Lorena Silva

Bilingual MFT graduate seeking an Associate MFT position, with an anticipated associate number in November/December 2026. Clinical experience supporting clients experiencing anxiety, depression, relational issues, and histories of trauma. Experienced in Bowen Family Systems, Experiential Therapy, CBT, and Attachment Theory. Passionate about providing culturally responsive, collaborative care to adults, adolescents, and couples in both English and Spanish.

MFT Trainee at California Lutheran University Counseling Services (2025-08 – 2026-07)

• Provided bilingual (English and Spanish) therapeutic services to individuals under the Supervision of Virginia Bauer LMFT 133100
• Supported clients dealing with symptoms of anxiety and depression, relational problems, and histories of trauma
• Created treatment plans, performed assessments and documented therapy sessions

Reservationist at Island Packers (2025-02 – Present)

• Coordinated and processed reservations for boat transportation to Channel Islands National Parks
• Provided passengers with accurate and helpful information about the National Park, including transportation, reservations, and park-related services.
• Managed high-volume incoming calls efficiently and professionally

Health Coach and Care Coordinator at Sano Health Club (Functional Medicine Clinic) (2020-06 – 2023-06)

• Met with patients 1:1 and advised on nutrition, supplements, and healthy lifestyle changes
• Acquired patients by doing sales calls and closing membership deals
• Utilized EHR to schedule patients, and answer phone calls
• Created health-related content (graphics and videos) for the company's Instagram page

Lab Researcher at Cal Lutheran Cancer Lab (2019-01 – 2020-05)

My undergraduate research was "Establishing an Immortalized Cancer Cell Line using Telomerase"

• Performed Cell Culture, ELISA, and Plasmid DNA Transfection

Lab Researcher at McNair Research Program (2018-01 – 2020-05)

My undergraduate research was "Exploring the Maternal Care, Social Behaviors and Learning Mechanisms in Ring-tailed Lemurs at Moorpark Zoo."

Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy – California Lutheran University (2024-08 – 2026-08)

Bachelor of Science in Biology; Minor in Psychology – California Lutheran University (2016-08 – 2020-05)