Laura Arenas Trujillo

Psychologist with 4+ years of experience in clinical, community, and crisis intervention settings. Experienced in managing high-risk mental health situations including suicide ideation, acute emotional distress, and behavioral crises. Strong background in behavioral assessment, psychoeducation, and interdisciplinary coordination. WES-Evaluated academic background with high academic performance in both undergraduate and graduate-level studies.

Front desk associate - UnlimitedTennis Club - Fort Myers Florida

(2025-04)

• Provided customer service and administrative support in a fast-paced recreational facility.
• Managed member check-ins, scheduling, and front desk operations.
• Handled inquiries in English and Spanish in person, text messages and by phone call.
• Supported daily operations including payments, reservations, and facility coordination.
• Selled Annual, seasonal and monthly memberships, and other services.

Cultural Interexchange program (Au pair experience) - Cultural Care Inc - New Mexico and Miami

(2022-01 - 2024-12)

Lived with a host family in the United States as part of an Au Pair cultural exchange program, providing full-time childcare and daily household support.

• Developed advanced English proficiency through continuous immersion and daily communication in a native English-speaking environment.
• Studied English consistently during the program, strengthening academic and professional communication skills.
• Adapted to U.S. culture and traveled within the country, gaining broader cultural exposure and strengthening independence and flexibility.

Mental Health Crisis Line Psychologist - Colombia Government

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

• Managed 500+ crisis calls, including suicide risk assessment, de-escalation, and real-time emotional stabilization.
• Coordinated emergency and mental health referrals while ensuring proper case documentation.
• Delivered community mental health outreach and prevention programs across multiple municipalities.

Psychologist - Center of Neurorehabilitation APAES SAS - Pereira, Colombia

(2019-01 - 2020-12)

• Provided care for patients with neurological conditions (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, TBI).
• Facilitated psychoeducational sessions for caregivers.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on treatment planning.

Psychologist - Caldas Internists Center - Manizales, Colombia

(2018-05 - 2019-05)

• Provided interventions for patients with chronic illnesses.
• Led prevention and mental health education programs.

Substance Use & Vaping Prevention Volunteer - New Mexico / Albuquerque

(2018-05 - 2023-12)

Led prevention and mental health education programs. Participated in prevention and awareness programs focused on vaping, nicotine, and psychoactive substance use among adolescents.

• Supported educational outreach promoting mental health awareness and risk prevention.
• Assisted in community-based informational sessions on healthy coping strategies.
• Contributed to early prevention efforts targeting youth populations.

Psychologist - Bachelor's Degree Equivalent (WES) - Clinical Psychology - Catholic University of Pereira (2019-01 - 2019-12)

Graduate Certificate - Specialization in Clinical Psychology - Catholic University of Pereira (2019-01 - 2019-12)

Bachelor in Psychology - Psychology - Catholic University Luis Amigó (2017-01 - 2017-12)

Cultural Exchange & English Immersion Program - English Immersion - United States (2022-01 - 2024-12)