Clinical Director & Licensed Therapist Leader

Tammy Cabral, LMFT #****** LPCC #*****

Clinical Director CAMFT Certified Clinical Supervisor Licensed Psychotherapist

Fremont, CA • 510-***-**** • **********@*****.***•

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and CAMFT Certified Clinical Supervisor (2025) with extensive experience in clinical leadership, program oversight, and supervision across outpatient, school-based, and community mental health settings. Seeking a Clinical Director/Program Manager role within an Intensive Outpatient Program, hospital, or educational system. Demonstrated expertise in staff development, regulatory compliance, trauma-informed program design, and delivery of culturally responsive, evidence-based care. Adept at leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring high-quality documentation aligned with managed care and hospital standards, and advancing equity-driven, client-centered treatment for diverse and underserved populations.

CORE LEADERSHIP & CLINICAL COMPETENCIES

Clinical Program Leadership & Oversight

Staff Supervision, Training, & Mentorship (AMFT, APCC, ASW, Trainees)

EMDR, CAMFT Clinical Supervisor Certified, TF-CBT, ACT, Narrative & Parts Work

Trauma-Informed & Humanistic Program Development

DSM-5 Diagnosis & Integrated Treatment Planning

Risk Management, Crisis Intervention & 5150 Protocols

Regulatory Compliance (HIPAA, Mandated Reporting, School-Based Standards)

EHR Documentation & Billing (Medi-Cal, Medicare, Simple Practice, EHR Your Way, Kaiser Permanente (Northern & Southern CA)

Interdisciplinary & Multisystem Collaboration (IOP, Schools, Medical, Psychiatric)

Quality Assurance, Documentation Review & Clinical Auditing

Cultural Responsiveness (BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Immigrant, Disabled Populations

EDUCATION

Palo Alto University – Palo Alto, CA

Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling (Marriage, Child & Family Emphasis)

2015–2018 GPA: 4.00

Kaplan University – Iowa

Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Applied Behavior Analysis Emphasis)

2013–2015 GPA: 3.94

Santa Barbara Business College – CA

Medical Assistant Diploma

1992–1994 GPA: 3.97

CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

EMDR Trained (Certification in Process)

CAMFT Certified Clinical Supervisor 2025 EMDRIA Member

Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), CBT, ACT

Internal Family Systems (Parts Work)

Psychodynamic & Narrative Therapy

Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP)

Family Systems Theory / Gottman Method Couples Therapy

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)

Professional Assault Response Training (PART)

CPR & First Aid Certified

NIH – Protecting Human Research Participants

Teaching Children with Autism & PDD

Languages: Portuguese & Spanish (Bilingual); Entry-Level ASL

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lighthouse Of Hope (non-profit mental health agency) – Santa Clara, CA

Clinical Director Sept. 2025 – Present

Provide clinical and administrative leadership for a nonprofit mental health program serving diverse and underserved populations

Oversee program management, service delivery, and quality assurance across outpatient and school-based services

Provide individual and group clinical supervision to associates, interns, and trainees, utilizing reflective and developmental supervision models

Supervise clinical documentation, EHR records, and billing processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and continuity of care

Lead risk management, crisis response, and safety planning, ensuring adherence to ethical and legal standards

Ensure agency-wide compliance with HIPAA, mandated reporting laws, and regulatory requirements

Coordinate case management services and interdisciplinary collaboration to support client stability and treatment outcomes

Meet with local universities and educational partners to assess community mental health needs and develop responsive, school-based mental health programs

Support strategic planning initiatives to expand access to trauma-informed, culturally responsive mental health services

Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS) – Redwood City, CA

Clinical Supervisor (Contractor) Aug 2024 – Present

Provide clinical supervision and professional development to associates and trainees

Lead group/individual supervision and legal/ethical consultation

Oversee intakes, assessments, treatment planning, and discharge processes

Review, sign, and audit clinical documentation to ensure regulatory and payer compliance

Support leadership in maintaining quality assurance and best-practice standards

Rising Star Sped Academy – Hayward, CA

Clinical Supervisor (Contractor) Aug 2024 – Present

Supervise school-based mental health clinicians across special education settings

Collaborate with school administrators, educators, and families to align clinical services with IEPs and behavioral plans

Provide consultation on crisis response, behavioral escalation, and staff support

Ensure ethical, legal, and documentation compliance within educational systems

Ed Sped Solutions, Inc. – Fremont, CA

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist / Clinical Supervisor Jan 2019 – Present

Provide Individual Supervision to Associate-level clinicians

Review EHR documentation

Review IEP and BIP for students and collaborate with SPED teams to ensure follow-through, accuracy, and proper implementation strategies

Deliver and oversee trauma-informed individual and group psychotherapy services

Conduct DSM-5 diagnoses, biopsychosocial assessments, and treatment planning

Provide individual and group supervision to AMFTs, APCCs, and ASWs

Collaborate with leadership on program development, staff mentorship, and clinical quality improvement

Family & Children Services – San Jose, CA

MFT Trainee / Associate Aug 2017 – Mar 2019

Conducted intakes, assessments, and treatment planning within a community mental health setting

Provided individual and family therapy to high-acuity and underserved populations

Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate wraparound service

Hayward Unified School District – Hayward, CA

Paraeducator – Severely Handicapped Programs Aug 1997 – Oct 2018

Supported classroom and behavioral programming for students with severe disabilities

Implemented ABA strategies and IEP goals

Assisted with medical, emotional, and academic care in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & HONORS

Member: CAMFT, EMDRIA, American Psychological Association (APA)

National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)

Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society

Academic Scholarships & President’s List

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