Primary therapist supporting individuals struggling with addiction and mental distress.

Provide individual and family psychotherapy services.

-Support young adults to self realize and attain independence within a transitional aftercare facility built on mindfulness.-Delivery individual psychotherapy services to young adults on my caseload.-Coordinate with parents, education consultants, and a comprehensive wrap-around treatment team to support the young adults who enter our program.-Build and run customized weekly therapeutic groups to fit the needs and deliver value to program participants.

-Deliver customized mental health interventions to adolescents and families struggling with trauma.-Skilled at delivering mindfulness, outdoor, and somatic based interventions to diverse client groups.-Provide psychoeducation to peers around the Relational Cultural Therapy model and meditation instruction.-Engaged in weekly supervision to support my track towards becoming a LCSW.-Manage a caseload of 35-40 adolescents, providing case management and direct counseling… Show more -Deliver customized mental health interventions to adolescents and families struggling with trauma.-Skilled at delivering mindfulness, outdoor, and somatic based interventions to diverse client groups.-Provide psychoeducation to peers around the Relational Cultural Therapy model and meditation instruction.-Engaged in weekly supervision to support my track towards becoming a LCSW.-Manage a caseload of 35-40 adolescents, providing case management and direct counseling services-Consistently receive strong feedback from peers, families, and clinical leadership at CFSS regarding family work. Show less

I'm a team member of the Inpatient Psychiatric Mental Health unit at the Jefferson Barracks VA. I engage with a multidisciplinary treatment team including Psychiatrists, psychologists, Internal Medicine, nursing, Dieticians, Recreational Therapists, and social workers to support Veterans admitted onto the unit.-Complete psychosocial assessments, some limited individual therapy, and referrals to appropriate community and VA resources, which include homeless programs, substance abuse… Show more I'm a team member of the Inpatient Psychiatric Mental Health unit at the Jefferson Barracks VA. I engage with a multidisciplinary treatment team including Psychiatrists, psychologists, Internal Medicine, nursing, Dieticians, Recreational Therapists, and social workers to support Veterans admitted onto the unit.-Complete psychosocial assessments, some limited individual therapy, and referrals to appropriate community and VA resources, which include homeless programs, substance abuse treatment, nursing and residential care placement. Recovery and strength based approaches are used throughout treatment and discharge planning.-Collaborate closely with programs across the VA, which include HCHV, the Dom, Extended Care, SARRTP, Outpatient Mental Health, and Suicide Prevention Coordinators.-Use a wide range of prevention and intervention methods, as well as therapeutic approaches while working with Veterans and their families. These are based on their individual needs. Primary therapeutic approaches used are cognitive behavioral and motivational interviewing. Many veterans have co-occurring psychiatric disorders.-I also run a weekly mindfulness group on the unit. Show less

Using the outdoors as a therapeutic medium I help adolescents and adults transcend addiction, trauma depression, addiction and a range of other obstacles.- Instruct participants in leave no trace principles, primitive fire making, advanced communication techniques such as the “I feel statement,’ styles of verbal communication and feedback models.-Spearhead therapeutic interventions both in the group and individual setting based on unique traits and atmosphere of that particular… Show more Using the outdoors as a therapeutic medium I help adolescents and adults transcend addiction, trauma depression, addiction and a range of other obstacles.- Instruct participants in leave no trace principles, primitive fire making, advanced communication techniques such as the “I feel statement,’ styles of verbal communication and feedback models.-Spearhead therapeutic interventions both in the group and individual setting based on unique traits and atmosphere of that particular indivudal/group.-Coach, process with individuals to achieve desired personal growth goals as assigned by themselves or their therapist.-Sit in on weekly therapy sessions with clinical therapists and participants; acquiring over 60 clinical hours while actively providing insight and advice into the participants therapeutic process.-Lead de-escalation initiatives for escalated clients with the Aegis intervention model Show less

Johnny's Luncheonette is a 1950's style diner that has been a communal staple in Newton for over 20 years.-Created lean operation techniques based on the Toyota Production System philosophy. -Improved food quality, service and reputation yielding 15% sales increase. -Implemented crowd sourced software for employee idea sharing, networking and scheduling.-Communicate company mission, values and goals to team on a weekly basis.-Introduced and executed local food items to… Show more Johnny's Luncheonette is a 1950's style diner that has been a communal staple in Newton for over 20 years.-Created lean operation techniques based on the Toyota Production System philosophy. -Improved food quality, service and reputation yielding 15% sales increase. -Implemented crowd sourced software for employee idea sharing, networking and scheduling.-Communicate company mission, values and goals to team on a weekly basis.-Introduced and executed local food items to promote sustainable menu.-Program back end Posi-touch software to facilitate clear communication between whole team. Show less

Nourish Restaurant is a "Farm to Table" concept sourcing from local area farms during the growing season while providing a welcoming atmosphere and balanced price point to attract a wide array of customers. Nourish also features live music, a full bar, and local art in a 140 seat space.-Front house scheduling-Payroll-Quickbooks-Kitchen re-design-Led, facilitated monthly team meetings-Farm vendor relationship building-Pick up/delivery logistics-Ordering

