Bianca Loyd
@biancaloyd
Aspiring clinical psychologist dedicated to mental health and patient care.
What I'm looking for
I am currently pursuing a Master’s of Science degree in Clinical Psychology, building on my Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology. With over ten years of experience in the mental health and clinical research fields, I have developed a strong foundation in providing compassionate care to patients. My journey has included two years of out-of-state residency experience, which has enriched my understanding of diverse patient needs.
Throughout my career, I have honed my skills in individual and group psychotherapy, psychosocial assessments, and treatment planning. I am dedicated to listening to patients' concerns and helping them navigate their mental, emotional, and behavioral challenges. My experience spans various settings, including crisis intervention and counseling for adolescents and adults, where I have utilized evidence-based therapeutic interventions such as ACT, CBT, DBT, and REBT.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Intern
Parkwood Behavioral Health
Oct 2023 - Mar 2025 (1 year 5 months)
Conducted biopsychosocial assessments, master treatment planning, and suicide risk assessments. Provided individual, group, and family counseling sessions using various therapeutic interventions. Completed group notes, attendance logs, and discharge planning notes.
Clinical Care Specialist
Behavioral Health Response
Jun 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year 4 months)
Documented and handled inbound and outbound calls, offering minimal counseling and de-escalating clients in crisis. Provided EAP counseling and assistance in locating mental health, legal, or medical resources. Dispatched Mobile Crisis Response teams and provided reports to abuse hotlines as a mandated reporter.
Crisis Hotline Specialist Assessment Counselor
Alliance Healthcare Services
Feb 2023 - Jun 2023 (4 months)
Conducted mini crisis assessments in person and over the phone. Provided minimal counseling for patients dealing with suicidal and homicidal ideation, substance abuse, and psychosis. Input clinical analysis of police reports and updated patient information in the Credible system.
Counselor
Behavioral Health Group
Sep 2019 - Mar 2023 (3 years 6 months)
Conducted weekly and monthly individual, marital, and family counseling sessions with a caseload of 50+ patients. Completed daily progress notes, treatment plans, and suicide severity risk assessments. Facilitated coordination of care for transferred and disabled patients.
Intern
Forward Counseling
Jan 2022 - Mar 2022 (2 months)
Conducted individual telehealth counseling sessions via Zoom with older adult patients. Provided CBT, REBT, and DBT coping mechanisms and therapeutic clinical exercises. Set up and confirmed patient appointments and consulted with physicians for coordination of care.
Intern
Crestwyn Behavioral Health Hospital
Apr 2019 - Jan 2020 (9 months)
Conducted individual and group therapy sessions with adolescents and adults. Completed progress notes, psychosocial assessments, and diagnostic treatment planning. Initiated outreach phone calls to families and completed discharge planning.
Research Assistant
University of Memphis Department of Psychology
Oct 2017 - Apr 2018 (6 months)
Worked alongside professors and graduate students on a clinical research project focused on improving adult literacy. Researched clinical methods and techniques for improving an electronic learning system. Composed post-test questions and conducted script revisions.
Caretaker
Stellar Healthcare
Jul 2017 - Sep 2017 (2 months)
Worked with elderly clients with Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease, providing respite and overnight care. Administered medication, prepared meals, and assisted with personal hygiene and mobility. Informed clients of medication reminders and checked blood pressure.
Residential Group Home Night Monitor
Youth Villages
Jan 2017 - Jun 2017 (5 months)
Supervised female and male children in a residential group home setting. Engaged in crisis intervention and behavioral management of the youth. Prepared documents and supervised children placed on special precautions and alerts.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Capella University
Master of Science, Clinical Psychology
Currently pursuing a Master’s of Science degree in Clinical Psychology with APA accreditation. Attained two years of out of state residency experience as a requirement of the program.
University of Memphis
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Obtained a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Psychology from an accredited four-year state university. Maintained three years as an active student member of local and out of state psychological organizations.
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