Mental Health Consultant, Life Coach, Counselor

Dr. C Hanson, Psy.D.

Los Angeles, CA ******.******@*******.*** 323-***-****

Profile

Doctor of Clinical Psychology and Candidate of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Certificate program, with a successful 10-year track record of providing professional, confidential, mental health services to adults, at risk teens, families, inmates, mentally ill adults, developmentally disabled adults and dual diagnosed adults. Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and non-professionals at all levels. Accustomed to handling sensitive, confidential records. Demonstrated history of producing accurate, timely reports while meeting stringent guidelines.

Flexible and versatile – Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences.

Registered Psychological Assistant: PSB94023642

Skills Summary

Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist w adults

Facilitate Group Therapy

Trained to Administer WIAT-III, WISC-IV, WAIS-IV and WMS-IV Assessments

Scoring & Writing Psych Reports for Assessments

Individual Therapy with adolescents in school setting

Child & Family Therapist

Individual & Group Therapist with Adult Inmates

Psychoanalytic- Objects Relations trained

MAP Certified Trained

Candidate of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Certificate Program

Education

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology 2015-2019

Doctoral Graduate of Applied Clinical Psychology

Candidate of 2 year Certificate Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program of New Center for Psychoanalysis 2018- 2020

Study Abroad Jan-April 2019

Traveled to Zurich, Switzerland studied: Spirituality and Addictions: A Jungian view of Substance Abuse Treatment

Studied at Switzerland Jungian Institute; Zurich Library Jung archives; Jung’s Psychiatric hospital addictions treatment unit; Jung’s psychology club and Carl Jung’s Switzerland home

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX

Master of Science (MS), Psychology September 2010

NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology May 2006

Professional Experience

Psychoanalytic Community Center

Post-Doctoral Psychoanalytic Therapist 2019-Current

Psychoanalytic Community Outpatient Center servicing Adults with lower to moderate incomes.

Vista Del Mar (Child and Family Outpatient Services)

Pre-Doctoral Therapist Intern Sept 2017- Sept 2018

APA Approved Site

Child therapist and Family therapist working with Psychodynamic -Object Relations therapeutic model. Child therapist, using play therapy: Melanie Klein model. I was therapist to clients ages 6-15. Family therapy consist of parenting sessions, revolving around providing psychological tools, reinforcing therapeutic treatment plan and providing resources.

Pre-Doctoral School Based Therapist Intern July 2016-2017 500hrs earned

Part time school-based therapist (Hart School District).

Providing counseling for junior high school students, and High School Students, in support of emotional problems, academic progress, IEP meetings, and family meetings.

Los Angeles County Twin Towers Correctional Facility and VIDA (Vital Intervention and Directional Alternatives) One Year Contract Aug 2015-Aug 2016

Practicum Student (Therapist) for two-part program(s) 850 hours earned

Vital Intervention and Directional Alternatives (VIDA) is a structured 16-week program for non-violent, at-risk youth between the ages of 11 and 17 . Through collaboration between the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, community-based organizations, volunteers, schools and families, the program teaches youth the value of effective decision-making and taking responsibility for their futures.

A)Group Therapist providing psychological services to incarcerated females at the Los Angeles County Twin Towers Correctional Facilities

B)Providing clinical therapeutic services under the auspices of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. I worked as a therapist with at-risk youth enrolled in a juvenile justice diversion program. I

Huffington Post Writer/Contributor March 2016-Current

Topics: Spirituality; Psychology; Cultural Issues; Black voices; Women issues, etc

Community Home Facilitator/ Case Manager (Developmentally Disabled Adults) August 16, 2013-Augst 2014

-Providing Case Management for Assigned Mental Disability Case Load

-Interface with Home Provider & consumers to resolve problems

-Planning long term & short-term goals & objectives

-Use clinical skills to resolve problems

-Interface with outside agencies to enforce regulations

-Act as liaison from outside supporting agencies

Volunteers of America Family Advocate December 2012-2013

Family advocates manages a case load of families and offer support as needed

Family Advocate enrolls eligible children and assesses family strengths and weaknesses

using a Case Management approach, to link families to social services

Empowering Families towards better living conditions and positive, quality life

Manages and maintains outreach recruitment, to ensure enrollment of eligible candidates

Helps families identify goals, to reach milestones

Prepares and submits paperwork

Writes case notes and maintains students file and necessary documents

Establishes relationships with community organizations

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services On-Call Relief Position, Assistant Counselor 2011- 2013

Assists professional counseling staff in providing comprehensive case management services, counseling, and crisis intervention for clients in the residential adult, substance abuse or other programs

Ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for clients that foster a sense of hope, dignity and direction

Group Facilitator. Worked with clients with dual diagnosis, mental illness and substance abuse

Assist with diagnosis recognition including AXIS 1 AND AXIS 2 disorders, as well as, dual diagnosis and treatment for psychological issues

Acts as a substitute counselor while facilitating client activity, group therapies, for adults residing or being treated in a mental health setting

Assesses and monitors client daily activity schedule. Prepared and submitted client participation reports and notes

Responsible for client scheduling and transportation needs

Participate in discharge planning meetings at the hospitals and facilitate while determining the services in the community following discharge

Green Door, Community Support Worker 2009-2010

Facilitated care of mentally ill clients with schizophrenia, bipolar I and II, severe depression, and substance abuse at this community-based rehabilitation center

As a Community Support Rover, worked in the group homes where clients lived

Developed treatment plans for consumers, act as a liaison between clinical and nonclinical staff

Oversaw medical and urine checks for substance abuse residents

Supervised other workers within two group homes

Provided clinical assessments substance abuse issues, supervising house. I worked with consumers who suffered from the above issues in two group houses

Implemented assessment plans and goals that assisted clients with maintaining a level of normalcy in a sickness/substance abuse free environment

AmeriCorp: The Youth Power Center Program, Workforce Literacy Outreach Specialist, 2008-2009(I Yr Service) Washington, DC

Volunteered at The Youth Power Center working with youth, ages 13-25

Assisted youth by preparing them for leadership in society and the workplace in SE Washington DC, Ward 7 and 8, one of the most dangerous and roughest areas

Coordinated volunteers that assisted ages 14-24 with workforce literacy and academic proficiency training

Acted as a liaison and developed partnerships between Youth Power Center and local school

Facilitated partnerships with schools, coordinated dance classes for youth and meetings with council member, ward 5, Harry Thomas and more

Implemented youth events and field trips, such as, the capital building and the White House

Organized and developed an after-school program at Anacostia High School, Ward 7 and mentored youth while connecting them to the organization

Executed community service projects while coordinating a partnership with Ballou Senior High School, Ward 8

Special Care Services, Washington DC 2007-2009

Self-employed caretaker whose duties included, taking care of ten-year old boy with ADHD, and OCD

Developed and implemented an educational plan that improved his cognitive skills

Assisted with ADLs including meal preparation and transportation to counseling sessions and after school activities

Ensured child reached psychological peeks, growth maturity levels, and increased self-esteem

West Side Opportunity, Summers 2002-2004

Mental health worker at a group home for adults with Autism, Schizophrenia, and other mental disorders

Daily care including prepared meals, cleaning, and managed interaction with adults

Counseling and coached adults with social, physical and vocational rehabilitation

Professional Organization Affiliations

Member of Los Angeles Psychological Association

Member of Association of Transpersonal Psychology

Volunteer Experience

AmeriCorps

American Red Cross

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