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Boston, Ma, Us

Boston, Ma, Us

Started as case manager and wellness coach connecting college students to mental health resources and information. Currently work as mental health clinician, providing individual therapy to students navigating challenges including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and developmental disorders. Use evidence based practices to assess and treat mental health conditions from a strengths based, client-centered perspective. Facilitate weekly student support meetings with colleagues across the organization to collaborate and improve student outcomes. Developed trauma informed care training for professionals working with college students.

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Manage therapeutic drop in center serving unhoused women and nonbinary individuals using trauma informed care and harm reduction approach. Use clinical skills of assessment, intervention, and crisis de-escalation with individuals and groups on daily basis. Established weekly mindfulness therapy group and oversee weekly solutions focused therapy group cofacilitated with student intern. Supervise MSW student intern to help advance their clinical skills and meet guests' needs. Started first group advisory board of the Women's Center where guests are empowered to provide input and collaborate on decision making about the program. Organized successful Women's Day event for 60+ guests that led to increased attendance and engagement in Women's Center. Consistently collaborate with internal and external service providers to support guests' treatment goals.

Trauma sensitive yoga instructor teaching mindful movement, meditation, and breath work practices as learned through the lineage of Hatha yoga in India. Create supportive, inclusive and nurturing environment for individuals and groups to improve mental, and physical health. Tailor yoga sequences to promote emotional regulation, stress reduction, and resilience.

New York, Ny, Us

Caregiver for infant and toddler, prioritizing safety, developmental goals, and healthy attachment. Organize creative, educational, and social activities at home and in community on daily basis. Develop and maintain supportive relationship with parents and family members, providing coaching on child development based on therapeutic experience.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Consult with primary care physicians regarding patient behavioral health issues. Conduct warm hand-offs in the clinic to introduce services to new patients. Complete assessments such as those focused on depression, anxiety, substance abuse, ADHD, and mood disorders. Provide solution-focused brief therapy to support patients of all ages using an eclectic therapeutic approach including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy.

Eugene, Or, Us

Provided logistical support to individuals seeking abortions, including accessing financial assistance, information, resources, and referrals. Coordinated clinic appointments, travel, and homestays for clients traveling through Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska. Offered emotional support through compassionate, nonjudgmental listening and collaborating with client, service providers, and community members when needed to meet clients’ care goals while upholding confidentiality.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Provided direct service education support to middle and high school students in foster care to improve high school graduation rates. Implemented evidence based programs including Check & Connect to monitor risk factors for drop out and deliver relevant interventions in collaboration with caregivers, school staff, social workers and other service providers. Advocated for educational needs regarding school enrollment and continuity, access to resources, and appropriate discipline. Guided youth in developing student-centered plans towards goals, creating action steps, and problem solving challenges.

East Providence, Ri, Us

Supported youth in foster care, ages 12-21, by engaging adults from their background and community to support their transition to adulthood. Facilitated opportunities for youth within their communities that provided access to education, housing, health care, asset building, transportation, and positive relationships with support systems.

East Providence, Ri, Us

Started at Foster Forward as a student intern. Connected adolescents in foster care with supportive adult mentors. Collaborated with state child welfare workers and service providers to provide effective service delivery. Advocated for youth within their residential placements and DCYF to ensure their access to needed services.

Middletown, Rhode Island, Us

Worked flexibly on an as-needed basis, implementing clients’ individualized treatment plans. Organized creative therapeutic activities for individual and group therapy sessions. Consulted with case managers, therapist, and administrators regarding clients’ progress in treatment.

Middletown, Rhode Island, Us

Completed first social work internship of over 220 hours. Assisted in therapeutic services for children ages two through six struggling with emotional and behavioral challenges. Facilitated creative therapeutic activities clients and assisted in the provision of individual, group, family, and expressive arts therapy.

Master’S Degree, Social Work

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Social Work

High School Diploma

Registered Yoga Teacher - Ryt200

Spanish Certificate, Foreign Languages And Literatures, General

Psychology