KAREN LOFTIS, M.S. LMFT Marriage & Family Therapist #44261 Clinical Hypnotherapist Life Coach, ICBCH CELL PHONE 760-415-3585 RAMONA, CA 92065 E-MAIL KJLOFTIS@COX.NET
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Counseling individuals, families, children and couples Training & Development Instructor in Communication Skills Research Experience in Cognition and Mood States, Analysis of Operations, Policies & Procedures Data Analysis Microsoft Windows & SPSS (statistical program)
EDUCATION San Diego State University—COAMFT National Accredited Program 2001 – 2004 M.S. in Counseling with a specialization in Marriage Family Therapy
San Diego State University 1998 - 2001 B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences Psychology with a minor in Management Research with Dr. Hugh McDonald -- Research experiment and data analysis exploring mood states and cognition influences. 2000 – 2001 Graduated Magna Cum Laude Member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Private Practice 2007 – Present · Specializing in counseling couples, individuals, families and children from an experiential, solution focused and other therapeutic psychoanalysis. · Educating and facilitating relationship skills group. Teaching court approved Parenting Effectiveness Training Courses. Presenting lectures and teaching conflict resolution, I messages, active listening and boundary skills to teachers and administrators.
International Family Therapy Institute 2005 – 2007
Providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples, children and families using a variety of interventions within a diverse population. Teaching Parent Effectiveness Training Course to parents and adolescents. Facilitating relationship and anger management workshops. Supervised by Dr. Brent Taylor, AAMFT approved supervisor and SDSU Professor.
Interfaith Community Services 2003 – 2005
Counseled low income diverse families, adolescents, individuals and couples dealing with complex adversities. Experience working with anxiety, schizophrenia, depression, self-esteem issues, obsessive-compulsive and other DSM-IV disorders. Utilized San Diego County forms for assessment and treatment plans. Supervised by Christopher Walsh, AAMFT approved supervisor. SDSU Counseling Center—Practicum Trainee 2002 – 2003 Counseled individuals, families and couples on an outpatient basis to a diverse population. Supervised by Marilyn Cornell an AAMFT supervisor. Formulated treatment plans using theory and methodology, participated in a reflecting team and provided insight to fellow trainees.
Advanced Personal Communications 1994 - 2001
Consultant -- Communication training and development for employers, employees, families, and individuals. Training includes: problem-solving skills, “I” messages, rule-setting, active listening, and roadblocks to communication and stress reduction techniques.
Mortgage Broker Business -CSI Mortgage, AZ and Westland Mortgage, CA 1985 – 1990 Hired and trained new loan officers and processors; Maintained personnel records & policy procedures; Analyzed Budget Cost of Operations; Originated and Maintained "D" money clients; Loan Processor
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Ramona Soccer League Coach Ramona Community School Council Parent Advisor
CONTINUING EDUCATION Ericksonian Hypnosis, ICBCH Interrupting the Anxiety Cycle, Cures with Anxiety Problems, Neurobiology of Anxiety, PESI Mind-Body Approach to Depression, Lifting the Trance of Depression,PESI Enhancing Neuroplasticity, Strategies for Rewiring the Brain, PESI Sex Made Simple, Clinical Strategies, PESI Medical Hypnotherapy, ICBCH The Art and Skill of Reaching Affect Law & Ethics Erotic Hypnosis, ICBCH ICBCH Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapy Certified Executive & Professional Life Coach, ICBCH Psycho-pharmacology: What you Need to Know About Psychiatric Medications, CMI Education Institute Motivational Interviewing for Mental Health Disorders, CMI Education Advanced Dialectical Behavior Therapy, CMI Education Level 1: Bridging the Couple Chasm, A New Research-Based Approach, The Gottman Institute, Inc. Treating Co-Morbid Anxiety and Depression, CMI Education Institute Borderline Personality Disorder, Psycho-Legal Associates, Inc. Interventions for Temper Tantrums Meltdowns and Out of Control Behaviors, Nancy S. Buck, Ph.D. Trauma, PTSD & Grief, J.Eric Gentry, PH.D., LMHC, Master Traumatologist Couples and Affairs: Managing the Clinical Challenges, Michael Ceo, MA, LPC Mindfulness: Enhance Your Therapeutic Skills with Powerful Mind-Body Awareness Techniques, Shelly Young, MA Biological Clocks, Sleep Schedules & Therapeutic considerations, Steven P. James, MD Working Effectively with Behavior Disordered Children & Adolescents While Maintaining Your Sanity, Daniel R. Fecht, Ph.D Alcohol Problems in Intimate Relationships: Identification and Intervention-A Guide for Marriage & Family Therapists HIV/AIDS Seminar, Gerry Grossman Seminars Reactive Attachment Disorder, Eric Guy, MSW, LSW The Power of Suggestion: How Hypnotherapy Assists the Psychotherapists Nikki Goldman, Ph.D Couples Counseling:Effective Techniques to Create Harmony & Strengthen Relationships, Jessica Burkhamer, MSW, LCSW How to Help the Angry and Defiant Child, Dr. Bryan Post Beyond Trauma-Helping Women Recover, Stephanie S. Covington, PHD, LCSW Nurtured Heart Approach:Transforming the Difficult Child, Howard Glasser, MFT A Research Based Marital Therapy, John M. Gottman, PHD Parent Effectiveness Training Instructors Course, Gordon Training International