Monica P. Band Email & Phone Number

The Jed Foundation (JED) is a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation's teens and young adults, giving them the skills and support they need to thrive today…and tomorrow.

AAKOMA believes that to meet the mental health needs of Youth of Color, we need to operate at three levels – raising consciousness among individuals, providing accessible tools for ongoing management, and shifting systems to receive youth and provide better care.

Provides individual counseling for adults throughout the lifespan with a variety of mental healthissues within a private practice setting in Washington D.C. and Virginia. Provides couples counseling using the Gottman Method. Uses narrative, psychodynamic, existential, and person-centered techniques for individual counseling. Specializing in working with past and present traumas using EMDR. Maintains ethical and effective clinical documentation such as: progress notes, treatment plans, intake information, etc. Consults with other licensed professionals to provide ethical mental health care. Provides clinical supervision to professionalsseeking licensure in Washington D.C. and Virginia.

Fairfax, Virginia, United States

EDCD 608 Group Processes and Analyses Lecture including lecture and labs/practicum

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Adjunct Faculty, Counseling Department, Course taught by Semester & Year:Fall 2020: Practicum for CMHC

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Co-Faculty Advisor of the Counseling Honor Society chapter: Mu Upsilon Gamma of Chi Sigma IotaAssistant Faculty, tenure-track, Counseling Department, Courses Taught by Semester & Year:Spring 2020: Group Counseling, Career Counseling, Practicum for CMHC, Independent StudyFall 2019: Group Counseling, Group Counseling, Career Development Counseling, Practicumfor CMHC, Independent StudySummer 2019: Group Counseling; Career Development CounselingSpring 2019: Group Counseling; Career Development Counseling; Multicultural Counseling,Independent StudyFall 2018: Group Counseling; Career Development Counseling; Foundation, Ethics, andProfessional Issues in CMHCSummer 2018: Counseling for Individuals; Multicultural CounselingSpring 2018: Counseling, Foundations, Ethics, and Professional Issues in CMHC; Theories andTechniques of Family; Career Development CounselingFall 2017: Counseling for Individuals; Counseling, Theories and Techniques of Family; CareerDevelopment CounselingSummer 2017: Multicultural Counseling; Career Development CounselingSpring 2017: Career Development Counseling; Crisis Intervention, Assessment, and Prevention;Theories and Techniques of Family

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Supervised master’s level Clinical Mental Health practicum students in a CACREP-accreditedCounseling program. Provided supervision and feedback on student supervisees’ counselingskills and professional identity development. Engaged in role play exercises, theoretical andconceptual discussions of client cases. Visited students’ practicum sites, assessed and discussedstudents’ progress with on-site supervisor and supervisee. Integrated developmental models ofsupervision with theoretical orientation to meet the needs of the students. Received clinicalexperience for Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) certification.

Visiting Assistant Faculty, Counseling Department, Courses Taught by Semester & Year:Fall 2016: Career Development Counseling; Human Growth and Development; CrisisIntervention, Assessment, and Prevention

Worked directly with the Coordinator for Program Accreditation and Assessment. Developed, wrote, and edited supportive documentation for CACREP accreditation process for Counselor Education and Supervision doctoral program. Edited and added screenshots of supporting documentation for CACREP standards for re-accreditation process for Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Pastoral Counseling, and School Counseling programs at Marymount University. Audited course syllabi for Clinical Mental Health, Counselor Education and Supervision, and School Counseling programs to meet the Learning Activities and objectives by CACREP standards. Researched literature for supporting faculty projects. Provided support and supervision for graduate level counseling students in scheduling, organizing, and the appropriate use of counseling rooms, assessment rooms, and related technical equipment.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) team member.Arlington County, Department of Human Services, Behavioral Health Care Division. Provided individual counseling services to culturally diverse populations of aging adults dual-diagnosed primarily with bipolar, schizoaffective, and substance abuse disorders, as well as other psychological and medical diagnoses, in office and community settings. Documented client progress and interactions through daily progress notes. Provided medication management and crisis intervention services as needed. Liaised and consulted with community agencies, counselors, and family members of client to maintain coordination of treatment process. Received weekly clinical supervision from a licensed professional.

