Sonia Trim,
MHC-I
Sonia E. A. Trim, MHC-I
Portfolio
This portfolio reflects my development as a mental health counseling graduate student, clinician-in-training, and advocate for compassionate, culturally responsive care.
The experiences included throughout this page represent academic scholarship, supervised clinical training, professional evaluations, and ongoing growth within the counseling profession.
Each milestone has contributed to the counselor I am continuing to become.
Ethical Use of Ketamine in Mental Health Treatment
Legal Issues Keystone
New York Institute of Technology, Summer 2024
Adjustment Disorder
Human Development Keystone
New York Institute of Technology, Spring 2025
Crisis Counseling Keystone
New York Institute of Technology, Summer 2025
Childhood Sexual Abuse
A curated selection of scholarly presentations focused on mental health topics including advocacy and clinical interventions.
Presentations
Families With Complex Trauma
Marital and Family Counseling Keystone
New York Institute of Technology, Summer 2025
Research Study Proposal: Efficacy of Combined Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Ketamine Therapy versus
Monotherapy in the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder
Research, Assessment, and Technology Keystone
New York Institute of Technology, Fall 2025
Supervisor Feedback
“Sonia has built a good rapport with her clients.”
“She is an asset to the field.”
“Her rapport is unmatched.”
Clinical Evaluations/Supervisor Feedback
Clinical Evaluations
Consistently evaluated as meeting or exceeding expectations in areas including:
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therapeutic rapport
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multicultural responsiveness
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ethical practice
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collaboration
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documentation
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advocacy
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professionalism
Clinical evaluations highlighted strengths in leadership, communication, active listening, and client-centered care.
Professional Development
Professional growth has included:
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ACA student membership
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Certified Peer Specialist training
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trauma-informed workshops
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supervised clinical practice
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ongoing reflective learning and self-assessment
Clinical Training & Competencies
My graduate training has included coursework and supervised clinical experiences focused on:
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assessment and diagnosis
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trauma-informed care
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multicultural counseling
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ethics and advocacy
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treatment planning
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individual, group, and family counseling
Clinical training experiences have included work within both private practice and New York State Office of Mental Health settings.