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Kiley

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Founder Diaspora Therapy Group and the Diaspora Collective | Trauma Therapist | Clinical Supervisor
California, United States

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  • The Diaspora Collective
    Co-Founder
    The Diaspora Collective
    Jan 2025 - Current (1 year 8 months)
  • UC Berkeley Extension
    Adjunct Instructor
    UC Berkeley Extension
    Feb 2022 - Current (4 years 7 months)
    Taught Adolescent Psychology in UC Berkeley’s Extension Program, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of adolescent development, including biological, cognitive, social, and emotional changes. Managed a self-paced, asynchronous course structure, ensuring a flexible and accessible learning experience for a diverse group of students with varying schedules and educational needs. Provided individualized feedback on assignments to deepen students’ understanding of course material while encouraging critical thinking and application of theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios. Evaluated and graded student work promptly, offering constructive and actionable feedback to promote learning and academic growth. Maintained alignm
  • Diaspora Therapy Group
    CEO & Co-Founder
    Diaspora Therapy Group
    May 2019 - Current (7 years 4 months)
    Co-founded a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and gender-affirming mental health practice that provides psychotherapy and life coaching services to individuals, couples, families, and groups. Our work prioritizes the unique needs of BIPOC, QTPOC, and first-generation communities. Supervise and mentor a team of associate and licensed clinicians, fostering their professional growth by emphasizing cultural humility, trauma-informed care, and systemic awareness. Provide training and oversight in evidence-based modalities, including Sex Therapy, EMDR, CBT, DBT, somatic practices, and narrative therapy. Developed of a nonprofit arm of the practice to offer mental health services to underserved populations. Collaborated on building communi
  • Yorkville University
    Adjunct Professor
    Yorkville University
    Oct 2022 - May 2024 (1 year 8 months)
    Taught graduate-level courses in psychology, including PSYCH-6233: Assessments and PSYCH-7113/7203: Practicum, focusing on foundational and advanced skills essential for clinical practice and assessment. Delivered comprehensive instruction on psychological assessment methods, including the selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation of psychometric tools. Emphasized ethical considerations, cultural competence, and systemic factors influencing assessments. Guided students through their clinical practicum experiences, offering mentorship on case conceptualization, therapeutic interventions, and ethical practice. Provided feedback and supervision to support the development of professional competence and clinical skills. Brought i
  • HOPE Therapy Group
    Mental Health Clinician
    HOPE Therapy Group
    Aug 2019 - Feb 2022 (2 years 7 months)
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    ERMHS Assessor
    Brain Learning Psychological Corporation
    Oct 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 3 months)
    Provide more intensive clinical assessments for students with Mental Health needs outside the scope of School Psychologist. Conduct interviews with student’s support systems, review previous assessments, and conduct observations to complete reports to determine appropriate levels of support. Make recommendations to IEP team with regards to Educationally Related Mental Health Services including appropriate supports, services, and placements for students.
  • San Diego Youth Services
    I CARE Program Manager
    San Diego Youth Services
    Jul 2017 - Feb 2019 (1 year 8 months)
    Managing the “I Care” Program, a Clinic and 7 day a week Drop In Center for youth who are at risk or involved in Commercial Sexual exploitation in San Diego County. Manage staff and maintain the clinical integrity of program including oversight of the adherence to the Assertive Outreach approach and the use of EMDR, MI, and Seeking Safety techniques. Ensure staff remains well-trained and that clinical services are aligned with staff ability and expertise. Ensure overall program is adherent to the San Diego County Children, Youth and Families Behavioral Health Services’ Full-Service Partnership and Medi-Cal requirements. Provide community trainings and education regarding Commercial Sexual Exploitation, Human Trafficking, and PTSD to
  • Selfemployed
    ERMHS Clinician/Assesor
    Selfemployed
    Aug 2016 - Jun 2022 (5 years 11 months)
    Conduct initial intake, safety screening, and needs assessments for incoming clients. Using techniques such as Harm Reduction, Client-Centered, Solution-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Strategic therapy to Counsel SED (Severely Emotionally Disturbed) and other designated Special Education students ages 6-17 in a SEAS (Social and Emotional Academic Support) classroom. Provide support and assistance to students with life transitions, academic planning, and interpersonal difficulties. Delivered strategic measures to aid mental health and development of individuals experiencing a crisis and provide solutions for management and intervention to both staff and students. Provide culturally affirming services to individuals across sexu
  • San Diego Youth Services
    STARS Mental Health Clinican
