Marianne Mora
Tucson,Arizona
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate therapist with extensive experience in community mental health. Expertise in PTSD, sexual assault and other trauma-related disorders. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through client centered, psychodynamic, emotionally focused, and cognitive-behavioral treatment approaches. Demonstrated ability in empathetic listening, effective communication, problem solving, team work, and time management. Committed to fostering positive patient experiences while maintaining meticulous documentation and adherence to ethical standards.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independently Licensed Therapist
MHC Healthcare
09.2021 - Current
- Conducted clinical assessment and diagnosis with adult clients seeking psychotherapeutic services
- Collaborated with clients in the development of personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals
- Utilized cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques to help clients identify negative thought patterns and replace them with healthier alternatives
- Assisted clients in developing effective coping strategies through problem-solving oriented therapies
- Established strong rapport with clients by actively listening, offering validation, and demonstrating genuine care for their wellbeing
- Enhanced client well-being by implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions and techniques
- Employed trauma-informed therapeutic practices to support clients in processing and healing from past traumatic experiences
- Promoted self-awareness in clients by using psychodynamic approaches that focused on understanding the influences of past experiences on present behaviors
- Maintained strict adherence to ethical guidelines and confidentiality regulations in all aspects of clinical practice
- Managed caseloads efficiently, ensuring timely documentation and follow-up on all client interactions
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive client care and treatment planning
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing empathetic, compassionate, and culturally-sensitive therapy services
- Educated clients on mental health topics such as stress management, relationship building, and self-care practices
- Participated in quarterly peer review process, reviewing records for completeness and accuracy
Clinical Specialist/Therapist
COPE Community Services, Inc.
04.2012 - 02.2021
- Conducted clinical assessment and diagnosis with adult clients seeking psychotherapeutic services
- Collaborated with clients in the development of personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions with adult clients experiencing mental health and substance use disorders
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to help clients recognize personal barriers to change and identify actionable steps towards improvement
- Conducted therapy sessions focused on trauma recovery, facilitating patient healing and empowerment
- Utilized psychoanalytic methods to uncover underlying issues for deeper patient insight
- Improved client coping mechanisms with cognitive behavioral techniques
- Adapted interventions as needed based on ongoing assessment of client progress throughout the course of treatment
- Maintained meticulous patient records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in all documentation
- Participated in regular peer review process, reviewing, evaluating documentation by peer clinicians for completeness and accuracy
- Provided clinical supervision with clinicians seeking independent license through Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
- Increased therapy accessibility by integrating telehealth options
Psychotherapist
Private Practice
10.2009 - 06.2015
- Provided clinical assessment and diagnosis with individuals seeking individual therapy services
- Completed treatment planning in collaboration with clients for their specific needs and goals
- Provided individual therapy services to adult clients, utilizing evidenced-based therapeutic approaches
- Utilized trauma informed and psychodynamic approaches to assist clients in trauma processing, and in the development of increased self awareness and insight into personal contributing factors
- Employed cognitive-behavioral approaches to assist clients in gaining self awareness and improved coping
- Maintained detailed clinical records and documentation, ensuring accurate tracking of client progress and adherence to legal requirements
Therapist
Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault
09.2002 - 01.2012
- Provided clinical assessment and diagnosis with individual clients seeking therapeutic services for recent and/or past sexual trauma, including sexual assault and/or childhood sexual abuse
- Collaborated with clients in the development of personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals
- Maintained patient records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in all documentation
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions with adult clients who experienced sexual trauma, including recent or past sexual assault, and/or childhood sexual abuse
- Maintained clinical library of current journal articles related to the treatment of sexual abuse, trauma, and PTSD
- Completed ten month course in the assessment and treatment of dissociative disorders with the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation
- Participated in peer review process, reviewing documentation of peer clinicians for completeness and accuracy
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Arizona State University, Tucson Component
Tucson, AZ12.2002
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Arizona State University, Tucson Component
Tucson, AZ08.1999
Skills
- Depression/Anxiety treatment
- Serious Mental Illness
- Trauma/PTSD
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Cognitive psychology
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Multicultural competence
- Integrated healthcare models
- Positive patient experiences
- Emotional intelligence/Effective communication
- Professionalism/Team collaboration
- Interpersonal skills/Active listening
- Self motivation/Adaptability and flexibility
- Attention to detail
Certification
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, effective 8/2005 - 7/2027
Timeline
Independently Licensed Therapist
MHC Healthcare
09.2021 - Current
Clinical Specialist/Therapist
COPE Community Services, Inc.
04.2012 - 02.2021
Psychotherapist
Private Practice
10.2009 - 06.2015
Therapist
Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault
09.2002 - 01.2012
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Arizona State University, Tucson Component
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Arizona State University, Tucson Component
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