Amanda Rocha, Lpc Email & Phone Number

Legacy Community Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that addresses the unmet needs of those who find themselves lacking in certain health care services. Therapists administer psychosocial assessments, provide individual, couples and family therapy to adults, adolescents, and children experiencing biopsychosocial stressors. Legacy therapists are well-practiced in all psychotherapeutic modalities with a strong emphasis on effective treatment for childhood disorders. Legacy providers collaborate with clients, physicians, and other providers to develop and implement client-centered interventions and treatment plans.

Houston, Texas

The Forensic Evaluation Clinician conducts systematic evaluations of children at the request of legal authorities for the explicit purpose of gathering forensically sound information, as part of child sexual abuse investigations to assist decision-making or legal proceedings.Gathers information regarding social, developmental, emotional, and behavioral functioning as well as abuse-related information and established foundation for healing process.Collaborates with multi-disciplinary investigative team, including law enforcement, medical personnel, Children's Protective Services, County and District Attorney's Offices to provide comprehensive findings and service recommendations.Attends professional trainings, consultations, and weekly clinical supervision to ensure best practice.Documents sessions and provides written reports, civil and criminal court testimony, and community outreach trainings.

Pasadena, Tx

Job responsibilities include working with children who had been victimized by domestic and sexual violence by facilitating support groups for all children ages 3-17, completing family and children’s assessments upon entry into shelter, and ensuring that all basic needs are met. In some cases, working with CPS, ECI, and other organizations to ensure the safety and developments of all children is necessary. I also act as liaison between the parents and the school districts to ensure that all children are receiving all benefits due a homeless child in Texas. On-call Victim's Advocate duties include, providing advocacy and crisis intervention to victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in local emergency rooms. Other duties as assigned.• Yearly CPR and First Aid/AED certifications obtained• Pertinent trainings attended throughout the year

Pasadena, Tx

Alvin, Tx

Internship included working with children who have been victimized by sexual assault, utilizing animals, primarily horses, to facilitate healing. Responsibilities were to complete client intakes, meet with clients in individual, family, and group settings, and assist with the care of the horses.

Marshall, Tx

Job responsibilities included assisting students with class and career choice, organizing the annual job fair, record keeping and other clerical work.

Marshall, Tx

Job responsibilities included planning daily activities for the 9-14, 2-year-olds in my class, and ensuring they received basic needs for proper development such as; rest, snack, social interactment, and play areas categorized to facilitate sensory, motor, role play, and verbal skills.• Yearly CPR and First Aid/AED certifications obtained• Yearly preschool seminars attended

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Assisted in camp organization, record keeping, and preparation efforts. Facilitated small group sessions at each of the weekly summer events.

Houston, Texas Area

Job responsibilities included assisting the doctor with patients, contacting insurance companies, and performing clerical work around the office.• HIPPA and OSHA certifications obtained

Master Of Arts (Ma), Counseling Psychology

Currently pursuing LPC license

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Bible/Biblical Studies

Activities and Societies: Participated in several student body social organizations. Acted as liaison between students and area businesses.

Diploma Obtained, Vocal Performance