Expert Details
Dating & Relationship/ Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist/ Educational Psychologist
ID: 735995
California, USA
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 2019 | Degree: Doctorate of Education (EdD) | Subject: Educational Psychology/ Organizational Leadership | Institution: University of Southern California |
| Year: 2012 | Degree: Master of Arts | Subject: Marriage and Family Therapy/ Counseling (4.0) | Institution: University of Southern California |
| Year: 2010 | Degree: Bachelor of Arts | Subject: Psychology and Music Industry | Institution: University of Southern California |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2015 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist | Department: |
Responsibilities:Provide mental health counseling to individuals, families, children & adolescents.Areas of Clinical Interest Include: Women's Issues, Body Image & Self-Esteem, College Students, Disordered Eating, Working with Creative Individuals & Musicians, Young Children, Adolescents & Young Adults. Drawing on my background and experience in the field of Eating Disorder Treatment, the Entertainment industry, School Settings and Church Ministry with Children, my areas of clinical interest include working with Women's Issues, Child & Adolescent Development, Disordered Eating & Creative Individuals. My desire as a therapist is to come alongside my clients, wherever they happen to be in their journey, and through a safe, non-judgmental, and peace-giving therapeutic relationship, explore the barriers, the hurts, and the fears that are hindering them from living an abundant life overflowing with love, joy and peace. I believe that through the gift of relationships, we truly discover our authentic selves and this is how we experience what it truly means to be loved and accepted for who we are. My goal is to help my clients find their voice to help navigate through life’s challenges. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2017 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Senior Matchmaking Specialist | Department: |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2015 to 2017 | Employer: Reasons Eating Disorder Center | Title: Clinical Outreach and Admissions Specialist | Department: |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2016 to 2016 | Employer: eHarmony | Title: eH+ Matchmaker | Department: |
Responsibilities:Think of eHarmony, the service that you already know and love, and add one major feature to it: a personal matchmaker. Your eH+ matchmaker acts as your romantic concierge, there to guide you every step along the journey to find a highly compatible partner.Expert is passionate about utilizing her education, experience and expertise to help clients build long-lasting, healthy, and happy relationships. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California. Drawing upon her years of experience, Expert brings valuable insight, an optimistic approach, and sharp intuition to her work as a matchmaker and date coach. She is dedicated to building genuine relationships with her clients to ensure they feel supported, encouraged and understood as they find lifelong love and happiness. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2014 to 2015 | Employer: Holy Family Grade School | Title: School-Based Mental Health Therapist | Department: |
Responsibilities:Provided school-based therapy for Kindergarten- Eighth grade students and families utilizing psycho-dynamic conceptualizations & Gestalt Child Therapeutic Methods.Provided consultation for teachers, parents and school administration regarding best practices for working systematically to help students in areas related to school-based performance, emotional, psychological and academic well-being. Specialties included anxiety, anger management, grief & loss, low self-esteem and body image, children coping with divorce, attention deficits and social skills. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2013 to 2015 | Employer: Monte Nido & Affiliates | Title: Director of Outreach | Department: |
Responsibilities:Direct, Supervise & Train Outreach Team in California, Oregon, Texas, New York & Boston to represent Monte Nido's philosophy to the community and integrate clinical philosophy in building relationships between the community members and our program to further our mission of bringing quality, individualized Residential and Day Eating Disorder Treatment & Education to those in need.Nestled in the foothills of Malibu Canyon on 2 acres of pine, oak, sycamore and fruit trees, Monte Nido lives up to its name, “Mountain Nest.” Monte Nido is our original location opening its doors in 1996 and was the first licensed eating disorder program providing treatment in a home. Surrounded by a state park with hiking trails leading to the beach, Monte Nido is a secluded Malibu cabin equipped with its own gym, and private bath and deck in each bedroom overlooking a giant oak. The home-like atmosphere provides a unique and nurturing setting where the challenges necessary for recovery transpire. The Monte Nido program places high priority on individual care including treatment planning and individual therapeutic sessions for anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and exercise addiction. Under the guidance of Carolyn Costin, having treated in eating disorders for over 30-years, an advocate and author, the program specializes in treating the underling issues surrounding an eating disorder such as alcohol and drug addiction, depression, isolation, obsessive-compulsive disorders and anxiety. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2013 to 2014 | Employer: St. Rita's School | Title: School-Based Therapist | Department: |
Responsibilities:Provided school-based therapy for Kindergarten- Eighth grade students and families utilizing psycho-dynamic conceptualizations & Gestalt Child Therapeutic Methods.Provided consultation for teachers, parents and school administration regarding best practices for working systematically to help students in areas related to school-based performance, emotional, psychological and academic well-being. Specialties included anxiety, anger management, grief & loss, low self-esteem and body image, children coping with divorce, attention deficits and social skills. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2012 to 2013 | Employer: BHC Alhambra Hospital, Inc. Reasons Eating Disorder Center | Title: Director of Clinical Outreach/ Business Development and Assessment Clinician | Department: |
Responsibilities:Directed and implemented strategy and vision of Clinical Outreach Department through managing three representatives and guiding department in building relationships to establish Reasons as a resource in the clinical and educational community.Career Highlights Included: Increasing exposure of specialties of program at one-on-one meetings with clinicians and referral sources, specifically Tri-Care provider abilities for active service members and trauma--focused programs to clinicians (MFTs, Dietitians, Psychiatrists, Doctors, Educational Professionals, Military Bases, Medical Clinics, Religious Organizations and at Mental Health Community Networking Events, Conferences and via internet/social media marketing in Southern California and National regions) Provided clinical psycho-social assessments for admitting patients into program and assisted admissions department through operating/answering intake line on an as-needed basis. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2012 to 2013 | Employer: Soultenders Counseling Center | Title: Marriage and Family Therapist Intern & Director of Public Relations | Department: |
Responsibilities:Provided psychotherapy services for adults, adolescents, families and couples utilizing depth-oriented and existential psychotherapy modalities.Led psychotherapy groups for Anger Management for Men, Grief & Loss Support Group. Direct Public Relations of group counseling center including development of outreach strategy and implementation of marketing plans for clinicians via print and social media, planning and organizing events, building relationships with community and creating original marketing materials to develop and build the company's brand. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2009 to 2010 | Employer: Secret Road | Title: Music Management Intern | Department: |
Responsibilities:Assistant in Management Duties for Musician/Songwriter & Recording Artist Ingrid Michaelson including researching, tour merchandise management, tour planning. |
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Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| Western Armenian |