Owner/Psychotherapist - Canopy Counseling & Consulting LLC

Private Practice - Jan 2019 - Present - 3 years+

Psychotherapist/Counselor - Firmly Rooted Counseling & Consulting

Private Practice - Mar 2017 - Jan 2019 - 1 year 11 months

Clinical Supervisor - Charlotte -Mecklenburg County Community Support Service

Government Agency - 2012 - Jan 2019 - 7 years

• Coordinated a team of 10 clinicians in providing counseling services to victims of domestic violence. Our agency serves a county of more than 1 million residents.
• Collaborated with other government & non-profit agencies to improve service delivery to clients
• Facilitated trainings for clinicians to improve quality and scope of services
• Directed weekly team meetings to assure clear communication and facilitate active cooperation
• Initiated a treatment team approach to services

Outpatient Psychotherapist - Carolina’s Medical Center – Behavioral Health (now Atrium Health)

Hospital Institution - 2011 – 2012 - 1 year

• Provided individual counseling services for adult clients spanning many diagnoses
• Completed assessments provided diagnoses
• Attended weekly treatment team meetings and consulted with team psychiatrist

Senior Social Worker - Charlotte Mecklenburg County Community Support Services Prevention & Intervention Services

Government Agency- 2006 – 2011 - 5 years

• Facilitated individual and group therapy in Spanish and English
• Conducted intake and assessment process for adult program
• Provided Media Relations for Programa Confianza on radio programs and newspapers
• Won Mecklenburg County Hero Customer Service Award, 2009-2010
• Supervised intern from UNCC BSW Program for 2009-2011 and nominated for Intern Supervisor of the Year

Intern - Daymark Recovery Services

Non-Profit Agency - 2005 – 2006 - 1 year

• Provided individual, family and group counseling services for children, adolescents and adults in English and Spanish
• Completed mental health and substance abuse assessments and diagnosed clients per DSM-IV criteria
• Completed treatment plans with measurable outcomes and translated written documentation from English to Spanish

High School Spanish Teacher - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Public Education- 2000 – 2003 - 3 years

  • Taught Spanish Level 1 and 2 to high school age students through lectures and private tutoring

  • Provided instruction for classes of 30-35 students and served as a case manager for students with 504 plans