Education and Work History
2021
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Engage Psychotherapy LCSW PLLC
(West Nyack, New York) Founder and co-owner of Engage Psychotherapy, a multi-specialty private outpatient mental health group
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2022
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Goldfinch Counseling LCSW LLC
(Montvale, New Jersey) Founder and co-owner of Goldfinch Counseling, a child and adolescent specialty private outpatient mental health group
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2020
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Fordham University
(Westchester, New York) I worked part-time as an Adjunct Professor teaching a child trauma course at Fordham's Westchester campus.
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2007
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VCS Inc.
(New City, New York) I worked as the Clinic Director of the VCS Mental Health Clinic. I also trained and supervise counselors, provided psychotherapy to clients, and directed an in-school intensive trauma counseling program.
I have also volunteered for VCS since 2007 as a psychotherapist. |
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2008
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Mental Health Association of Westchester
(Tarrytown, New York) I worked for MHA initially as a Case Manager for people with serious mental illness living in group homes.
After graduating with my MSW in 2011 I was promoted to work as a Clinical Care Coordinator, providing mental health diagnostic, biopsychosocial and substance use assessments for people entering the homeless shelter system in Westchester County. |
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August
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Fordham University
(Westchester, New York) Graduated with a Master of Social Work
Dual concentration in clinical practice and human services management Global Service specialization Received Robert R Mayer award for excellence in understanding of the influence of social policy |
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2006
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Refugee Council
(Leeds, UK) Volunteered as a Caseworker at a drop-in center providing advocacy, advice and homelessness prevention services to destitute refugees.
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2006
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Leeds Asylum Seekers' Support Network
(Leeds, UK) Volunteered as a Refugee Support Worker, providing counseling and case management to a disabled and destitute Iraqi refugee.
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2005
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StepChange
(Leeds, UK) Worked as a Credit Counselor, providing free advice and support to people in debt. Received the organization's top award for service.
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2004
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Ginowan City Board of Education
(Okinawa, Japan) Worked as an Assistant Language Teacher, teaching English to children aged 5-12. Developed cultural competence workshops for teachers in the school district.
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2001
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Okinawa Prefectural Government
(Okinawa, Japan) Worked as a Coordinator for International Relations and Counselor on the JET Programme for the Okinawa Prefectural Government's International Exchange Division. Provided counseling and support services to foreign residents. Developed cultural events and provided translation and interpreting services for the government.
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May
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University of Otago
(Dunedin, New Zealand) Graduated with a Master of Arts in Japanese and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Programming.
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