S ONIA R IPPE 1235 East 12th Ave., #25| Denver, CO 80218| 901-355-9421 | SoniaRippe2@gmail.com

EDUCATION Master of Counseling Psychology Graduation: August 2015The University of Colorado Denver

Specialization in Multicultural Clinical Mental Health GPA: 4.0

Bachelor of Science in Psychology May 2012 The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

REGISTRATION/ Registered Psychotherapist Active: June 29, 2015CERTIFICATION Department of Regulatory Agencies

National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification Pass: April 18, 2015National Board for Certified Counselors

LPCC Eligible September 2015

CLINICAL Therapist Intern and Practicum Counselor August 2014 - PresentEXPERIENCE UCD Student and Community Counseling Center

Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with individual client caseload Create and update individualized treatment plans Conduct crisis counseling sessions and assess for high-risk and harmful behavior Create safety plans for clients experiencing suicidal ideation, self-harming behaviors,

homicidal ideation, and who are gravely disabled Participated in weekly consultation for high-risk clients Consult with multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists and case managers Diagnose clients using the DSM-V Provide culturally responsive counseling to international clients and family members Conduct Dialectical Behavior Therapy psychoeducational groups Develop and conduct “Moments of Zen” mindfulness workshop Mentor and assist in training with Practicum students Work within a brief, flexible, strengths-based model of treatment Receive weekly individual and group supervision from licensed clinician Assist in data collection for Rapid Resolution Therapy program Assess and refer clients to appropriate levels of care Develop and apply appropriate counseling techniques Observe therapy sessions from behind one way mirror Maintain professional and ethical behavior Document and maintain client records using Titanium software

Intern/ Therapist/ Administrative Assistant November 2010- May 2012 Autism and Behavior Services, Chattanooga, TN

Received training in Applied Behavior Analysis therapy for Autism Conducted therapy sessions for eleven child clients under supervision of BCBA Collected behavioral data for client sessions Participated in facilitation of social skills group with three child clients Documented and maintained client records Established and maintained professional relationships with client families Assisted in psychoeducation with client families regarding interventions to be utilized in

home, school, and other environments Provided respite care for clients’ family Performed office administrative duties

Therapist (private home therapy program) July 2011 – May 2012Center for Autism and Related Disorders

Received program training from CARD program manager Developed therapeutic relationship with four year old child client Established and maintained professional relationship with fellow therapists and client

family Collected behavioral data for client sessions Implemented Applied Behavioral Analysis techniques designed to assist child in learning

basic self-care skills, developmentally appropriate tasks, language, and social skills

HONORS Chi Sigma Iota- Beta Alpha Omega Chapter November 2013 - PresentCounseling and Academic Professional Honor Society International

PROFESSIONAL American Counseling Association August 2013 - Present MEMBERSHIP Student Member

American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy September 2014 -PresentStudent Member

Counselors for Social Justice January 2015 - PresentMember of group founding University of Colorado Denver chapter(official establishment pending)

OUTREACH Facilitator: Moments of Zen Workshop July 8, 2015Office of International Affairs, The University of Colorado Denver

Facilitator: Moments of Zen Workshop June 30, 2015

The Phoenix Center, The University of Colorado Denver

Volunteer: New Student Orientation Convocation August 15, 2014 The University of Colorado Denver

ADVOCACY Discussion: Mental Health Awareness Week April 29, 2015National Alliance on Mental Illness

Volunteer Counselor Advocate: October 15, 2014Love, Sex, and Lies, An Intimacy Check-Up The Center on Domestic Violence, The University of Colorado Denver

Volunteer: Community Engagement Day, Zuma’s Ranch April 5, 2014 Chi Sigma Iota – Beta Alpha Omega

Student Volunteer: LGBTQ Symposium October 25, 2013 St. Cajetan’s Church, The University of Colorado Denver

PROFESSIONAL Lunch and Learn: Play Therapy February 24, 2015DEVELOPMENT Dr. Joe Lasky, UCD Student and Community Counseling Center

Training: Relational Suicide Assessment January 16, 2015 Roxanne Bamond, PhD, LMFT, The Colorado Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

Training: Through a Systemic Lens, Personally and Professionally December 1, 2014 Shruti Poulsen, PhD, LMFT, LPC, The University of Colorado Denver

Group Member Experience September 2013- October 2013Denver Pathways for Emerging Therapists

Workshop: Counseling Gender and Sexual Minorities May 4, 2013Chi Sigma Iota – Beta Alpha Omega, The University of Colorado Denver

RELEVANT Theory CoursesCOURSEWORK Counseling Theories Family Therapy Theory

Career Development Human Development Over the Lifespan

Techniques/Skill-Development CoursesTechniques of Counseling Mental Health Diagnosis

Group Counseling Advanced Theory/Techniques of Psychotherapy

Addictions Counseling Techniques in Family Therapy

Multicultural CoursesMulticultural Counseling Advanced Multicultural Counseling

Gender and Sexual Orientation Spiritual Dimensions in Counseling

Professional Development and Research Courses

Counseling Issues and Ethics Strategies of Agency Counseling

Introduction to Measurement Practicum in CPCE

Introduction to Research Methods Internship in Counseling