically complex and diverse pediatric populations (e.g. Congenital Heart Disease, Anemia, Down Syndrome, Autism, ADHD, Long Covid, neurodevelopmental delays)
- Cognitive: WISC-V, WPPSI-IV, WAIS-IV, KBIT-2, Leiter-3
- Academic & Learning: WRAML-2, Woodcock Johnson III/IV
- Executive Functioning & Attention: D-KEFS, BRIEF-2, Stroop, Finger Tapping
- Memory & Language: CVLT-C, Expressive/Receptive One-Word Picture Vocabulary
- Behavioral/Emotional & Adaptive: BASC-3, Vineland-3, Vanderbilt, PEARLS, Sleep Disturbance Scale
- Developmental/Autism-specific: ADOS-2, Bayley-4, Bayley Screener
- Produced reports with developmentally and culturally informed recommendations
- Participate in weekly didactics, interdisciplinary grand rounds, and supervision, including live (mirror) and video review to enhance diagnostic accuracy and reflective practice
Program Sanctioned Practicum Trainee (Supplemental) - Downtown Mind Wellness - Los Angeles, CA
(2025-02 - 2025-04)
- Provided individual therapy to adult clients presenting with a range of concerns, including OCD, trauma, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, and personality disorders
- Utilized a psychodynamic lens while integrating CBT, relational, and trauma-informed approaches
- Participated in weekly individual and group supervision focused on therapeutic process, clinical formulation, and theory
- Gained exposure to private practice systems, including electronic documentation, treatment planning, and insurance reimbursement protocols
Second-Year Practicum Trainee - Youtherapy - La Verne/San Dimas, CA
(2023-08 - 2024-06)
- Provided individual and family therapy in a community-based clinic serving children, adolescents, young adults, and parents (ages 3 to 65)
- Delivered therapy to college students referred from a nearby university, addressing academic stress, identity development, relationship issues, and transitional challenges
- Gained experience aligned with college counseling center work, including brief treatment models, crisis support, and developmental concerns specific to emerging adulthood
- Conducted play therapy and utilized expressive modalities such as art, music, and storytelling to support emotional regulation and communication in younger clients
- Treated a wide range of presenting concerns, including ADHD, autism, PTSD, ODD, OCD, grief, divorce, anxiety, and adjustment disorders
- Maintained a caseload of approximately 10 clients per week and participated in weekly individual and group supervision
First-Year Practicum Trainee, Supplemental - Our Relationship - Remote, CA
(2022-07 - 2023-12)
- Provided Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy (IBCT) to adult couples via telehealth, focusing on relational distress, communication issues, infidelity recovery, and co-parenting
- Continued in a supplemental role post-practicum for an additional 6 months to deepen clinical experience with diverse couples
- Specializing in working with military, LGBTQ+, and low-income couples navigating systemic stressors and identity-related challenges
- Facilitated emotionally focused dialogue and behavioral change strategies to enhance mutual understanding and connection
- Participated in weekly group supervision focused on relational dynamics, attachment patterns, and ethical considerations in couples' work
Undergraduate Clinical Trainee - Founder's House of Hope - Artesia, CA
(2021-08 - 2022-08)
- Shadowed a licensed clinical psychologist as part of a formal, school-sanctioned training placement during undergraduate study
- Observed group therapy sessions, intakes, and psychological assessments with a diverse outpatient population
- Gained firsthand experience with case conceptualization, treatment planning, and ethical clinical decision-making
- Learned documentation practices, scheduling protocols, and the day-to-day responsibilities involved in operating a private practice
- Developed foundational skills in clinical observation, diagnostic formulation, and professional communication
Domestic Violence Counselor - House of Ruth - Location Withheld for Privacy
(2020-08 - 2021-06)
- Provided trauma-informed crisis counseling and emotional support to women and children residing in a domestic violence shelter
- Responded to crisis hotline calls, conducted safety planning, and connected survivors with critical resources and services
- Supported residents in navigating housing instability, legal advocacy, and community-based mental health referrals
- Collaborated with shelter staff to create a safe, empowering environment for survivors recovering from abuse
- Gained experience in crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and working with high-risk, underserved populations
Teaching Assistant - Alliant International University, CSPP, LA & SD - Los Angeles, CA
(2021-08 - 2024-12)
- Supported instruction across several graduate-level courses, including Psychology of Women and Feminist Therapies, Intercultural Processes and Human Diversity, Diversity and the Family, Medical Family Therapy, and Health and Illness Across the Family System
- Assisted in grading assignments, providing feedback, and managing Canvas course platforms
- Coordinated with faculty to organize guest lectures and support classroom engagement
- Served as a Guest Lecturer for a Multicultural Psychology course at Cal Poly Pomona
- Helped develop and implement inclusive content reflective of diverse family systems and cultural backgrounds
Grief Workshop Facilitator - Youtherapy - La Verne/San Dimas, CA
(2023-11 - 2023-11)
- Helped develop and facilitate a therapeutic grief workshop for children and adolescents across multiple age groups
- Assisted in designing developmentally appropriate interventions, therapeutic crafts, and structured group activities
- Helped organize event logistics, including space setup, materials, and coordination of food and games
- Supported participants in engaging with grief-related themes through creative, play-based modalities
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to foster a supportive, healing environment for families navigating loss
