Valerie Labanca

Led multi-state clinical operations and launched an AI therapy companion platform, maintaining 100% regulatory compliance across three states while managing 12+ clinical and administrative staff and optimizing revenue cycle processes.

Founded and scaled a LatinX community program increasing engagement by 300%, supervised 6 associate clinicians through licensure, and maintained 95%+ client satisfaction while managing a bilingual caseload of 25–30 clients weekly.

Coordinated regional residential treatment placements and managed utilization review for high-acuity behavioral health patients, enhancing care transitions through multidisciplinary collaboration and staff training.

Provided bilingual assessments, individual and group therapy using evidence-based practices, conducted crisis interventions, and supported integrated care teams to coordinate behavioral health services.

Delivered integrated behavioral health services across school and community clinic settings, providing therapy, crisis management, and care coordination for children and adults while supporting case management services.

Provided therapeutic supervised visitation and family therapy during court-ordered visits, completed required documentation, and coached parents to support reunification and child welfare outcomes.

Provided individual, group, and family therapy in school-based settings, conducted comprehensive assessments and collaborated on IEPs and discharge planning to support educational and therapeutic goals.

Completed a Master of Social Work program with clinical training focused on direct practice, supervision, and community-based services.

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with coursework and practicum experience related to social services and community programs.