SHEMARIA GARCIA
Fairburn,GA
Summary
Entrepreneurial and creative Founder passionate about turning innovative ideas into tangible results. Experienced formulating and executing strategic plans, creating new products and services, and developing business opportunities. Track record of multiple successful business ventures and leading teams of professionals to maximize profits and deliver success. Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Therapist
Mari Love Consulting Services LLC
12.2019 - Current
- Provided therapy and individual counseling to all ages, including adolescents, adults, survivors of abuse and domestic violence, and family counseling
- Addressed issues such as depression, trauma, grief, anxiety, ADHD, ADD, PTSD, and various mental health diagnoses
- Engaged clients using CBT, DBT, EDMR, Talk Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and other therapeutic models
- Conducted assessments to identify underlying causes of clients’ behaviors and created effective treatment plans
- Educated clients and their families about mental health and behavioral issues, providing resources and guidance.
Behavioral Health Care Manager & EAP Consultant
Anthem
01.2016 - Current
- Developed and implemented Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) in line with organizational policies and procedures
- Provided counseling services to employees and their families on issues such as stress, substance abuse, or family problems affecting work performance
- Coordinated with human resources and management to identify and address workplace issues impacting employee performance and morale
- Conducted in-the-moment support for grief, stress management, work-life balance, and other mental health or life stressors
- Ensured confidentiality of all employee communications and records related to EAPs
- Developed and maintained relationships with external service providers, such as counselors, therapists, and mental health professionals.
Mobile Assessor PRN
Lakeview Behavioral Health
05.2015 - 12.2018
- Traveled to various hospitals within the Metro-Atlanta area performing mental health assessments on patients in emergency crises
- Engaged with patients and their families, providing mental health assessments and resources as needed
- Explored challenges, struggles, and mental health issues in patients, offering alternatives to aid their needs.
Case Manager Supervisor
Meritan, Inc. Specialized Foster Care
12.2014 - 01.2016
- Supervised a team of case managers, interns, and other staff
- Provided quality case management services, ensuring compliance with foster homes/foster parents
- Managed program record-keeping, data collection, and evaluation for continuous improvement of case management services.
Recruiter / Trainer
Meritan, Inc. Specialized Foster Care
03.2014 - 12.2014
- Recruited prospective foster parents and trained staff and foster parents
- Completed Home Studies and home evaluations according to DHR and state regulations
- Taught Crisis Prevention Intervention to staff and foster parents on crisis de-escalation techniques.
Mental Health Clinician (Assessor/Therapist)
Family Intervention Specialist
01.2010 - 08.2014
- Provided therapy to adolescents, children, and their families to assist them in overcoming a range of psychological and emotional issues
- Created treatment plans and facilitated family team meetings and treatment teams
- Facilitated group therapy, play therapy, and substance abuse groups for court-mandated adolescents.
Education
Candidate for Doctorate in Clinical Psychology -
California Southern University
05.2026
Master of Science, Clinical Mental Health Counseling - undefined
Mercer University
05.2011
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Sociology - undefined
Rutgers University
05.2005
Skills
- GA Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC #008180)
- TX Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC #87347)
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Effective Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Customer Service
- Experience Diagnosing Psychological Diagnostic Impressions Based on the DSM
- Psychopharmacology (Treatment Planning and Assessments)
- Crisis Prevention Intervention Certified Trainer
- Integrated Case Management Certification
- Clinical Research
- Psychological Assessment and Diagnosis
- Ability to Multitask
- Evidence-Based Practice
Community Service
- Mercer University Counseling Program Student Affiliate Organization Member (SAO), Atlanta
- Chi Sigma Iota Mu Upsilon Alpha Chapter Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society, Atlanta
- American Psychological Association Member
- Member of the Licensed Professional Counselor Association of GA, Atlanta
- Volunteer with Various Political Campaigns, Atlanta
- Volunteer for Hands on Atlanta (Hosea Williams Feed the Hungry), Atlanta
- Haiti Mission Team Lead, Atlanta
Timeline
Founder & Therapist
Mari Love Consulting Services LLC
12.2019 - Current
Behavioral Health Care Manager & EAP Consultant
Anthem
01.2016 - Current
Mobile Assessor PRN
Lakeview Behavioral Health
05.2015 - 12.2018
Case Manager Supervisor
Meritan, Inc. Specialized Foster Care
12.2014 - 01.2016
Recruiter / Trainer
Meritan, Inc. Specialized Foster Care
03.2014 - 12.2014
Mental Health Clinician (Assessor/Therapist)
Family Intervention Specialist
01.2010 - 08.2014
Candidate for Doctorate in Clinical Psychology -
California Southern University
Master of Science, Clinical Mental Health Counseling - undefined
Mercer University
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Sociology - undefined
Rutgers University
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