Provide case management to support people who were wrongfully incarcerated access needed healthcare

Provided in-person and virtual outpatient attachment-based, trauma-informed, and family-systems therapy to adolescents, adults, couples, and their loved ones.

Delivered intensive family, individual, and group therapy to adolescents, young adults, and their families enrolled in an online virtual intensive outpatient program due to a mental health crisis.

Offered family-centered and attachment-informed therapy to youth, young adults, and families involved with foster care, experiencing homelessness, and/or facing sexual exploitation.Mitigated therapy barriers by conducting sessions in diverse locations, including video calls, community settings, and clients' homes.Provided on-call crisis response, involving tasks like emergency transportation, safety assessments, and crisis counseling.Consulted with service providers and… Show more Offered family-centered and attachment-informed therapy to youth, young adults, and families involved with foster care, experiencing homelessness, and/or facing sexual exploitation.Mitigated therapy barriers by conducting sessions in diverse locations, including video calls, community settings, and clients' homes.Provided on-call crisis response, involving tasks like emergency transportation, safety assessments, and crisis counseling.Consulted with service providers and community partners on family therapy strategies and effective responses to youth experiencing sexual exploitation. Show less

Delivered culturally-responsive and attachment-informed psychotherapy and clinical case management for 10-15 diverse adolescent and family clients. Integrated diverse theoretical approaches including Attachment Theory, Family Systems, CBT, Mindfulness Practices, and Spirituality to meet unique needs.Engaged in multidisciplinary collaboration and advocacy across child welfare, healthcare, and school districts for comprehensive client support.Successfully transitioned from… Show more Delivered culturally-responsive and attachment-informed psychotherapy and clinical case management for 10-15 diverse adolescent and family clients. Integrated diverse theoretical approaches including Attachment Theory, Family Systems, CBT, Mindfulness Practices, and Spirituality to meet unique needs.Engaged in multidisciplinary collaboration and advocacy across child welfare, healthcare, and school districts for comprehensive client support.Successfully transitioned from in-person to remote therapy at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.Co-facilitated a 6-week Zoom parenting skills course for parents of teens with challenging behaviors. Show less

Provided direct care for over 200 high-needs youth in crisis at-risk for homelessness, commercial sexual exploitation, abuse, juvenile, and foster care systems involvement, and other difficulties.Conducted intake assessments, safety planning, drop-in crisis counseling for youth and families, and crisis telephone counseling.Accompanied and advocated for youth at meetings in the community, including clinic appointments, CASARC evaluations, Child and Family Team Meetings with Child… Show more Provided direct care for over 200 high-needs youth in crisis at-risk for homelessness, commercial sexual exploitation, abuse, juvenile, and foster care systems involvement, and other difficulties.Conducted intake assessments, safety planning, drop-in crisis counseling for youth and families, and crisis telephone counseling.Accompanied and advocated for youth at meetings in the community, including clinic appointments, CASARC evaluations, Child and Family Team Meetings with Child Protective Services, and 5150 assessments by Child Crisis. Coordinated housing and aftercare plans for youth, including referrals to outside services such as housing assistance, individual and family therapy, legal aid, and educational support.Practiced de-escalation techniques, crisis communication, and behavioral management. Show less

Provided English Instruction to elementary and junior high school students in a rural Japanese village for 2 years. Served as Regional Leader to support fellow English teachers in professional development and adjustment to life in a foreign country.