Arthur Tolentino

Marriage & Family Therapist

126 NE Alberta St.
Portland, OR 97212 USA

(503) 312-0184

EDUCATION:

Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy
George Fox University
Portland, Oregon USA

Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Sta. Mesa Manila, Philippines

SPECIALIZATION:

Couples Therapy
Pre marital Therapy
Individual Therapy
Play Therapy
Family Therapy
Divorce Issues
Single Father Issues
Blended Family Issues
Life Transition Issues (Coaching)
Ethnic Minority Issues

Additional Services:

Coaching and Private Practice Consulting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Sensitivity and knowledge of cultural/ethnic issues in mental health.

Seven years combined experience in mental health and social work.

Extensive knowledge of information and referral within the Portland metropolitan area.

Sincere commitment to the welfare of geriatrics, children, couples, families, low income, persons with physical, emotional, and developmental disabilities.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

School Counseling

Administered aptitude testing to prospective high school students.

Counseled students who were having difficulties in choosing a suitable college or University.

Individual and Conjoint Counseling

Counseled individuals and couples with a wide variety of clinical diagnosis in an inpatient hospital, sub-acute facilities, and outpatient setting.

Conducted play therapy with children who are having difficulties at school.

Group Counseling

Issues included: single parents’ issues, divorce, strengthening parent-child relationship (filial and play therapy), discharge planning, community resources, and relapse prevention.

Co-ordination of Resources

Implemented community emergency food box program in low-income senior housing.

Directed clients’ benefits application to the State of Oregon welfare system.

Co-ordinated with Stop Oregon Litter & Vandalism organization to help a community clean up and to grant the wish of low-income seniors and person with disabilities to have a community garden.

Human Resources

Designed a company employee evaluation/appreciation system.

Managed the hiring and on-site visit of the company’s retail branch stores.

Mentorship

Assisted as a clinical mentor in advanced marital therapy class at George Fox University.

Helped as a peer counselor with the business major seminar at Polytechnic University of the Philippines.