Jessica Soriano, LSW

EXPERIENCE

ASSOCIATE THERAPIST
THE CENTER FOR GROWTH | PHILADELPHIA, PA

JANUARY 2023 - PRESENT

Provides individual, couples, child and family therapy using evidence-based principles of trauma-informed care, mindful
self-compassion, and cognitive behavioral therapy into treatment

MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST
FELLOWSHIP HEALTH RESOURCES | PHOENIXVILLE, PA

OCTOBER 2020 - NOVEMBER 2022

Served SPMI population with varied diagnoses: MDD, GAD, Bipolar Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, Adjustment Disorder, etc.

Assisted clients with treatment goals including: managing symptoms, improving self-worth, processing trauma, developing coping tools, sitting with feelings, reframing ANTs, and establishing boundaries

CONSULTANT / RESEARCHER / STRATEGIST
FREELANCE | SAN FRANCISCO, CA - PHILADELPHIA, PA

FEBRUARY 2012 - OCTOBER 2020

Stewarded all phases of qualitative research from project design to interviewing (IDIs, focus groups, ethnographies) to data analysis and recommending actionable next steps

Crafted outreach messaging, program evaluation tools, and logic models

Developed a teaching guide for supporting at-risk youth based on the Character Lab Education Summit/Emotional Intelligence conference

OUTPATIENT THERAPIST INTERN
THE VILLAGE | PHILADELPHIA, PA

SEPTEMBER 2017 - MAY 2018

Created a judgment-free space to help children develop trust while working towards self-expression, emotional regulation, & improved communication

Used child-centered play therapy to establish safety, competence & worth

EDUCATION

University of Pennsylvania . 2018
Master of Social Work

Clinical Specialization

GPA: 3.90

Boston University . 2007
Bachelor of Science, Communication
Advertising Major, Sociology Minor

CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (Level 1) - PESI ‘21.

• Child & Adolescent Trauma Professional - PESI ‘20

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapist
  - PESI ‘20

• Trauma Focused CBT
  - Medical U. of South Carolina ‘19

TRAININGS

Mindful Self-Compassion
- Center for Self-Compassion ‘21

Arts Therapy for Self Healing
- Udemy ‘19

Positive Psychology
- University of Pennsylvania ‘19

Mind-Body Medicine & Mindfulness
- University of Pennsylvania ‘17

EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

SOCIAL WORK INTERN
DISTRICT 1199C Training & Upgrading Fund | PHILADELPHIA, PA

SEPTEMBER 2016 - MAY 2017

Supported diverse ESL HHA students with case management including goal development, resource allocation, and assessment of barriers

RESEARCH MANAGER
BRANDING SCIENCE | SAN FRANCISCO, CA

OCTOBER 2020 - NOVEMBER 2022

Led the development, execution, & analysis of qualitative research for pharmaceutical clients
to optimize business strategy and marketing

Mentored team members through supervision, advising, & goal-setting

RESEARCH MODERATOR & STRATEGIST
AQR | PIEDMONT, CA

FEBRUARY 2012 - SEPTEMBER 2014

Stewarded all phases of qualitative research from project design to interviewing (IDIs,
focus groups, ethnographies) to data analysis and recommending actionable next steps

Honed interviewing skills: rapport building, probing, active listening

INNOVATION STRATEGIST
CCD INNOVATION | OAKLAND, CA

SEPTEMBER 2008 - FEB 2012

Devised growth strategies for Fortune 500 CPG companies based on
brand equity, consumer trends, and competitive analysis

Led cross-functional teams from ideation to product development

ASSOCIATE STRATEGIC PLANNER
MCCANN ERICKSON | NEW YORK, NY

OCTOBER 2007 - SEPTEMBER 2008

Crafted strategy briefs, analysis decks, and ongoing competitive assessment
for Verizon (consumer & b2b)