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Martha Aguilar, LMFT

I am a licensed psychotherapist, creative professional, and business owner with a diverse skill set that extends beyond clinical work. My experience spans mental health, education, administration, and media, allowing me to bring a dynamic and innovative approach to any setting. I am deeply committed to supporting underrepresented communities, blending evidence-based therapy with holistic and traditional healing practices to create accessible and culturally responsive care. Whether in direct client work, administration & operations, or creative projects, I seek to apply my expertise in ways that support the mission and goals of an agency or organization that can benefit from my skills.

Skills

Employment

2018 - present

Psychotherapist
Terapia Nepantla

Provide individual psychotherapy and crisis intervention.
Complete client assessments, treatment plans, and psychotherapy notes.
Business management and operations

2022 - present

Care Advocate

Optum

Review behavioral health clinical charts for medical necessity and appropriate level of care.
Authorize hospital days based on clinical review and LOCUS scores
Coordinate care with hospitals, social workers, and clients to ensure treatment needs are being provided and develop a safe discharge plan from hospitals.
Network with community services, residential facilities, state hospitals, outpatient facilities, and health providers to link clients with services after hospital discharge.

2016 - 2020

Sr. Mental Health Specialist

Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health

Served on the Foster Youth and Juvenile Probation teams to provide individual and family counseling; and crisis intervention to adolescents, families, and caretakers.
Develop, manage, and lead adolescent therapeutic groups.
Develop and facilitate Cultural Humility trainings and Staff of Color support groups.
Collaborate with schools, juvenile probation, primary care physicians, and psychiatrists to enhance client services.