Lily Nosrati

Pepperdine M.A. graduate in Clinical Psychology, MFT emphasis, with 17 months of supervised psychotherapy experience and six years of child-focused educational and behavioral work. Experienced in child and adolescent anxiety, emotional regulation, family dynamics, caregiver collaboration, crisis assessment, and developmentally responsive, play-informed interventions. Integrates CBT, DBT-informed, and psychodynamic approaches, with an interest in advanced training in childhood anxiety, OCD, and case conceptualization.

Clinical Practicum MFT Trainee - Jewish Family & Children's Services of Long Beach

(2025-01 - 2026-05)

• Provided in-person and telehealth psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults presenting with anxiety, mood concerns, trauma, emotional dysregulation, and family stressors.
• Applied developmentally responsive, play-informed techniques to engage child clients and adapt interventions to their developmental needs.
• Developed case conceptualizations and treatment plans under supervision, integrating CBT, DBT-informed, and psychodynamic interventions.
• Conducted suicide risk screening and safety planning and co-facilitated a caregiver support group providing psychoeducation and peer support.

Psychiatric Aide - AreteWell

(2021-01 - 2021-12)

• Stabilized clients experiencing acute psychiatric distress through de-escalation and crisis intervention while collaborating with a multidisciplinary clinical team.

Lead Early Childhood Educator - Sinai Akiba Academy

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Led inclusive classrooms for children with anxiety, ADHD, ASD, and developmental delays, supporting emotional regulation and peer relationships.
• Partnered with families, school counselors, and administrators to implement consistent behavioral and emotional support strategies.

Child Educator & Behavior Specialist - Kelli's Dream Academy

(2018-01 - 2024-12)

• Designed individualized behavior support plans for children with learning and developmental differences, targeting emotional regulation, coping skills, and frustration tolerance.
• Coached parents in applying behavioral strategies across home and school settings to strengthen consistency and skill generalization.

Student Government Association (SGA) President - Pepperdine University, Graduate School of Education and Psychology

(2025-01 - 2026-12)

Elected to lead and represent Clinical Psychology students; collaborated with faculty and peers to strengthen communication, mentorship, and cohort engagement.

Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology, Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy - Pepperdine University, Graduate School of Education and Psychology (2024-01 - 2026-05)

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology - University of California, Los Angeles (2018-01 - 2022-06)