Dawn Spicer
@dawnspicer
Empathetic counseling professional skilled in crisis response and support.
What I'm looking for
I am an empathetic and skilled counseling professional with direct experience in crisis response, suicide prevention, and therapeutic support. My commitment to providing compassionate, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care drives my work. I have a strong background in risk assessment, client safety planning, and follow-up services, and I excel in documentation and interagency collaboration.
Currently, I serve as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at High Hopes Counseling, where I conduct comprehensive intake assessments and clinical evaluations to determine treatment needs. I provide individual and family therapy using CBT, mindfulness, and strength-based approaches, and I lead psychoeducational workshops to raise mental health awareness. My passion lies in supporting underserved communities and contributing to a more inclusive and equitable mental health ecosystem.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
High Hopes Counseling
Mar 2025 - Present (5 months)
Conduct comprehensive intake assessments and clinical evaluations to determine treatment needs and diagnosis. Provide individual and family therapy using CBT, mindfulness, and strength-based approaches.
Behavior Technician
Patterns Behavioral Services
Sep 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)
Implement individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) under BCBA supervision. Use ABA strategies to teach functional communication and adaptive behaviors.
ABA Instructional Assistant
Ocean View School District
Mar 2018 - Aug 2021 (3 years 5 months)
Supported students with IEPs through academic and behavioral interventions. Collected and maintained data to monitor progress and inform IEP goals.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
National University
Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology
2023 - 2025
Completed a comprehensive graduate program focusing on counseling psychology. Gained expertise in various therapeutic modalities and client-centered approaches.
Cal Poly Pomona
Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Studies
2018 - 2022
Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a focus on early childhood development and education. Acquired foundational knowledge in child psychology, learning theories, and educational practices.
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