A. Viessa Keith-Queen
NPS-CEEP Clinician & Care Manager (AMFT) at Edgewood Center for Children and Families
Clinician & Care Manager  at Edgewood Center for Children and Families
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

BBS registered Associate ready to collaborate with other mental health professionals to provide comprehensive and holistic treatment to clients and communities struggling with behavior change.

Extensive knowledge in supporting marginalized communities struggling with severe and chronic mental health illness.
Demonstrates outstanding skills in treatment planning and maintaining clinical notes.
Proven experience with the Department of Mental Health and Juvenile Court standards and paperwork.
Foundation understanding of teaching psychology curriculum within a classroom setting.

M.A. in Counseling Psychology 
MFTi - 3 years
M. Ed. in International Education - Thai Teaching License
IB Psychology teacher - 4 years
Edgewood Center for Children and Families
https://www.linkedin.com/company/edgewoodcenter
Clinician supported students enrolled Non-Public School - Counseling Enriched Education Program (NPS-CEEP) at Edgewood Center for Children and Families. The clients engage in an IEP specific academic environment, to develop coping skills and practice prosocial communication to help decrease symptoms of the primary diagnosis and increase social and academic function.

Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT); Person-Centered Therapy; Motivational Interviewing; Play Therapy; Family Therapy. 

Interventions: Individual Psychotherapy; Parent Collateral services; Case Management services; Individual Rehabilitation; Group Rehabilitation; Family Therapy (Internal Family Systems Model).

Documentation: Medi-Cal billing
San Francisco, California, United States
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NPS-CEEP Clinician & Care Manager (AMFT)
Edgewood Center for Children and Families
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Clinician supported youth transitioning from Hospital to the Hospital Diversion Program at Edgewood Center for Children and Families. The clients engaged in programming for a period of two weeks of stabilization, develop coping skills and practice prosocial communication with parents to have their needs met and reintergrate into the family home and community.

Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT); Person-Centered Therapy; Motivational Interviewing; Play Therapy; Family Therapy. 

Interventions: Individual Psychotherapy; Group Psychotherapy; Family Therapy (Internal Family Systems Model); Parent Collateral services; Case Management services; Individual Rehabilitation; Group Rehabilitation.

Documentation: Kaiser/Private Insurance & Medi-Cal billing
San Francisco Bay Area
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Hospital Diversion Clinician & Care Manager (AMFT)
Glen Academy
Intro to Psychology instruction for a homeschooled student to offer a brief overview of the study of psychology. The curriculum consisted of three levels of analysis: Biological, Social, Cognitive levels of analysis. The teacher utilized projects, games, and lectures to offer differentiation in the students learning.
Psychology Instructor
Wells International School
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Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand
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IB Psychology Teacher
YMCA of San Francisco
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Clinician supported families and youth visiting the Potrero Hill YMCA Family Resource Center. The clients engaged in Family Resources Center services to collected appropriate community resources, develop coping skills and practice prosocial communication to have their needs met and reintegrate into the family home and community.

Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT); Person-Centered Therapy; Motivational Interviewing; Play Therapy; Family Therapy. 

Interventions: Individual Psychotherapy; Group Psychotherapy; Family Therapy (Internal Family Systems Model); Case Management services; Collaboration with community services; Drop-in Center services; weekly Food Pantry facilitation.

Documentation: BIRP/PIRP progress note development.
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Family Counselor MFT intern
Family Support Services
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The employee provided respite services (a planned child care break) to caregivers (birth parents, resource/foster parents, and relative caregivers) of children who have experienced abuse, neglect, prenatal drug exposure, have a developmental disability, are HIV positive or who are at-risk due to issues of abuse. The goal of the respite position was to strengthen and support families caring for children with special needs by providing them with a break from the challenges and responsibilities of caring for their children.
Oakland, CA
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Respite Provider
Catholic Charities of the East Bay
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This Trainee worked under the supervision of a licensed therapist and provided services to families who were victims of homicide. Responsibilities include home visits, conducting pre- and post-assessments, meeting with clients, preparing written reports, and communicating with support teams.
Oakland, CA
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MFT Trainee - Holy Names University
Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments
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This Trainee worked under the supervision of a licensed therapist and provided services to families needing respite support for children with high-risk symptoms. Responsibilities include home visits, conducting pre-and post-assessments, meeting with clients, preparing written reports, and communicating with support teams.
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MFT Trainee - Holy Names University
East Bay Asian Youth Center (EBAYC)
https://www.linkedin.com/company/east-bay-asian-youth-center-ebayc-
This case manager held a caseload of 12 to 15 clients managing experiences with sexual exploitation. 

