Aika Erlandson Resume
Skills
Aika Erlandson
LMFT-Associate in Texas
? Facilitated individual and family therapy ?(e.g. children/adolescents, parents, adults)
? Provided ABA therapy for children diagnosed with mental, physical, and
developmental disabilities ?(ages 5-18)
? Provided therapy in diverse settings: schools, homes, and other
community-settings
? Provided case management and linkage to community resources to assist clients
and their families
? Collaborated with clients and their families to create treatment plans and
discharge plans.
? Consulted with teachers, social workers, nurse practitioners, PCPs, and other
healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive treatment services for clients
? Collaborated with mental health team to implement multisystemic, full
partnership services
? Familiar with managed care and county-contract work, including Medicaid
? Resided in Japan for 9 years: Fluent in Japanese
Trainings
? Motivational Interviewing
? TF-CBT Certification (in progress)
? Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
? Narrative Therapy
? Play and Sand Therapy
? Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
? CANS Certification
Specializations
? Anxiety
? Depression
? Trauma/PTSD
? Oppositional Defiant Disorder
? ADHD
? Family conflict
Professional Experience
Union of Pan Asian Communities? ? Aug 2017-Aug 2018 Marriage and Family Therapist- graduate and post-graduate Intern
? Provided family and individual therapy in multicultural, low-SES communities (e.g. predominantly Asian, Pacific Islander, Hispanic population)
? Provided short-term brief therapy
? Provided therapy to clients exposed to foster care, sexual, and physical abuse
? Utilized translators in sessions ?(e.g. Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese)
? Utilized? assessment tools (CANS, BHA, CAMS, and CFARS)
? Utilized DSM V and DSM IV? to diagnose clients (ages 5-20)
? Utilized Electronic Health Records (EHR) and abided by HIPPA standards in
documentation of clinical services provided
? Utilized age/culturally appropriate modalities, including play therapy, CBT,
narrative therapy, sand therapy, and art
Center for Community Counseling and Engagement Sept 2016 - May 2017 Marriage and Family Therapist- graduate Intern
? Provided individual counseling to individuals in a low-SES communities.
Hawaii Behavioral Health ?Dec 2014 - Jun 2016 Skills Trainer
? Worked one-on-one with children diagnosed with behavioral, emotional and developmental disorders.
? Recorded behavioral data and conducted ABA therapy.
? Successfully helped clients improve their grades and reduce negative behaviors.
Education
San Diego State University
M.S. Marriage and Family Therapy? (3.9 GPA)
University of California, San Diego 2016-2018/COAMFT ACCREDITED
B.A. Human Development ?(3.7 GPA)
2010 - 2014
Skills
Aika Erlandson
LMFT-Associate in Texas
? Facilitated individual and family therapy ?(e.g. children/adolescents, parents, adults)
? Provided ABA therapy for children diagnosed with mental, physical, and
developmental disabilities ?(ages 5-18)
? Provided therapy in diverse settings: schools, homes, and other
community-settings
? Provided case management and linkage to community resources to assist clients
and their families
? Collaborated with clients and their families to create treatment plans and
discharge plans.
? Consulted with teachers, social workers, nurse practitioners, PCPs, and other
healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive treatment services for clients
? Collaborated with mental health team to implement multisystemic, full
partnership services
? Familiar with managed care and county-contract work, including Medicaid
? Resided in Japan for 9 years: Fluent in Japanese
Trainings
? Motivational Interviewing
? TF-CBT Certification (in progress)
? Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
? Narrative Therapy
? Play and Sand Therapy
? Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
? CANS Certification
Specializations
? Anxiety
? Depression
? Trauma/PTSD
? Oppositional Defiant Disorder
? ADHD
? Family conflict
Professional Experience
Union of Pan Asian Communities? ? Aug 2017-Aug 2018 Marriage and Family Therapist- graduate and post-graduate Intern
? Provided family and individual therapy in multicultural, low-SES communities (e.g. predominantly Asian, Pacific Islander, Hispanic population)
? Provided short-term brief therapy
? Provided therapy to clients exposed to foster care, sexual, and physical abuse
? Utilized translators in sessions ?(e.g. Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese)
? Utilized? assessment tools (CANS, BHA, CAMS, and CFARS)
? Utilized DSM V and DSM IV? to diagnose clients (ages 5-20)
? Utilized Electronic Health Records (EHR) and abided by HIPPA standards in
documentation of clinical services provided
? Utilized age/culturally appropriate modalities, including play therapy, CBT,
narrative therapy, sand therapy, and art
Center for Community Counseling and Engagement Sept 2016 - May 2017 Marriage and Family Therapist- graduate Intern
? Provided individual counseling to individuals in a low-SES communities.
Hawaii Behavioral Health ?Dec 2014 - Jun 2016 Skills Trainer
? Worked one-on-one with children diagnosed with behavioral, emotional and developmental disorders.
? Recorded behavioral data and conducted ABA therapy.
? Successfully helped clients improve their grades and reduce negative behaviors.
Education
San Diego State University
M.S. Marriage and Family Therapy? (3.9 GPA)
University of California, San Diego 2016-2018/COAMFT ACCREDITED
B.A. Human Development ?(3.7 GPA)
2010 - 2014