About Ms. Biffi
“Ms. Biffi is a licensed psychotherapist with over two decades of experience delivering treatment programs across diverse and challenging settings. Drawing from her background in social work and clinical psychology, integrating psychodynamic, CBT, trauma-informed, and mindfulness approaches."
CAREER EXPERIENCE
2023- Present
Individual Practice
Psychotherapist
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Licensed psychotherapist providing individual therapy for adults.
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Over 20 years of experience delivering evidence-based treatment in corrections, veterans’ services, and community mental health.
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Specialized in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, and life transitions.
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Offers psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), trauma-informed, and mindfulness-based therapy.
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Trained in interpersonal psychotherapy, relapse prevention, and clinical case management.
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Provides culturally responsive care with a focus on long-term emotional resilience and personal growth.
2021-2023
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Clinical Social Worker
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Conducted comprehensive diagnostic assessments and developed individualized care plans for veterans in outpatient mental health settings.
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Delivered behavioral health services, psychotherapy, rehabilitative support, and crisis intervention.
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Provided clinical case management and coordinated care with psychiatrists and interdisciplinary medical teams.
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Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions addressing a range of mental health concerns.
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Led community outreach and advocacy to connect veterans with essential resources and services.
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Supervised and supported the clinical development of unlicensed clinicians.
2018-2020
CA Dept. of Corrections & Rehabilitation
Clinical Social Worker
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Provided diagnostic assessments, care planning, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention in outpatient and correctional settings.
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Delivered behavioral health and rehabilitative services to veterans and incarcerated individuals with acute and chronic mental health conditions.
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Conducted intake evaluations, suicide risk assessments, discharge planning, and facilitated individual and group therapy.
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Collaborated with interdisciplinary medical teams to coordinate comprehensive care.
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Led psychoeducational programming and ensured treatment goal alignment through structured planning and documentation.
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Supervised unlicensed clinicians and supported linkage to community resources through outreach and advocacy.
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Ensured institutional safety in collaboration with correctional staff.