Rustic Pathways is a an international experiential learning program for high school students emphasizing community service and personal growth. Trips take place across the globe incorporating adventure travel and service amidst a novel, team-based atmosphere.-Led groups of 10 high school students in Grand Canyon and Yosemite National Parks.-Planned and orchestrated community service events in food bank and trail maintenance platforms.-Built and fostered client and business… Show more Rustic Pathways is a an international experiential learning program for high school students emphasizing community service and personal growth. Trips take place across the globe incorporating adventure travel and service amidst a novel, team-based atmosphere.-Led groups of 10 high school students in Grand Canyon and Yosemite National Parks.-Planned and orchestrated community service events in food bank and trail maintenance platforms.-Built and fostered client and business relationships through face to face interactions.-Budget accountability, group dynamics leadership, team building exorcises. Show less

Blue Ocean Biomanufacturing is working towards becoming a key Strategic Management Partner (SMP) by providing flexible, cost effective and high quality bio-manufacuring capabilities in Worcester MA, specializing in investigational drug candidates. Blue Ocean specializes in streamlining the drug development process of emerging bio pharma companies with their cutting edge flexible, single use manufacturing platform.-Built and developed comprehensive slide decks for Blue Ocean, helping… Show more Blue Ocean Biomanufacturing is working towards becoming a key Strategic Management Partner (SMP) by providing flexible, cost effective and high quality bio-manufacuring capabilities in Worcester MA, specializing in investigational drug candidates. Blue Ocean specializes in streamlining the drug development process of emerging bio pharma companies with their cutting edge flexible, single use manufacturing platform.-Built and developed comprehensive slide decks for Blue Ocean, helping yield $500K initial support from local government in AZ.-Built financial models for Biomanufacturing start up.-Edited business plan, market research/analysis, extensive excel and MS Office projects.-Coordinated with local, state officials to extend operations to Arizona.-Federal Grant research, writing, editing, collaboration, administration.-Collaborated with our biomedical network comprising Universities, non-profits, and medical facilities to explore/execute grant and business development opportunities.-Website design, content creation. Show less

The National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) is an award winning international outdoor leadership school that believes ethical leaders change the world. NOLS takes students of all ages on remote wilderness expeditions and teaches them technical outdoor skills, leadership, and environmental ethics.-Completed a 30 day backpacking and packrafting expedition traversing the Talkeetna Mountain range in South Central Alaska. -Developed leadership skills in a very remote, isolated… Show more The National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) is an award winning international outdoor leadership school that believes ethical leaders change the world. NOLS takes students of all ages on remote wilderness expeditions and teaches them technical outdoor skills, leadership, and environmental ethics.-Completed a 30 day backpacking and packrafting expedition traversing the Talkeetna Mountain range in South Central Alaska. -Developed leadership skills in a very remote, isolated area.-Led small groups of students on day hikes through Alaskan wilderness leveraging terrain extrapolated map reading skills, various leadership styles, and endurance.-River safety/white water rescue instruction and practice.-Water hydrology, flora and fauna identification.-Paddling skills, Leave no Trace principles, outdoor education instruction.-Traversed over 220 miles across remote Alaskan tundra and whitewater. Show less

-Created, implemented, and taught an academic English language curriculum to middle and high school students in a remote area of Northern of Thailand.-Acquired a unique set of communication skills working in a foreign classroom instructing high school students of all ages and levels in the English language.-Developed after school programs, learned Thai, extensive public speaking experience.

Americorps NCCC is a travel, team based service program that engages young professionals with local, state, and national community service outlets; providing them with several challenging projects of varying nature across a specific segment of the United States.-Traveled with a team of 6 other Corps Members to complete national and localcommunity service throughout the Northwestern United States.-Led peers in a 2 month organic garden food bank distribution project in San… Show more Americorps NCCC is a travel, team based service program that engages young professionals with local, state, and national community service outlets; providing them with several challenging projects of varying nature across a specific segment of the United States.-Traveled with a team of 6 other Corps Members to complete national and localcommunity service throughout the Northwestern United States.-Led peers in a 2 month organic garden food bank distribution project in San Bernardino, CA involving organic garden construction/maintenance as well as grass roots organization and outreach. -Orchestrated 2 month environmental research project in Coos Bay,Oregon focusing on reviving an endangered tree species through controlled scientific experiments. -Spent 5 weeks at a San Diego State Camp Ground implementing and executing the creation and upkeep of all trail systems.-Trained, mentored, and tutored underpriveleged kids of the F.C. Joyce Elementary school in Sacramento, CA for 2 months providing in class 1 on 1 support as well as a robust after school program complementing and building on material previously learned in class.-Gained experience planning, organizing, and leading peers in day to day operations during my time as Assistant Team Leader.-Served over 1,700 hours to local communities over my 10 months of service in CA and OR. Show less