Claudia Koufopoulos
Clinical Psychologist & Public Health Specialist
Summary
As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in Cognitive Therapy with a Master's in Public Health and currently pursuing a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership, I'm driven by a passion for positive change. With experience as President of an NGO in the Dominican Republic and returning to the United States, I advocate for holistic well-being with a focus on mental and emotional health. I provide psychotherapy, counseling, and interdisciplinary treatment, along with expertise in leadership training, organizational and program development, EAP services, and occupational health initiatives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST & CONSULTANT
Private Practice
11.2016 - Current
- Specialized in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness, providing psychotherapy, counseling, and workshops
- Conducts psychological assessments and reporting
- Expertise in design, development and delivery of mental health, wellness, and leadership training, workshops, education and programs
- Experience in Mental Health promotion
- Collaborates and provides consults with interdisciplinary teams to contribute to treatment plans
- Provides psychosocial support and crisis intervention
- Experience in caregiver training and support
- Provides telehealth consulting and therapy
PRESIDENT
International Women's Club (IWC), NGO
08.2023 - Current
- Provides visionary leadership and strategic direction
- Guides a diverse organization and oversees activities and outreach activities
- Leads fundraising efforts and financial management
- Management of teams and projects
- Directs the implementation of board policies and procedures
- Represents the organization at public events.
STAFF PSYCHOLOGIST & CONSULTANT
Remote, Global Press Journal
04.2022 - Current
- Provides psychotherapy and counseling services for journalists across Latin America
- Designs and delivers psychoeducational workshops
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team for treatment plans
- Provides emergency and crisis support
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICAL ADVISOR
The Global Fund for Jesus
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Spearheaded the integration of mental health strategies into a global expansion plan
- Provided technical leadership and advisory services
- Enhanced technical capacity on mental health programming
- Managed global recruitment and talent retention
- Designed and delivered mental health workshops
- Provided expert guidance to Global Executive Director
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST & CONSULTANT
Workplace Options
12.2016 - 07.2019
- Provided psychotherapy, counseling, and short-term interventions for adult employees and beneficiaries
- Advocated for mental health awareness and corporate wellness
- Facilitated employee development and group work
- Designed workplace social-emotional learning strategies
- Collaborated with HR to improve organizational performance
- leadership guidance to drive organizational development initiatives
- Developed human resources development and conflict resolution strategies
- Contributed to case reviews and administration enhancement and maintained confidential client records
- Collaborated within interdisciplinary and international teams
- Traveled for meetings and activities internationally
Education
Ph.D. - Organizational Leadership
Universidad San Pablo
Guatemala City 05.2001 -
Master of Science - Public Health & Administration of Health Services
Universidad Rafael Landívar
Guatemala City 05.2001 -
PsyD - Clinical Psychology
Universidad Francisco Marroquín
Guatemala City 05.2001 -
Skills
Team Collaboration
Health Promotion
Leadership training
Project management
Organizational Development
Public Speaking
Training and Education
Client Relationship Building
Human Resources
Community Relations
Qualitative Research
Team Collaboration
Bilingual Profiency
Timeline
PRESIDENT
International Women's Club (IWC), NGO
08.2023 - Current
STAFF PSYCHOLOGIST & CONSULTANT
Remote, Global Press Journal
04.2022 - Current
MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICAL ADVISOR
The Global Fund for Jesus
07.2021 - 12.2021
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST & CONSULTANT
Workplace Options
12.2016 - 07.2019
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST & CONSULTANT
Private Practice
11.2016 - Current
Ph.D. - Organizational Leadership
Universidad San Pablo
05.2001 -
Master of Science - Public Health & Administration of Health Services
Universidad Rafael Landívar
05.2001 -
PsyD - Clinical Psychology
Universidad Francisco Marroquín
05.2001 -