Maria Ayala

Experience

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  Office of Residence Life

  Aug 2010 - May 2013

  Residential Advisor

  Served as a supervisor for approximately 32 residents each year, implementing university policies and regulations as well as promoting strong and enriching communities for residents to feel comfortable and safe. Organizing and implemented community, multicultural, and academic programs in the residence halls for residence to attend.Managed mediation and conflict resolutions.

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  Counseling & Student Development Center

  Aug 2010 - Jun 2011

  Program Coordinator

  Researched psychological issues and topics in order to organize and deliver presentations on these specific topics. Assigned topic presentations included depression, managing long distant relationships, and counteracting negative thoughts. Our main audience was JMU students that needed to complete wellness passports as a requirement for GenEd course. A total of nine presentations for the semester were completed.

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  Child and Family Guidance

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Summer Intern

  Worked with high-risk children struggling with ADHD and anger management disorders to help them with social and behavioral skills. Assisted with lesson plans and activities and served as a parent liaison.

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  Cultural & Racial Diversity Studies Research Lab

  Aug 2012 - May 2013

  Research Assistant

  Assisted with collecting, downloading, coding, and analyzing data. Ran participants, created coding manuals, and worked with calculating Kappa.

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  Sleep and Actigraphy Research Lab

  Aug 2012 - May 2013

  Research Assistant

  Assisted with collecting, downloading, coding, and analyzing data. Trained in the use of actigraphs and its software.

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  Syracuse University

  Aug 2013 - May 2015

  Graduate Assistant

  Member of the Assessment/Research Committee Worked towards implementing research at the Couple and Family Therapy Center and updating clinical assessments.Assisted with entering, analyzing, and coding data.

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  Couple and Family Therapy Center

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Student Therapist

  Conduct weekly individual, family/children, and couple therapy sessionsDevelop and write treatment plans and case notes.Implement the use of Play Therapy, Narrative, and Experiential frameworks.

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  Brownell Center for Behavioral Health

  Apr 2014 - May 2015

  Marriage and Family Therapist Student Intern

  Conducted weekly individual, family/children, and couple therapy sessions around areas of mental health illnesses.Developed and wrote treatment plans and progress notes through the use of an electronic health record system.Implemented the use of Play Therapy, Narrative, and Experiential frameworks.

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  Catholic Charities

  Dec 2014 - May 2015

  Skill Builder

  Assisted children and adolescents with developing interpersonal and social skills as well as organization and communicating skills. Worked closely with families and other service providers to enhance the process of skill building for the child.

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  Child Guidance Center

  Jun 2015 - May 2016

  Clinical Counselor

  Provided outpatient therapeutic treatment to children and their families using a systemic approach.Completed BioPsychoSocial Assessments and In-depth Assessments, utilized CFARS and CGAS scores, and provided diagnoses. Treatment planning and progress notes were completed using an electronic health record system: AVATAR

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  Children's Home Society of Florida

  May 2016 - Jun 2017

  Clinical Counselor: School Based Therapy

  Providing in school therapeutic services for elementary school students.Provide crisis intervention as needed and additional support in classrooms via observation and interventions. Therapeutic modalities include Client Centered, Mindfulness, Experiential, CBT, TFCB, and use of art and play to increase self-expression.Complete BioPsychoSocial Assessments, Treatment Plans, Progress Notes, and CFARS.Diagnose using DSM 5.

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  Children's Home Society of Florida

  Aug 2017 - Jan 2018

  Clinical Counselor

  Implemented TFCO model (Treatment Foster Care of Oregon Model) with children in foster care to support positive emotional and behavioral functioning. Services were provided in the home and the community. Collaborated with team members for comprehensive treatment, utilized Trauma Assessment Tools, completed Biopsychosocial, developed Treatment Plans, and maintained Progress Note documentation.

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  Healthy Solutions for Children and Families

  Sept 2017 - Mar 2019

  Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist

  Provided individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults as well as couples and marital counseling. Created and led an adolescent support group to empower compassion, self-esteem, and self-love.

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  Behavioral Aid Solutions

  Nov 2018 - Dec 2024

  I provided individual clinical and group supervision for MFT and MHC Registered Interns and individual clinical supervision for licensed clinicians. I was responsible for overseeing and reviewing all clinical documentation submitted by supervisees, completing quality assurance for charts, and supporting clinicians' overall clinical growth and development. My role was to provide individual and family therapy services to children, adolescents, and adults within the community, in office, and via Telehealth. In addition, as an intake specialist, I completed Biopsychosocial assessments, Treatment Plans, and diagnosing for new clients.

  • Clinical Supervisor

    May 2021 - Dec 2024

  • Outpatient Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist & Intake Specialist

    Nov 2018 - Jan 2022
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  Therapist Two Therapist LLC

  Jun 2020 - now

  Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist In Private Practice