Tasks: Managing case files; In-Court advocacy; providing WRAP services to transition back into the community; providing peer group activities; outdoor rehabilitation and case management.
Oakland, CA
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Case Manager for Pre-Adjudicated Minor
CARL B METOYER CENTER FOR FAMILY COUNSELING
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This case manager held a caseload of 12 to 15 clients managing experiences transitioning out of Juvenile Hall for felony and misdemeanor offenses. 

Tasks: Managing case files; In-Court advocacy; providing WRAP services to transition back into the community; providing peer group activities; outdoor rehabilitation and case management.
Oakland, CA
Case Manager for Pre-Adjudicated minors
Master of Arts - MA
Interest in Family Systems, Narrative therapy, Trauma and CSEC (commerically and sexually exploited children) population.
Counseling Psychology
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Holy Names University
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Master of Education - MEd
International Education 
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Framingham State University
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Bachelor of Arts - BA
Music - Voice
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California State University-Hayward
https://www.linkedin.com/school/csueastbay/
CAMFT
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Psi Chi Honors Society
Recipient
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jocelyn-borrayo-baltazar-353973185
Los Angeles, CA
Jocelyn Borrayo Baltazar
UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs - MURP Candidate
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-romo-96341a65
Antioch, CA
Cassandra Romo
Mental Health Clinician: Psychiatric Emergency Sonoma County  at COUNTY OF SONOMA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-stephanie-barrera-636740158
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Mary Stephanie Barrera
Facilitator at Stars Behavioral Health Group
https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardmuchemu
San Jose, CA
Edward Muchemu
Platform Experience Associate: Platform content Quality and Security
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmine-chee-3b892854
Greater Boston
Jasmine Chee
Mental Health Specialist at Stars Behavioral Health Group
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Marysville, CA
Everett Pinkney
Lifes a journey; stay hydrated.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shiloh-kathleen-kaho-a310463
San Francisco, CA
Shiloh Kathleen Kaho
Senior Administrative Analyst at City and County of San Francisco
https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-keig-ms-lmft-ctmh-cgcs-67b8324
Orlando, FL
Margaret Keig, MS, LMFT, CTMH, CGCS
Lead Clinician at Thriveworks
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Modesto, CA
Areli Padron Sanchez
Master of Social Work Student | Case Manager at Sierra Vista Child & Family Services
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Oakland, CA
Eyonnie S.
Digital Marketer, Strategist, Writer & Content Producer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliana-grande-37989915a
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Eliana Grande
Recruiting Coordinator
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San Francisco Bay Area
Eselle Iyorah
Program Director at Boys & Girls Club
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Sacramento, CA
Emmanuel McCoy
Digital Marketing Innovator/Automator
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Sacramento, CA
Arleen Lopez
Community Liaison
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Los Angeles, CA
Danielle Erves
Social Media Strategist at 180LA
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San Francisco Bay Area
Christian Evelyn Dean, M.S.
Customer Relationship Expert | Community Liaison | Team Builder | Coach | Business Financial Solutions | People Developer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-chaffin-59989272
Beaverton, OR
Ann Chaffin
Human Services Specialist II
Katina Grigoraskos, Psy.D.
      
          



            
              
        
              
  

    
        Viessa is a very supportive colleague and a hard-working educator. She teaches IB Psychology with passion, bringing her background in psychology to teach and engage students from her real-world experiences in the field. She is also truly dedicated to preparing students for the real world. She is open to learning, and constantly focused on developing her knowledge and skills as an educator. She is not afraid to try new teaching methods and is creative and innovative with lessons, keeping material relevant to student interests. Viessa takes the initiative in regard to leading student clubs or organizing experiences for students in and out of the classrooms, i.e. guest speakers, field trips, for the purpose of maximizing learning and bringing context to content.
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IB Africa , Europe and Middle East
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