1. SONIA RIPPE
1235 East 12th Ave., #25| Denver, CO 80218| 901-355-9421 | SoniaRippe2@gmail.com
EDUCATION Master of Counseling Psychology Graduation: August 2015
The 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, 2015
CERTIFICATION Department of Regulatory Agencies
National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification Pass: April 18, 2015
National Board for Certified Counselors
LPCC Eligible September 2015
CLINICAL Therapist Intern and Practicum Counselor August 2014 - Present
EXPERIENCE 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 2012
Center 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 - Present
Counseling and Academic Professional Honor Society International

2. PROFESSIONAL American Counseling Association August 2013 - Present
MEMBERSHIP Student Member
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy September 2014 -Present
Student Member
Counselors for Social Justice January 2015 - Present
Member of group founding University of Colorado Denver chapter
(officialestablishment pending)
OUTREACH Facilitator: Moments of Zen Workshop July 8, 2015
Office 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, 2015
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Volunteer Counselor Advocate: October 15, 2014
Love, 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, 2015
DEVELOPMENT 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 2013
Denver Pathways for Emerging Therapists
Workshop: Counseling Gender and Sexual Minorities May 4, 2013
Chi Sigma Iota – Beta Alpha Omega, The University of Colorado Denver
RELEVANT Theory Courses
COURSEWORK Counseling Theories Family Therapy Theory
Career Development Human Development Over the Lifespan
Techniques/Skill-Development Courses
Techniques of Counseling Mental Health Diagnosis
Group Counseling Advanced Theory/Techniques of Psychotherapy
Addictions Counseling Techniques in Family Therapy
Multicultural Courses
Multicultural 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