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Bridget S.

Bridget S.

Bilingual Therapist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Founder & President of Latinx Therapist Project

  • Education

    • Eastern Illinois University

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      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Psychology 4.0/4.0

      Activities and Societies: Women's Track & Field- Team Captain, Psychological honor society Psi Chi-President, Minority Affairs Peer Leader, Student Athetic Advisory Committee

    • Purdue University Northwest

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      Graduate Certification in Addictions Counseling Substance Abuse/Addictions Counseling

    • Purdue University Northwest

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      Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy Marriage and Family Therapy

  • Experience

    • Purdue University Calumet

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2015
      Bilingual Therapist

      Assessed, planned and implemented therapy treatment programs for individual, couples, and families.

    • Purdue University Northwest

      Aug 2014 - Oct 2018
      Limited Term Lecturer

      Design and implement curriculum for classes of 25+ students in the following courses: Statistics, Human Sexuality, Human Development, & University Foundations.

    • Crown Counseling Services

      Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

      • In charge of coordinating the development of a new agency site in a predominately Latinx and African American community.• Evaluated agency’s practices, documentation, and mental health service infrastructure to assure ethical practice standards• Drafted recommendations for agency policy and procedure changes to assure ethical standards and maintain confidentiality. • Provided mental health treatment for individual, couples, families, and school-based children in an office, home-based, or school-based location. • Assessed, planned, and provided therapeutic treatment to students in grades K-6th grade.• Provided Trauma-focused CBT therapy to children facing traumatic history.• Implemented procedures regarding school-based therapy work at site. • Supervised intern performance at school site.

      • Independent Contractor

        Jan 2015 - Jul 2017

      • Bilingual Mental Health Counselor

        Jan 2014 - Jul 2017

      • Lead School Therapist

        Aug 2016 - May 2017

    • Pilsen Wellness Center, Inc.

      May 2017 - May 2019

      Provided assessment and outpatient treatment services to predominantly Latinx immigrant families using trauma-focused & evidenced-based frameworks. Had a specialty treatment focus working with children with hx of sexual, physical, emotional abuse and extensive trauma and working with their families. Pilsen Wellness Center is one of Chicago's largest Latino serving mental health agencies with over 40 years of serving the community. Planned and implemented all group therapy curriculum, clinical intervention, and individual therapy for all residents that include evidenced-based, theory-based, and recovery-based services at Pilsen Wellness Center's residential treatment facility. This residential treatment facility provides housing and treatment for individuals with severe mental health diagnoses.

      • Bilingual Child, Adolescent, & Adult Outpatient Therapist

        Sept 2018 - May 2019

      • Residential Psychotherapist Clinical Coordinator

        May 2017 - Sept 2018

    • Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc. (H.A.S.)

      Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
      IOP Addictions Counselor

      Provide assessments, group therapy, and programming support for substance abuse treatment.

    • Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital

      Jan 2019 - May 2019
      Intake Coordinator

      Oversee admission process including appropriateness of the admission, crisis assessment, recommend level of care, completion of all required admission paperwork, pre-certifications, and coordination of care with Medical Staff.

    • Contentnea Health

      Jul 2019 - Jul 2022
      Integrated Behavioral Health Provider

      Participate in the clinical operations of a Federally Qualified Health Center by providing mental health services and collaboration with medical providers in an integrated care medical care setting, specializing in the treatment of Latinx migrant farmworker population and Latinx monolingual rural population. Have specialty treatment focus working with adults and children with hx of sexual, physical, emotional abuse and extensive trauma and working with their families.

    • Latinx Therapist Project

      Sept 2021 - now
      President & Founder

      https://www.latinxtherapistproject.org

    • Tepeyac Community Health Center

      Aug 2022 - Mar 2024
      Director of Behavioral Health & Wellness

      Oversee all mental health services ensuring evidenced-based, high quality care in the integrated behavioral health program with primary care model and individual patient care model.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Trauma Professional Training Level 1 Completion

      International society for the study of trauma & Dissociation
      Jan 2021

    • Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist

      North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board
      Apr 2022

    • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

      Illinois Deparment of Financial & Professional Regulation
      Apr 2019

    • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

      North Carolina Marriage & Family Therapy Licensure Board
      Apr 2019

    • Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 Completion

      The Gottman Institute
      Apr 2022

    • Selective Mutism Institute Mutism Training

      Selective Mutism Association (SMA)
      Nov 2021

    • EMDR Basic Certification

      Trauma Recovery, EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs, Inc.
      Jun 2020

    • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Training

      PESI
      Jun 2018

    • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

      Medical University of South Carolina
      Jan 2015

    • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

      Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
      May 2022

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Bridget S.
      American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy National Graduate Research Award American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Sep 2016 First Master’s level student to ever receive this recognition as this is an award usually designated for doctoral level research.
    • Awarded to Bridget S.
      American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Diversity Award for Emerging Leaders American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Sep 2015 The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy selects 2-3 students nationwide who show a commitment to diversity and inclusion in their personal and scholarly work.
    • Awarded to Bridget S.
      Indiana Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Graduate Student Research Award Indiana Association for Marriage and Family Therapy May 2015 Indiana Association for Marriage and Family Therapy selects one research project a year that they feel demonstrates the highest contribution to the marriage and family therapy field.
    • Awarded to Bridget S.
      Purdue University Northwest Graduate Student Research Award Purdue University Northwest May 2015
    • Awarded to Bridget S.
      Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Award National Finalist Diverse Issues in Higher Education May 2012 Diverse: Issues in Higher Education sponsors the Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholar Awards to honor undergraduate students who have excelled in the classroom as well as on the athletic field. Inspired by tennis legend Arthur Ashe, Jr.'s commitment to education as well as his love for the game of tennis, U.S. colleges and universities are invited to participate in this annual awards program by nominating their outstanding sports scholars. In addition to their athletic ability and academic… Show more Diverse: Issues in Higher Education sponsors the Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholar Awards to honor undergraduate students who have excelled in the classroom as well as on the athletic field. Inspired by tennis legend Arthur Ashe, Jr.'s commitment to education as well as his love for the game of tennis, U.S. colleges and universities are invited to participate in this annual awards program by nominating their outstanding sports scholars. In addition to their athletic ability and academic performance, Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars demonstrate a commitment to community service and community activism. Show less
    • Awarded to Bridget S.
      Athletic Director's Award for Leadership, Athletics, and Community Service Eastern Illinois University May 2012 The Athletic Director's Award is chosen by the athletic administration and is given annually to one student-athlete who demonstrates excellence in all fields: athletics, academics, leadership, and community service.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Community Reviewer

      Issued by Caring for Denver Foundation on Jan 2024
      Caring for Denver FoundationAssociated with Bridget S.

    • Giving Circle Member

      Issued by LatinasGiveDenver! on Mar 2025
      LatinasGiveDenver!Associated with Bridget S.

    • Scholarship Application Reviewer

      Issued by Latin American Educational Foundation on Mar 2025
      Latin American Educational FoundationAssociated with Bridget S.

    • President & Founder

      Issued by Latinx Therapist Project on Jan 2021
      Latinx Therapist ProjectAssociated with Bridget S.

    • Executive Board Member

      Issued by National Coalition of Independent Scholars on Nov 2018
      National Coalition of Independent ScholarsAssociated with Bridget S.

    • Service Member

      Issued by AmeriCorps on Aug 2012
      AmeriCorpsAssociated with Bridget S.

    • National Conference Volunteer

      Issued by American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy on Nov 2014
      American Association for Marriage and Family TherapyAssociated with Bridget S.