Master Coach adept at improving patient wellbeing and health through

effective coaching on positive lifestyle changes and weight management techniques. Practiced at connecting with clients of all ages and health levels. Analytical problem solver with strong communication interpersonal and leadership abilities.

HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

VANESSA NIEVES

Professional SUMMARY

Provide one on one consultation and coaching sessions to private clients Supporting, encouraging and educating clients in creating a lasting habit change involving healthy eating habits and lifestyle adjustments. Conduct health coaching sessions with clients and establish an action plan for health-related goals

Advise and motivate clients on the best ways to improve lifestyle and engage in healthier practices

Provide support enhancing confidence and need to overcome obstacles Through a step by step system plan, support and provide accountability, helping clients to discover what has stopped, slowed them down, or keeping them from having the physical health and body they want by acquiring new habits and results that last forever. Help clients discover a powerful vision of their health and body.

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Nutrition screening specialist

FDA food guidelines awareness

Use of skinfold calipers

Special dietary needs

Persistent

Basic computer literate

Diabetes diets and treatment

Organic foods advocate

Adolescent nutrition

Extensive medical terminology knowledge

Resourceful

Stands and support New Life Church

activities for our community, Enfield CT

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Certified Health Coach

May 2018 – Present

Behavioral assessments and diagnosis for affective disorders. Provide high quality, community-based care, encouraging the independence, competency, decision making and empowerment of the person.

Ability conducting therapy groups, person-centered individual therapy sessions, and couples therapy.

Effectively develop individualized treatment plans. Skilled in conflict management and problem resolution. Proficient use of non-violent crisis intervention techniques Provide ongoing information and documentation using progress notes, crisis and risk plans, assessments, and other program-specific forms to support treatment plan goals and objectives.

Provide one on one outpatient individual therapy session. Since May 2013 continue by weekly basis treatment for Women: Major Depression and Anxiety Disorder group therapy.

Provide individuals and their families with clinical support regarding behavioral health and substance use issues and help them maintain and enhance their lifestyle, social support network with family and in the community, frequently providing outreach services.

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Behavioral Health Network, Holyoke, MA

January 2013 - Present

Individual, Family and Marriage Therapist

PHOENIX UNIVERSITY 2012

GUAYNABO, PUERTO RICO

M.A. IN PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY

PUERTO RICO UNIVERSITY 1994

SAN JUAN, PR

B.A. IN SOCIAL SCIENCE

SOCIAL WORK

Professional EXPERIENCE

LANGUAGE

Spanish Primary

English Secondary

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General Mediation, College of Professional

Mediation, Aguadilla, PR; Dec. 2011.

Thanatology, Superior Institute of

Theology and Pastoral–San Juan Catholic

Archdioceses, San Juan, PR; May 2011.

Will be certified as Master Coach

(Certified Health Coach, Life Coach, and

Transformational Coach) March 2020.

Health and Life Coach Certification

(Health Coach Institute, December 2018)

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CERTIFICATIONS &

WORKSHOPS

Community ACTIVITIES

413-***-**** adcz94@r.postjobfree.com 17 Linda Lane Enfield, CT

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