Psychodynamically Trained Bilingual MFT

ELLEN BELLO, MFT

** * ******* ******, ********* NY 585-***-**** ************@*****.*** Bilingual: English & Spanish US & Mexican Citizen International Experience (9 Countries)

CLINICAL PROFILE

Psychodynamically-trained psychotherapist with over a decade of experience in long-term individual, couples, and family therapy. Grounded in psychoanalytic theory with advanced training in systemic and relational approaches. Committed to depth-oriented, evidence-based care for high-functioning adults navigating complex emotional, relational, and identity challenges. Fluent in English and Spanish; experienced working across cultures and populations.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Psychotherapist — Private Practice Independent Mexico City, MX May 2014 – Present

●Provide long-term psychoanalytic psychotherapy for adolescents and adults, with emphasis on identity, attachment, and emotional regulation.

●Work with individuals and couples navigating relational dynamics, life transitions, and multicultural identity.

●Developed and led online and in-person group programs during the pandemic focused on introspection, self-regulation, and self-care.

Family Specialist — Mental Health Counseling University of Rochester – Strong Recovery (CCBHC) Rochester, NY Oct 2023 – Present

●Carry a caseload of 20–25 weekly sessions with individuals, couples, and families navigating addiction and recovery.

●Conduct biopsychosocial assessments; integrate relational, trauma-informed, and systemic perspectives.

●Design and facilitate therapy groups on parenting skills using a transgenerational framework.

●Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, case managers, and school staff.

●Supervised Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) trainee.

Middle School Counselor, Grades 6–8 American School Foundation Mexico City, MX Jun 2016 – Aug 2021

●Designed and implemented guidance curriculum focused on emotional awareness and executive skills.

●Provided individual, group, and family counseling for social-emotional development.

●Led programs on body/emotion awareness (BEAR) and 6th grade transition support (WEB).

Community Outreach & Care Consultant Alzheimer's Association Rochester, NY Nov 2021 – May 2023

●Delivered psychoeducation and emotional support to caregivers; led community workshops.

●Maintained partnerships with volunteer and community organizations.

Patient Coach & Research Coordinator University of Rochester – Nephrology Dept. Rochester, NY Mar 2022 – Jan 2023

●Conducted motivational interviewing with patients navigating complex medical decisions.

●Supported research process through baseline interviews and participant coordination.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 2021–2023 Advanced Certificate in Addictions Counseling University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 2024–2025 Master's in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Sociedad Psicoanalítica de México, Mexico City, MX 2014–2017 Rites of Passage Facilitator Certificate Reverbera, Mexico City, MX 2021–2023 B.S. in Business Administration Suffolk University, Boston, MA 2011

CLINICAL INTERESTS & APPROACHES

Psychoanalytic & Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Attachment-Based Therapy Trauma-Informed Care Couples & Family Systems Motivational Interviewing Multicultural & LGBTQIA+-Affirming Practice Group Facilitation

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

●Fluent in English and Spanish; experienced with multicultural and bilingual populations.

●US and Mexican citizen; lived and worked professionally in 9 countries.

●Proficient in REDCap, ADVARRA, and EPIC.

●Trained in nonverbal communication (Science of People); skilled public speaker and group facilitator.

●NY limited permit holder; full licensure anticipated July 2026.

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