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Headshot of Korima (Kori) Ayala, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

Korima (Kori) Ayala

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Accepting New Clients
Headshot of Korima (Kori) Ayala, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
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Identifies As
She / Her / HersWomanLatinx
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Specialties
Specializes in
Work StressRelationship IssuesAdolescent mental healthCollege & graduate student issuesEating disorders
General Expertise
DepressionAnxietyCareersSelf-EsteemBorderline Personality DisorderSocial AnxietyAcademic challengesADHDAnger managementAnorexia nervosaAttachment issuesBinge eating disorderBody dysmorphiaBody image issuesCommunication issuesLife transitionsObsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)Phobias & fearsStressCoping Skills
Treatment Approaches
Mindfulness PracticesDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally Focused TherapyAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyExpressive Arts Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Couples CounselingIndividual Therapy
Serves Ages
Young Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Children (5-12)Adolescents (13-17)
Languages
English
Professional Background
Licensure
Under Supervision: Korima (Kori) Ayala, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, 89867 is practicing under the supervision of Maria Camille Williams (Texas, LPC-S, 71492) at The Enrichment Place.
Please, note: A clinician listed as being “clinically supervised” is completing clinical hours toward their licensure. They have one or more fully licensed clinical supervisors that often have special training. They consult with their supervisor(s) on all of their cases.
Work HistoryEATING RECOVERY CENTER, WFH — Program Therapist II March 2022 - PRESENT Provided safe and effective psychoeducation & DBT skills under care and direction of a Licensed Professional Counselor. I played a significant role in direct one on one and group skills and treatment towards adults with mental health, which includes Eating Disorder issues, Body Image Issues, Mood, Anxiety & Depression. I also acted as a role model for positivity and healthy coping skills under my group sessions and maintaining communication and collaborative efforts with teammates and supervising staff of any progress or issues that might arise. Reduced anxiety and depressive concerns with patients by 87% through conflict resolution, problem solving skills, interpersonal skills, and coping skills. Identified complex worries and issues in clients to help evaluate and implement appropriate solutions, care, and skills. Effective Communication with clients and other professionals through verbal and written reports. Provided and turned in assessments, intakes, schedule updates and documented notes & reports in a timely manner. CK Family Services, Arlington, Tx — Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) June 2021 - May 2022 Provided safe and effective treatment under care and direction of a Licensed Professional Counselor. Played a significant role in direct one on one interventions and treatment towards children and adolescents with mental health and behavioral health issues. Acted as a role model for the children under my care and maintained communication with parents and supervising staff of any progress. Reduced violent incidents with patients by 47% through conflict resolution and crisis intervention. Identified complex problems in clients to help evaluate and implement appropriate solutions and care. Communicated with parents, clients, and other professionals through verbal and written reports/communication. Provided and turned in assessments, schedule updates, and documented reports in a timely manner. Recovery Resource Council, Fort Worth, Tx — Prevention Specialist September 2019 - June 2021 As a Prevention specialist I instructed and facilitated more than 700 plus youth for an increase of 85% in drug education knowledge, Life, and social skills. Analyzed significant data gained from leading around 10-15 focus groups a week and conducting 300 surveys. Main objective was to educate youth about the dangers of drug and substance use and worked with individuals in juvenile and other at-risk individuals to decrease use of dr ugs and alcohol. Focused on Drug Education & stay in tune with curriculum/programs like PTND Provided activities and skills to help increase social skills and communication among youth Implemented Life Skills such as awareness, setting goals, decision making Provided Anger Management skills and approaches to youth at risk Described the importance of Self-Esteem and how to help increase a positive self-outlook and self-compassion Provided a multitude of Health Education information to youth and the importance of a healthy mind and body
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy. Korima (Kori) Ayala, LPC-A, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.