Diana L. Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

• Provided direct individual and family psychotherapy and psychoeducation to survivors of sexual abuse & traumatic violence• Created individualized treatment plans based on comprehensive mental health assessment to address trauma and promote resiliency • Researched and integrated evidence-based practices including ARC, MI, CPP, TF-CBT, PPP, and ITCT-A• Demonstrated reduction in acute trauma-exposure symptoms via targeted individual and family interventions• Engaged in interdisciplinary team of professionals to assess and support youth and caregivers efficiently • Conducted dynamic risk assessment and provide crisis intervention • Experience in integration of virtual and phone psychotherapy and transition to a professional work from home environment • Co-created and facilitated 6-week Parenting Education Group to caregiving skills and trauma psychoeducation• Proficient in various trauma-focused treatment modalities including individual, group, family, and child therapy• Rendered appropriate and immediate guidance and crisis intervention, referral and consultation to medical and custody staff• Maintained up to date written record of therapy services, as well as collateral contact via telephone, letters, social agencies, schools, and relatives to obtain pertinent information • Collaborated and coordinated services with the Department of Children and Family Services, schools within Chicago Public School District, guardian ad litems, attorneys, Cook County Victim Witness Specialists, and Chicago Police Department

Redlands, Ca

• Maintain database by inputting current information including contact information, donations, in-kind gifts, and attributes• Prepare gift acknowledgments in a timely manner from donor database• Assists in conducting in donor research, setting up meetings with donors and maintaining records related to donor cultivation

Redlands

• Provides excellent service to members, guests, and program participants to improve to member experience and retention.• Conduct interviews and tours responsive to the needs of prospective members• Build rapport with members and help connect them with the resources and programs of the YMCA• Efficiently facilitate and resolve membership concerns and situations• Responsible for knowing, implementing, and enforcing all emergency, safety, and security procedures• Voluntary involvement in the annual YMCA sustaining campaign in 2015, 2016, 2017• CPR, First Aid, AED certified

Loma Linda, Ca

• Independently facilitated child group and multi-family group therapy and psychoeducation • Regularly mitigated crisis situations, high stress, and tension between patients and families during weekly sessions• Co-facilitated intake meetings to determine baseline of patient and give patient’s family information regarding their treatment • Evaluated patient treatment plans based on the goals and diagnosis of the child and engaged in case management• Participated in discharge planning, effective treatment implementation, and analysis of group dynamics• Co-developed and researched effective treatment options based on the needs of the patient using EBI and DSM-5 guidelines• Actively integrated cognitive behavioral therapy, problem solving therapy, and motivational interviewing• Provided emotional and behavioral support through active listening and empathy; provided safe and supportive environment• Worked among a multi-disciplinary team of nurses, psychiatrists, clinical supervisors, case manager, and administrative staff• Abided by and practiced LLU professional guidelines to uphold the privacy and treatment of the patient and families• Actively practiced NASW professional code of ethics to ensure confidentiality and appropriate treatment of patients

Master’S Degree, Social Work

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Honor Society• Concentration in Children, Youth, and Families • DSM-5 & evidence based intervention.

Bachelor’S Degree, Communicative Disorders, Music, Spanish

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega, Delta Kappa Psi, CHAMPS, SPURS

Emphasis On Spanish Literature