Mental Health Counselor at Rise Up Together Mental Health Counseling (04/2026 – Present)
- Provide telehealth psychotherapy to a caseload of 20+ adults, adolescents, families, and couples presenting with trauma and PTSD, substance use, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship issues, and racial identity
- Apply CBT, trauma-informed care, and motivational interviewing to address a range of clinical presentations across individual, couple, and family contexts
- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, develop individualized treatment plans using SMART goals, and monitor progress through collaborative goal setting
- Perform occasional crisis assessments and safety planning to ensure client welfare
- Assist with case management and coordinate care to connect clients with appropriate community resources
Mental Health Counselor at Looking Glass Psychology (01/2026 – 10/2026)
- Provide psychotherapy to a caseload of 10+ adults
- Conduct free phone consultation for client-clinician match
- Attend weekly supervision and participate in case conceptualization with team of clinicians
- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans informed by presenting issues and provisional diagnosis
Clinical Extern at Smart Therapy PC (06/25 – 12/2025)
- Deliver 45–60-minute individual and couples therapy sessions to a caseload of 20+ adult clients per week, addressing a range of mental health concerns using evidence-based and client-centered approaches
- Establish and maintain strong therapeutic alliances to promote emotional safety, trust, and progress in treatment
- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans informed by presenting issues and provisional diagnosis
- Accurately document clinical work, including intake summaries, progress notes, and treatment plan updates, in accordance with ethical and legal standards
- Participate in weekly clinical supervision and case consultation to refine skills and ensure ethical, effective care
Clinical Extern at Rutgers University (02/2025 – 06/2025)
- Receive training in intake and structured clinical interviews while providing individual CBT and supported education to students with mental health conditions
- Assess trauma history, PTSD, post-traumatic cognitions, and educational/occupational functioning in trauma-exposed students
- Participate in 2 multi-year clinical studies (CBT for PTSD in Supported Education and the iCareer Study) under the supervision of a licensed clinical psychologist
- Conduct assessments and obtain informed consent from research participants via Zoom, provide telehealth CBT counseling to support student's educational goals, and collect data using Zoom, Qualtrics, and Redcap
Volunteer Crisis Counselor at Crisis Text Line (11/2024 – Present)
- Provide immediate emotional support and crisis intervention to individuals in distress, helping them navigate through challenging situations
- Utilize active listening and empathetic communication skills to build rapport and trust with clients
- Assess the needs of clients, offering resources and referrals to appropriate services for ongoing support
