Natalea Leon

• Provided trauma-informed individual and group counseling to children and adolescents impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault, conducting comprehensive intake assessments and evaluations to identify emotional, developmental, and psychological needs and inform service planning.
• Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans and therapeutic interventions tailored to each child’s strengths, needs, and goals.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary professionals, including Guardians ad Litem, legal advocates, and community services agencies, to coordinate services and advocate for client needs, enhancing crisis intervention effectiveness.
• Facilitated family support sessions and coordinated referrals, connecting children and caregivers with on- and off-site counseling resources and community supports to promote long-term safety and well-being.
• Maintained strict adherence to client confidentiality and ethical standards while documenting services, managing case records, and communicating sensitive information in compliance with agency policies.

• Cared for two children, fostering emotional and social development.
• Supported daily care, nurturing, and play to enhance children's well-being.
• Coordinated daily educational activities and outdoor activities.
• Transported children to school and activities, ensuring punctuality and safety.
• Performed light housekeeping duties.

• Conducted shelter intake interviews with clients and their families to assess immediate needs and eligibility for services.
• Responded to crisis hotline calls and provided crisis intervention counseling.
• Provided referrals to community agencies and coordinated supportive services needs.
• Supported women and children in shelter, survivors of domestic violence and homelessness, by ensuring strict client confidentiality.
• Prepared and maintained accurate documentation, including intake records, client files, and case notes.

Conducted individual counseling sessions and co-facilitated therapeutic groups for youth in an outpatient community mental health setting, focusing on emotional regulation, coping skills development, and interpersonal growth.

• Applied a trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach to client care.
• Collaborated with families, supervisors, and multidisciplinary team members to support holistic client care and ensure continuity of services.
• Participated in regular supervision and interdisciplinary team meetings to review cases, receive clinical feedback, and support ongoing professional and ethical development.
• Maintained accurate and timely clinical documentation, including case notes, releases of information, and treatment plans, in accordance with agency policies and ethical standards.
• Managed client payments and completed administrative tasks with professionalism, accuracy, and strict adherence to confidentiality protocols.