Manassas, Virginia, United States

Provided vocational rehabilitation services for culturally diverse population of aging adults, with dual-diagnosed psychological and medical issues, as well as, and transitioning youth diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders and various learning disabilities. Conducted thorough intake interviews and assist clients apply for Federal benefits. Developed treatment plans that were appropriate for the clients’ aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities, and career goals. Facilitated vocational readiness and psycho-education groups on various topics such as resume writing, consumer legal rights, addressing workplace stress and interpersonal conflict, interview skills, and computer skills related to vocational needs. Collaborated with psychiatrists, school counselors, and other medical professionals in regards to the client’s vocational needs for accommodations and eligibility for supportive services and/or assistive technology. Maintained confidential information from interviews, educational records, and medical records to determine clients' eligibility for services and reasonable workplace accommodations. Received ongoing supervision from a licensed professional.

Fairfax, Virginia, United States

Provided individual mental health and career counseling for culturally diverse populations ofyoung and aging adults dual-diagnosed primarily with schizophrenia and substance abuse disorders, as well as other psychological and medical conditions. Facilitated and developed curriculum for psycho-education groups related to physical and mental wellness, independent living skills, and vocational readiness. Collaborated with clients to develop strength based treatment plans, while providing relevant community resource information for clients to make informed choices. Collaborated with appropriate community services and employers for employment opportunities as an advocate for clients. Completed daily counseling progress notes, Medicaid and Medicare authorizations, quarterly reports, and treatment plans. Provided clinicalsupervision to Master’s level Clinical Mental Health graduate students.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Interned at the Community Counseling Services Center (CCSC). Provided individual and career counseling with culturally diverse population of young adults in the surrounding community of Washington D.C., primarily student populations. Completed thorough intake assessments including informal and formal assessments for safety and two batteries for the purposes of diagnosis and treatment planning. Received clinical supervision from doctoral students and license professional counselors. Completed daily progress notes, client-centered treatment plans, and primary diagnoses. Participated and assisted in community outreach events affiliated with the center.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

QMHP status. Provided individual counseling services for aging adults, primarily diagnosed with schizophrenia, as well as other medical conditions. Worked with clients in managing stress, developing coping mechanisms, strengthen social skills, and transition to jobs and other independent living situations. Collaborated with family members, case managers, insurance agents, and court representatives on treatment planning, implementation, and compliance with legal mandates. Prepared incident reports, daily client progress notes, case reviews, quarterly reports, and behavioral tracking in compliance with county and state policies.

Fairfax, Virginia, United States

Developed individualized behavior plans and provide in-home therapy for 3-5 year old males diagnosed primarily with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Provided behavioral interventions to address motor and vocal stereotypy, self-injurious behavior, and strengthening joint attention/fine motor skills. Completed documentation tracking daily progress of clients. Collaborated with family members of other cultures to teach culturally sensitive techniques for parenting. Trained new employees on behavioral interventions and documentation. Took Master's level Behavioral Psychology courses during the duration of the externship on theory and application of Autism Spectrum Disorder treatment.

Southborough, Massachusetts, United States

Externship through the Psychology Department at The University of Mary Washington. Provided behavioral intervention using Applied Behavioral Analysis techniques to 8-11 year oldmales diagnosed with severe Autism Spectrum Disorders and other medical conditions, a private school for autism education and research. Addressed behavioral issues including but not limitedto: hygiene management, Pica, motor/vocal stereotypy, self-injurious behaviors, and attentiondeficits. Provided crisis intervention as needed. Documented interventions implemented, behavioralreaction, and child’s progress. Collaborated with family members, teachers, speech pathologists,nurses, occupational therapists, and researchers in order to provide holistic services.

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Counselor Education & Supervision

Non-Degree, Marriage And Family Therapy/Counseling

*Completed coursework for licensure requirements for Virginia to obtain status as a licensed professional counselor (LPC).

Master Of Arts - Ma, Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology

*Transferred to The University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, VA in 2008.