Aly Barry, M.A., Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #105158
239 E. Montana St. Pasadena, CA 91104
alysonhgouldlmft@gmail.com
Counselor/clinician with a well-rounded background in providing counseling support and therapeutic services in an academic, community, clinical and online setting. Experience working clinically with children, adolescents, and adults in various settings. Emphasis in treating families, utilizing a systems approach. Knowledge of working with individuals with disabilities in an academic setting. Strong understanding and exposure to working with populations with various emotional and mental health disorders. Highly passionate and motivated to work in a multi-cultural setting. Strong leadership skills. Well-rounded experience with note documentation and case management in various setting. Experience facilitating therapy groups utilizing a variety of interventions, including mindfulness, systemic theories and evidence-based practices. Dedicated to providing clients and students with appropriate and effective care.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Bilingual English/Spanish
Crisis management
Educational planning
Assessment/Treatment planning
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Santa Monica City College June 2018-Present -DSPS Academic Counselor
▪ Provide both remote (zoom/phone) and on-ground counseling to students with disabilities.
▪ Determine and authorize appropriate accommodations to provide students with disabilities an equal opportunity to access curriculum in the educational environment.
▪ Maintain a high level of cultural sensitivity to encourage student equity campus wide.
▪ Assist students in identifying educational limitations based on disability and create equal access to curriculum.
▪ Provide academic counseling to students with disabilities (i.e., create education plans, utilize IGETC/CSU, course advisement).
▪ Strong knowledge of section 504 Rehabilitation Act and ability to advise students on appropriate classes for their needs
▪ Encourage self-advocacy in the college setting.
▪ Provide a safe space for new and returning college students to express educational needs.
▪ Assist students in developing appropriate college and career related goals.
Alyson Barry, LMFT Private Practice May 2020-October 2021
▪ Provide therapy (telehealth and in-person) to families, young adults and individuals with varying mental health concerns and diagnosis.
▪ Ability to maintain a strong level of cultural sensitivity and address implications related to race, gender, age, sexual identity and/or socio-economic status.
▪ Specialize in working with adolescence and young adults experiencing various life transitions.
▪ Provide support for college students navigating transition from high school to college.
San Fernando Valley Community Health Center, Inc. August 2015-May 2018 Mental Health Clinician
▪ School-based clinician with an emphasis in working with children, adolescence, and families who have recently immigrated to the United States.
▪ Support families and students in navigating the school IEP process in order to increase support within the academic setting.
▪ Attend IEP and student support team meetings at schools in order to incorporate counseling goals with academic support.
▪ Trained and certified to utilize evidence-based practices, including TF-CBT, MAP (Trauma Focused CBT and Managing Adaptive Practices), and Triple P positive parenting model.
▪ Provides counseling in both English and Spanish to children, adolescents and families presenting with various emotional, behavioral and developmental disorders primarily in a school setting.
Phillips Graduate University August 2015-May 2018 -Research Mentor
• Provides support and guidance to students writing their professional project/thesis.
• Assists students in navigating research informed articles.
• Supports students in understanding and utilizing APA writing format.
Phillips Graduate University Counseling Center January 2014- April 2015 Marriage & Family Therapy Trainee
MFT Trainee in the Latino Family Program.
▪ Implemented systemic theories within treatment.
▪ Identified individual and systemic goals to improve overall functioning in the individual and within the family.
▪ Provided Individual, family, and couple’s counseling in Spanish and in English.
▪ Maintained accurate and timely case notes and assessments.
The Help Group (Advance LA) June 2012- August 2013 Life Skills Counselor
• Carried a caseload of 12 clients, primarily young adults with developmental disabilities.
• Utilized a behavioral approach to increase independent functioning in school, in-home and at work
▪ Provided academic counseling and support on college campuses to familiarize clients with appropriate resources and accommodations available.
▪ Developed goals individualized for each client’s academic and/or vocational needs.
▪ Provided in-home or in the community counseling to assist program participants with the development of their personal goals and objectives (educational, vocational, and social).
▪ Functioned as a case manager and coordinated all aspects of client’s program plans.
The Help Group (Project 6) Oct 2010- June 2012 Residential Counselor
• Residential counselor at a level 12 facility for adolescents with emotional disturbance.
▪ School based counselor assisting students and faculty with client academic and behavioral needs.
▪ Assisted adolescents on the Autism Spectrum with daily life and independent living skills within the residential facility and provided academic support.
▪ Knowledge in crisis intervention and experience de-escalating high stress situations in a residential treatment setting.
Center for Autism and Related Diseases (CARD) Sept 2009-Aug 2010 Behavioral Therapist
▪ Provided in-home and on-campus counseling for children diagnosed with ASD between the ages of 3 to 6, incorporating the “Applied Behavior Analysis” therapy approach to teach skills such as language, play, and socialization.
▪ Lead programs related to fine motor skills, verbal imitation, conversation training, eye contact, and gross motor programs, in order to assist the child in daily activities.
EDUCATION
Phillips Graduate Institute May 2015
M.A. in Psychology
San Francisco State University December 2009
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with an Emphasis in the Spanish language