Serena Bella

Hello!

I have a masters degree in marriage and family counseling so I have many years of experience counseling various populations in different settings. I possess excellent communication skills and am very good at working with all types of personalities. It is easy for me to understand people and to find matters we can relate on.

Curiosity is what led me into this field, as I do really enjoy the process of getting to know people and helping them be the best versions of themselves.

SILICON BEACH PEDIATRIC DENTAL (July 2017-Present) – Front Desk Operations

• Client relations, scheduling patients, building patient rapport, easing those with dental anxiety or emergency dental situations

SAN MARTIN DE PORRES COUNSELING CENTER (November 2010- December 2011) - MFT Intern

• Counsel individuals with behavioral challenges, communication deficits, and adjustment difficulties.
• Counsel children at St. John’s School to better improve school performance. VISTAS SPECIALIZED HEALTH SERVICES, A Nonprofit Organization

(September 2008 – August 2010) - Counselor/MFT Intern

• Counseled individuals with emotional, behavioral and psychiatric challenges.
• Led group sessions in social, communication and anger management skills.
• Coordinated community-integrated outings.• Engaged in conflict-resolution amongst clients.

MTV NEWS(Fall 2005/Winter 2006) - News Intern

• Assisted in online news writing.• Production assisted on-location shoots

WORKED IN A HANDFUL OF RESTAURANTS INCLUDING THE HILLSTONE GROUP FROM 2001-2005

California State University, Northridge - Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy