Linda Armendariz
Loveland
Summary
Dedicated Marriage & Family therapist who is very comfortable working with both children and adults. Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team, getting unique perspectives and insights to further common goals. Skilled in providing both group and individual therapy, while taking into consideration cultural and cognitive differences. Aim to build on client strengths and find common ground with those who are part of a client's support network.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
School Based Clinician
North Range Behavioral Health
04.2022 - 07.2024
- Assessed the needs of students who were referred by teachers, administrators, parents, or who sought out emotional support themselves.
- Provided practical skills-training and psycho-education to students in the areas of emotion regulation, effective communication, and distress tolerance.
- Intervened to de-escalate crises with students and clients when necessary.
- Collaborated with clients and other professionals, as appropriate, to utilize client strengths and facilitate positive growth.
Mental Health Clinician
Thriveworks
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Met with clients virtually to provide counseling for a variety of personal and/or mental health issues.
- Create individualized treatment plans and connected clients with additional resources as necessary.
High School Interventionist
Mental Health Partners
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Provide mental health education and counseling support to students in a high school setting.
- Collaborate with parents and teachers to promote positive social-emotional development in students.
- Assess students who are referred for indicating to teachers or peers they are engaging in self-harm or feeling suicidal. Attain appropriate resources.
- Initiate outreach to students through various levels of pandemic restrictions with the use of technology as well as outdoor home visitations.
Private Teacher
Private Family
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Developed instructional strategies at various levels
- Communicated frequently with parents
- Adapted teaching materials and methods to meet needs/interests
- Supported the children' social-emotional growth
Home Educator/Child Therapist
Private Family
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Provided crisis intervention
- Instructed and modeled anger management skills
- Educated parents and grandparents about diagnosis
- Facilitated psychiatric referral for medication evaluation
- Discussed healthy parenting practices with parents/grandparents
- Taught educational content to child using engaging materials
- Assisted with reintegration into private school setting
Care Manager
Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
2016 - 2016
- Assessed members returning from in-patient behavioral health treatment
- Determined resources available in member's community to support on-going wellness
- Coordinated internal and external resources to meet member's needs
- Provided on-going telephonic support as appropriate
- Communicated with peers and Anthem management regularly
- Attended regular professional education offerings
Marriage & Family Therapist
Krupnick Counseling Associates
02.2008 - 01.2011
- Counseled children, teens, adults, and families
- Communicated with physicians, attorneys, school professionals
- Attended I.E.P. meetings
- Observed young clients in school settings as appropriate
- Developed and facilitated group therapy to treat depression
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Chapman University
Orange, CA05.1990
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Lock Haven, PA05.1985
Skills
- Public Speaking/Teaching
- Individual & Group Counseling
- Effectively Communicate With Students and School Personnel
- Create & Protect Confidentiality of Electronic Records
- Child & Family Therapy
- Assisting with Building Support Networks
- Use of Art and Music To Facilitate Learning
Timeline
School Based Clinician
North Range Behavioral Health
04.2022 - 07.2024
Mental Health Clinician
Thriveworks
07.2021 - 05.2022
High School Interventionist
Mental Health Partners
10.2019 - 06.2021
Private Teacher
Private Family
09.2018 - 05.2019
Home Educator/Child Therapist
Private Family
12.2017 - 05.2018
Marriage & Family Therapist
Krupnick Counseling Associates
02.2008 - 01.2011
Care Manager
Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
2016 - 2016
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Chapman University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
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