    San Diego Youth Services
    Oct 2015 - Jul 2017 (1 year 10 months)
    Provide counseling services for Victim of Human Trafficking ages 12-24, utilizing trauma specific treatments such as EMDR, TIR, Motivational Interviewing, and Seeking Safety to address chronic and complex traumatic experiences including PTSD. Assist with leading the development of S.T.A.R.S (Surviving Together, Achieving, and Reaching for Success) Human Trafficking program through the creation of a mental health component to the program. Along with Program Manager, help develop and conduct presentations on victim identification, services, and needs for CWS, group homes, DV shelters, community mental health partners, law enforcement and parent support groups. Provide crisis intervention with current victims and survivors of human traffi
  • North County Lifeline
    Student Support Specialist Lead
    North County Lifeline
    Jan 2014 - Feb 2015 (1 year 2 months)
    Educate and assist parents in creating structured and predictable home environments to ensure the best chance of success for their children. Collaborate with primary clinician on client's challenges and successes in school. Attempt to bridge successful interventions from school into the home to ensure best outcomes for client and family. Provide crisis intervention and connect families with community resources available to them to ensure the health and wellbeing of the family. Created a Parent/Family support group to allow parents of children with disabilities to come together and create a network of support for themselves and their families, through resource sharing and discussions for challenges and triumphs. Created a mentor ship p
  • North County Lifeline
    Behavioral Health Clinician
    North County Lifeline
    Nov 2013 - Jul 2015 (1 year 9 months)
    Counsel SED (Severely Emotionally Disturbed) adolescents ages 6-17 in a SEAS (Social and Emotional Academic Support) classroom by providing support and assistance with life transitions, academic planning and interpersonal difficulties. Provide advocacy for students who are survivors of sexual assault, and dating violence at the individual and system level. Implemented individualized educational goals and objectives to enhance student responsibility, accountability and independence within the classroom and home setting. Collaborate with teachers, school psychologists, guidance counselors, and behavioral aids to form engaging multidisciplinary teams to create individualized plans unique to each students areas of continued need. Educate
  • North County Lifeline
    MFT Trainee
    North County Lifeline
    Jan 2013 - Aug 2013 (8 months)
    Provided individual therapy to adolescent clients diagnosed with variety of presenting problems including but not limited to Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Depression and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. Co-facilitated anger management, decision making, and Substance Use groups to provide psycho-education and increase insight into maladaptive coping mechanisms. Maintained progress notes for all clients to ensure proper documentation of session content and interventions are documented.
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    Instructional Aide
    Solana Beach School District
    Sep 2011 - Jan 2014 (2 years 5 months)
    Assisted in transforming the classroom in to a 21st century integrated skills classroom through proactive implementation of technological teaching aids. Maintain each student’s personal portfolio and progress charts. Provided individual assistance to students in order to have easy access their education. Maintained classroom equipment, records and students files to ensure required availability. Assisted credentialed staff in teaching students by applying lesson plans, directorial tests, and instructional activities personalized to the students individual needs.
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    School Age Teacher
    Solana Beach School District
    May 2010 - Jan 2014 (3 years 9 months)
    In depth knowledge of creating and implementing school programs with special focus on enrichment and creativity. Hands on experience in developing curriculum and lesson plans and imparting knowledge to multi-cultural students. Profound knowledge of formulating a variety of interactive materials to aid in extended school programs.
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  • University of Southern California
    DSW, Doctorate of Social Work
    University of Southern California
    Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years 1 month)
  • National University
    Master of Arts (M.A, Counseling Psychology
    National University
    Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 (1 year 1 month)
  • UC San Diego
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A, Sociology- Social Inequality
    UC San Diego
    Jan 2009 - Jan 2010 (1 year 1 month)
  • Queens University Belfast
    Irish Studies
    Queens University Belfast
    Jan 2008
  • MiraCosta College
    Associate's Degree, Sociology
    MiraCosta College
    Jan 2006 - Jan 2008 (2 years 1 month)
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      Rising Star Award
      San Diego Business Journal
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      Certificate of Appreciation
      Soroptimist International of La Mesa
      Honored for my work in the Anti Human Trafficking movement.
    • MiraCosta College
      Honors Scholar Program
      MiraCosta College
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