Education

Master of Arts in Counseling Concentration: Couple, Marriage, and Family Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA CACREP Accredited

Chi Sigma Iota, Alpha Omega Psi Chapter Treasurer - International Honor Society of Professional Counseling Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Concentration: International Affairs Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand

Research/Presentations

• Prugar, Amanda, Boudreaux, Emily, Craig, Shirley, and Solares, Koonteera. (2019, March). Trauma: What's the Big Deal? American Counseling Association Conference, New Orleans, LA
• Matta, James K Sr., Belisky, Renee, Boudreaux, Emily, and Solares, Koonteera. (2018, November). Integrating Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Address Adolescent Comorbidity Issues. Pennsylvania Counseling Association Conference, Pittsburgh, PA
• Impelizzeri, Jonathan, Hansen Laura, Santos Hector, and Solares, Koonteera. (2018, November). Strategies for Addressing Politically-Divided Relationships in Counseling. Pennsylvania Counseling Association Conference, Pittsburgh, PA
• Matta, James K Sr., Boudreaux, Emily, and Solares, Koonteera. (2018, March). Treating Problem Gambling with Motivational Interviewing. Pittsburgh, PA

Clinical Experience

Mental Health Counselor, Persoma Counseling Associates (Part-time)

• Provide Individual, Couple, and Family Outpatient Counseling

Lead Therapist, Wesley Family Services (Family Based Mental Health Program)

• Fulfill responsibilities of Family Based Therapist
• Provide field training and support the development of program therapists
• Co-facilitate clinical supervision (team, group, individual)
• Provide treatment planning, crisis management, and case management

Therapist II, Wesley Family Services (Family Based Program)

• Conduct Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy
• Manage Crises remotely and in-person
• Provide Case Management

Intern, Wesley Family Services (Family Based Program)

• Assisted Therapists in Counseling for couples and families

Intern, Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh

• Provided Counseling and co-facilitate groups for Domestic Violence victims

Practicum Student, Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh

• Provided Counseling for Domestic Violence victims

Volunteer, Jaisamarn Full Gospel Church Pastoral Counseling, Thailand

• Assisted Pastor with marriage/family counseling sessions for members
• Aided Pastor with counseling sessions for parents and adolescents
• Provided detailed documentation for counseling sessions
• Conducted follow ups with members after sessions

Work Experience

Assistant Manager, Dent-Mate Company, Bangkok, Thailand

• Interviewed potential candidates for job opportunities
• Created and implemented marketing plan for the company
• Promoted and advertised online for dental products and services
• Supervised 70+ employees of companywide departments (ages: 16 - 60)
• Ensured all international correspondence with vendors and company partners
• Arranged training seminars for speakers, dentists, and faculty members for orthodontic courses
• Attended medical trade shows to promote dental equipment and services twice a year

Agent, American International Insurance, Bangkok Thailand

• Handled clients insurance and financial accounts
• Filed insurance claims for clients

Private Tutor, Bangkok Thailand

• Taught English to Thai students ages 6-18 (8 hours/week)

English Teacher, Nanmee Language School, Bangkok Thailand

• Planned lessons for English classes
• Taught English to Thai students ages 5-15 (10 hours/week)

Community Involvement

Youth Leader, Jaisamarn Full Gospel Church, Thailand

• Preached sermons to the youth ages 12-25
• Taught bible classes and provided supervision to youth age 12-25
• Conducted workshops on finance, student success
• Planned 4+ international conference trips for youth leaders
• Directed a conference for youth leaders and pastors, Reborn Conference (2009, June)
• Supervised and planned youth retreats for youth group twice a year
• Facilitated Sunday school classes for youth ages 6-11

License

Licensed Professional Counselor (LCP) License Number : PC013959